Patents by Inventor Kent L. McAnally

Kent L. McAnally has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vacuum-bagging process using PTFE beads
    Patent number: 7686915
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of vacuum bagging parts being adhered with an epoxy. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) beads are disposed into a cavity defined by the parts to be adhered. These beads will flow to all of the areas of the parts and will not stick to the adhesive. Next, a bagging material is placed over the parts and beads and vacuum is created underneath the material. This administers pressure to the bag which transfers the pressure to the beads and then the parts to ensure proper curing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Kent L. McAnally