Patents by Inventor Louis P. Corneau, Jr.

Louis P. Corneau, Jr. 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).

  • Method of making reusable vacuum bag
    Patent number: 5370598
    Abstract: A reusable silicone vacuum bag is manufactured by making a silicone vacuum bag envelope having peripheral edges. The bag envelope is spread so that the peripheral edges frame the envelope. FEP is bonded to an area bordering the peripheral edges. The bag envelope is folded over on itself at the peripheral edges. Edge sealing tape is applied to the FEP in the area bordering the peripheral edges and covering the peripheral edges with the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventor: Louis P. Corneau, Jr.
  • Molding composite method using an inflatable bladder pressurized in an autoclave
    Patent number: 5366684
    Abstract: A first surface of a prepreg laminate is positioned against a female mold surface. An inflatable bladder is positioned against an opposite surface. A vacuum bag encloses the mold laminate and bag and they are placed in an autoclave. The bladder is inflated to cause the laminate to conform closely to the female mold surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventor: Louis P. Corneau, Jr.