Patents by Inventor Malcolm Lane

Malcolm Lane 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).

  • Collection of process data using in-situ sensors
    Patent number: 10189191
    Abstract: A system is provided for collecting data during vacuum molding of a composite part using a mold including an air tight, flexible membrane sealed to a tool. The system comprises a plurality of MEMS sensors coupled with the interior of the mold at different locations over the part. Each of the sensors produces signals related to a process parameter, such as pressure within the bag, that is sensed at the location of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Karl M Nelson, Malcolm Lane, Anoshiravan Poursartip, Kurtis S Willden