Patents by Inventor Manny Urcia

Manny Urcia 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).

  • Publication number: 20230407775
    Abstract: A flow path duct system for a propulsion system of an aircraft includes a base defining a flow surface. The base has an internal surface and an external surface. A plurality of perforations are formed through the base between the internal surface and the external surface. A plurality of supports define a plurality of cavities. The plurality of supports extend outwardly from the external surface of the of the base. One or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with the one or more of the plurality of perforations. A backing surface is secured to the plurality of supports. The plurality of supports are disposed between the base and the backing surface. The one or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with an internal volume defined by the internal surface of the base through the one or more of the plurality of perforations. The base, the plurality of supports, and the backing surface can be integrally formed together as a monolithic, load-bearing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Hayes, Keith A. Etling, Jordan Kreitzman, Rehan Kaluarachchi, Manny Urcia, Andrews Guadron
  • Patent number: 11767776
    Abstract: A flow path duct system for a propulsion system of an aircraft includes a base defining a flow surface. The base has an internal surface and an external surface. A plurality of perforations are formed through the base between the internal surface and the external surface. A plurality of supports define a plurality of cavities. The plurality of supports extend outwardly from the external surface of the of the base. One or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with the one or more of the plurality of perforations. A backing surface is secured to the plurality of supports. The plurality of supports are disposed between the base and the backing surface. The one or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with an internal volume defined by the internal surface of the base through the one or more of the plurality of perforations. The base, the plurality of supports, and the backing surface can be integrally formed together as a monolithic, load-bearing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Hayes, Keith A. Etling, Jordan Kreitzman, Rehan Kaluarachchi, Manny Urcia, Andrews Guadron
  • Publication number: 20220074329
    Abstract: A flow path duct system for a propulsion system of an aircraft includes a base defining a flow surface. The base has an internal surface and an external surface. A plurality of perforations are formed through the base between the internal surface and the external surface. A plurality of supports define a plurality of cavities. The plurality of supports extend outwardly from the external surface of the of the base. One or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with the one or more of the plurality of perforations. A backing surface is secured to the plurality of supports. The plurality of supports are disposed between the base and the backing surface. The one or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with an internal volume defined by the internal surface of the base through the one or more of the plurality of perforations. The base, the plurality of supports, and the backing surface can be integrally formed together as a monolithic, load-bearing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Hayes, Keith A. Etling, Jordan Kreitzman, Rehan Kaluarachchi, Manny Urcia, Andrews Guadron
  • Patent number: 11207866
    Abstract: A composite member that includes plies of composite material and an integral antenna. The integral antenna includes one or more plies of conductive material. A pin is connected to and extends outward from one of the conductive plies. The pin extends through openings in one or more of the composite plies that are positioned between and/or around the one or more plies of conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott Johnston, Manny Urcia
  • Publication number: 20210206139
    Abstract: A composite member that includes plies of composite material and an integral antenna. The integral antenna includes one or more plies of conductive material. A pin is connected to and extends outward from one of the conductive plies. The pin extends through openings in one or more of the composite plies that are positioned between and/or around the one or more plies of conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Johnston, Manny Urcia
  • Patent number: 11038273
    Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a base including one or more feed transitions, a support panel separated from the base, a patch secured to the support panel, and one or more T-shaped probes that couple the feed transition(s) to the patch. The T-shaped probe(s) are separated from the patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Lixin Cai, Alec Adams, Manny Urcia