Patents by Inventor Mark Klewiada

Mark Klewiada 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 and apparatus for fabricating contoured laminate structures
    Patent number: 10828846
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming composite plies on a contoured tool includes a forming head for forming the composite plies on the tool. The forming head is mounted on a manipulator and includes a compliant nosepiece adapted to conform to the contoured tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael Robert Anderson, Daniel M. McDonagh, Ryan Christopher Lucas, Mark Klewiada, James N. Buttrick
  • Apparatus for forming fuselage stringers
    Patent number: 10654229
    Abstract: A composite part, such as a stiffener is formed in place. A composite charge is placed on a tool spanning a mold cavity, with the centerline of the charge offset from the centerline of the mold cavity. Opposite sides of the charge are held against the tool as the charge is formed into the mold cavity. One side of the charge is held against movement on the tool while the other side of the charge is allowed to slip over the tool toward the mold cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brad Andrew Coxon, Mark Klewiada, Donald Edward Wright, Andrew E. Modin
  • Method of fabricating a curved composite structure using composite prepreg tape
    Patent number: 9387657
    Abstract: A method is provided of fabricating a composite stiffener having a curved web and at least one curved flange. A substantially straight length of unidirectional prepreg tape is placed on a carrier. The at least one curved flange is formed by using the carrier to steer a first portion of the tape onto a first curved tool surface. The curved web is formed by using the carrier to form a second portion of the tape onto a second curved tool surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel Richard Smith, Jr., Andrew E. Modin, Edoardo Depase, Donald Chester Darrow, Mark Klewiada
  • Apparatus for Forming Fuselage Stringers
    Publication number: 20160023409
    Abstract: A composite part, such as a stiffener is formed in place. A composite charge is placed on a tool spanning a mold cavity, with the centerline of the charge offset from the centerline of the mold cavity. Opposite sides of the charge are held against the tool as the charge is formed into the mold cavity. One side of the charge is held against movement on the tool while the other side of the charge is allowed to slip over the tool toward the mold cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brad Andrew Coxon, Mark Klewiada, Donald Edward Wright, Andrew E. Modin
  • Method for forming fuselage stringers
    Patent number: 9162396
    Abstract: A composite part, such as a stiffener is formed in place. A composite charge is placed on a tool spanning a mold cavity, with the centerline of the charge offset from the centerline of the mold cavity. Opposite sides of the charge are held against the tool as the charge is formed into the mold cavity. One side of the charge is held against movement on the tool while the other side of the charge is allowed to slip over the tool toward the mold cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brad Andrew Coxon, Mark Klewiada, Donald Edward Wright, Andrew E. Modin
  • Laminate compaction using magnetic force
    Patent number: 9144960
    Abstract: A device uses magnetic force generated by a magnet to intensify compaction pressure applied to a composite laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: James J. Childress, Alan W. Baker, Mark Klewiada
  • Method and Apparatus for Fabricating Contoured Laminate Structures
    Publication number: 20150041048
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming composite plies on a contoured tool includes a forming head for forming the composite plies on the tool. The forming head is mounted on a manipulator and includes a compliant nosepiece adapted to conform to the contoured tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Robert Anderson, Daniel M. McDonagh, Ryan Christopher Lucas, Mark Klewiada, James N. Buttrick