Patents by Inventor Mark R. Alberding

Mark R. Alberding 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: 20110133031
    Abstract: An apparatus having a composite air-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: APPLIED NANOSTRUCTURED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Tushar K. Shah, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki, Samuel J. Markkula, John Anthony Hughes, Shawn C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20110132245
    Abstract: An apparatus having a composite sea-based structure with a first carbon nanotube infused material and a second carbon nanotube infused material. The first and second carbon nanotube infused materials each having a range of carbon nanotube loading selected to provide different functionalities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: APPLIED NANOSTRUCTURED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Tushar K. SHAH, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki, Samuel J. Markkula, John Anthony Hughes, Shawn C. Kline
  • Publication number: 20110123735
    Abstract: A structural support includes a cylindrical core, an inner layer within the core and an outer layer. The inner and outer layers include CNT-infused fiber materials in a thermoset matrix. A composite includes a thermoset matrix and a CNT-infused fiber material having CNTs with lengths between about 20 to about 500 microns or about 0.1 to about 15 microns. For the latter range, CNTs are present between about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight of the composite. A method of making a structural support includes wet winding a first CNT-infused fiber about a cylindrical mandrel in a direction substantially parallel to the mandrel axis, wet winding a baseline layer about the first CNT-infused fiber at an angle substantially non-parallel to the mandrel axis, and wet winding a second CNT-infused fiber about the baseline layer in a direction substantially parallel to the mandrel axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: APPLIED NANOSTRUCTURED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Tushar K. SHAH, Harry C. Malecki, Samuel J. Markkula, Mark R. Alberding
  • Publication number: 20100279569
    Abstract: A composition includes a carbon nanotube (CNT)-infused glass fiber material, which includes a glass fiber material of spoolable dimensions and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) bonded to it. The CNTs are uniform in length and distribution. A continuous CNT infusion process includes: (a) disposing a carbon-nanotube forming catalyst on a surface of a glass fiber material of spoolable dimensions; and (b) synthesizing carbon nanotubes on the glass fiber material, thereby forming a carbon nanotube-infused glass fiber material. The continuous CNT infusion process optionally includes extruding a glass fiber material from a glass melt or removing sizing material from a pre-fabricated glass fiber material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Tushar K. SHAH, Slade H. Gardner, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki
  • Publication number: 20100276072
    Abstract: A carbon nanotube-infused fiber and a method for its production are disclosed. Nanotubes are synthesized directly on a parent fiber by first applying a catalyst to the fiber. The properties of the carbon nanotube-infused fiber will be a combination of those of the parent fiber as well as those of the infused carbon nanotubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tushar K. Shah, Slade H. Gardner, Mark R. Alberding
  • Publication number: 20100272891
    Abstract: An apparatus having at least one carbon nanotube growth zone having a substrate inlet sized to allow a spoolable length substrate to pass therethrough. The apparatus also has at least one heater in thermal communication with the carbon nanotube growth zone. The apparatus has at least one feed gas inlet in fluid communication with the carbon nanotube growth zone. The apparatus is open to an atmospheric environment during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Harry C. MALECKI, James P. Loebach, Tushar K. Shah, Mark R. Alberding, Jack K. Braine, John A. Larue
  • Publication number: 20100260931
    Abstract: A method for forming a CNT infused substrate comprises exposing a catalyst nanoparticle, a carbon feedstock gas, and a carrier gas to a CNT synthesis temperature, allowing a CNT to form on the catalyst nanoparticle, cooling the CNT, and exposing the cooled CNT to a surface of a substrate to form a CNT infused substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Harry C. MALECKI, Tushar K. Shah, Mark R. Alberding
  • Publication number: 20100260998
    Abstract: A fiber sizing formulation includes (1) a nanoparticle (NP)solution that includes a dispersion of transition metal nanoparticles (NPs) in a solvent and (2) a first fiber sizing agent. The NPs disperse throughout the first fiber sizing agent after application of the fiber sizing formulation to a fiber and removal of the solvent. The NPs serve a function selected from a secondary sizing agent, a catalyst for further nanostructure growth on the fiber, and combinations thereof. A fiber includes a sizing disposed about the fiber. The sizing includes transition metal nanoparticles dispersed throughout the sizing. A method includes applying the sizing formulation to a fiber during manufacture of the fiber, and removing the solvent from the applied formulation. A method includes adding a solution of transition metal NPs to a sizing-coated fiber and baking, whereby the sizing solution of NPs is added before baking the sizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: James A. WAICUKAUSKI, Tushar K. Shah, Christina Gallo, Harry C. Malecki, Mark R. Alberding, Jordan T. Ledford
  • Publication number: 20100224129
    Abstract: A system for synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNT) on a fiber material includes a surface treatment system adapted to modify the surface of the fiber material to receive a barrier coating upon which carbon nanotubes are to be grown, a barrier coating application system downstream of the surface treatment system adapted to apply the barrier coating to the treated fiber material surface, and a barrier coating curing system downstream of the barrier coating application system for partially curing the applied barrier coating to enhance reception of CNT growth catalyst nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Harry C. Malecki, Mark R. Alberding, Brandon K. Malet, Tushar K. Shah
  • Publication number: 20100159240
    Abstract: A composition includes a carbon nanotube (CNT)-infused metal fiber material which includes a metal fiber material of spoolable dimensions, a barrier coating conformally disposed about the metal fiber material, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) infused to the metal fiber material. A continuous CNT infusion process includes: (a) disposing a barrier coating and a carbon nanotube (CNT)-forming catalyst on a surface of a metal fiber material of spoolable dimensions; and (b) synthesizing carbon nanotubes on the metal fiber material, thereby forming a carbon nanotube-infused metal fiber material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Tushar K. SHAH, Slade H. Gardner, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki
  • Patent number: 7703373
    Abstract: An electromagnetic missile launcher is disclosed that provides greater flexibility for use with a variety of missile types and also provides potentially higher performance and efficiency as compared to prior-art electromagnetic missile launchers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Randy L. Gaigler, Mark R. Alberding, Leszek Stanislaw Basak
  • Publication number: 20100066617
    Abstract: A mobile, telescoping radar array is disclosed. In some embodiments, the radar array has a plurality of support stages that fully nest when stowed and assume a telescoped form when deployed. A plurality of radiating elements depend from each stage. The support stages, as deployed, have a geometry that supports 360 degrees of radar coverage without rotating or otherwise repositioning the radar array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, Tushar K. Shah, John F. Strempel, Edward P. Olszewski
  • Patent number: 7656362
    Abstract: A “breathable” radome that has an air-permeable structure is disclosed. The air-permeable structure permits a relatively greater flow of cooling air to be drawn over the radiating elements of an air-cooling system that is used for the electronics that are being sheltered by the radome. The increase in cooling efficiency that results from the use of the breathable radome enables air-cooled systems to be used with relatively higher-powered electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, James P. Loebach, Tushar K. Shah
  • Patent number: 7651750
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a hollow tube, wherein the tube has a structural layer and a shield layer. The shield layer forms an inner surface of the tube. In some embodiments of the method, a coating, which forms the shield layer, is applied to a wash-out mandrel. The coating typically comprises a metal and/or a ceramic. A composite material, which in some embodiments is filamentous, is applied to (e.g., wound around, etc.) the coating to form the structural layer. In some embodiments, an optional transitional layer is applied to the coating before applying the composite material to enhance their compatibility. The various layers are cured, and then the mandrel is washed away to create the hollow or bore of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Mark R. Alberding
  • Publication number: 20090081383
    Abstract: A continuous, plasma-based process for the production of carbon-nanotube-infused fibers is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, Tushar K. Shah, James A. Waicukauski, Jordan T. Ledford, Harry C. Malecki, Jack Braine, John A. LaRue
  • Publication number: 20090081441
    Abstract: Fiber tows are formed by situating carbon-nanotube-infused filaments in close proximity to one another, enabling the nanotubes on the filaments to interdigitate. In some embodiment, this enables the formation of fiber tows that do not require do not require resin impregnation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tushar K. Shah, Mark R. Alberding, Harry C. Malecki
  • Patent number: 7398721
    Abstract: A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited, the gas generator produces gas, which drives the sled forward. As the sled reaches the end of the canister, the munition is launched by its own inertia, at a velocity that is within the range of about 3 to 9 g. After the munition clears the canister and travels at least about 150 feet from it, the munition's booster is ignited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, Jorge I. Ciappi
  • Publication number: 20080148927
    Abstract: A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited, the gas generator produces gas, which drives the sled forward. As the sled reaches the end of the canister, the munition is launched by its own inertia, at a velocity that is within the range of about 3 to 9 g. After the munition clears the canister and travels at least about 150 feet from it, the munition's booster is ignited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, Jorge I. Ciappi
  • Publication number: 20080006144
    Abstract: An electromagnetic missile launcher is disclosed that provides greater flexibility for use with a variety of missile types and also provides potentially higher performance and efficiency as compared to prior-art electromagnetic missile launchers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Randy L. Gaigler, Mark R. Alberding, Leszek Stanislaw Basak
  • Publication number: 20080001841
    Abstract: A “breathable” radome that has an air-permeable structure is disclosed. The air-permeable structure permits a relatively greater flow of cooling air to be drawn over the radiating elements of an air-cooling system that is used for the electronics that are being sheltered by the radome. The increase in cooling efficiency that results from the use of the breathable radome enables air-cooled systems to be used with relatively higher-powered electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark R. Alberding, James P. Loebach, Tushar K. Shah