Patents by Inventor Mark W. MCELROY

Mark W. MCELROY 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).

  • Simulation tool for damage in composite laminates
    Patent number: 10036700
    Abstract: A numerical simulation tool for progressive failure in laminates utilizes a low fidelity approach. The numerical model includes an enriched element that is initially in a low fidelity form. The enriched elements may increase fidelity by splitting locally to simulate an ongoing damage process such as delamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA
    Inventor: Mark W. McElroy
  • Simulation Tool for Damage in Composite Laminates
    Publication number: 20170322145
    Abstract: A numerical simulation tool for progressive failure in laminates utilizes a low fidelity approach. The numerical model includes an enriched element that is initially in a low fidelity form. The enriched elements may increase fidelity by splitting locally to simulate an ongoing damage process such as delamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Mark W. MCELROY