Patents by Inventor Matthew Lum

Matthew Lum 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: 20120191656
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for providing data from a common data service. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for providing data from a common data service. The method may include receiving data from one or more databases in one or more systems. The method may include storing a duplicate copy of the received data as one or more documents. The method may also include receiving a request for one or more documents of the stored data. The method may further include transmitting the one or more documents of the stored data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Ben Baker, Shana Bertram, Brian Brittain, Joshua Burk, Mike Grafton, Tim Gregory, Don Fike, Lisa Janz, Kelby Loden, Matthew Lum, Tim Martin, Jerry E. Purdy, Rogers D. Stephens, Mike Struminger, David Twynam
  • Publication number: 20070107832
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and method for consolidation joining a thermoplastic preform to form a duct. The apparatus includes first and second longitudinally extending support structures. The first support structure at least partially defines a cavity for supporting the preform in a desired configuration of the duct. The second support structure extends in the cavity such that the preform can be supported between the first and second support structures. The second support structures can include an elastomeric device that is configured to adjust radially and urge the interface of the preform against the first support structure. A heater is configured to heat an interface of the preform to above a glass transition temperature. The resulting duct is has a longitudinal consolidation joint and defines a passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Walter Frantz, Matthew Lum, Mark Younie
  • Publication number: 20070013105
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for thermoplastically forming a contour in a thermoplastic duct defining a passage. The apparatus includes a longitudinal collar that defines a cavity and a rigid inner support structure extending longitudinally in the cavity. The collar and/or the inner support structure define a mold contour. One or more heaters are configured to heat at least a formation portion of the duct to a formation temperature. An expansion member, such as an expandable elastomer, which is disposed between an inner surface of the collar and an outer surface of the inner support structure, is configured to urge the formation portion of the duct against the mold contour to thermoplastically form the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Lum, Albert Seifert, Robert Shaw, Mark Younie
  • Publication number: 20060273491
    Abstract: There are provided apparatuses and related methods for preforming sheets to form preforms for forming ducts. The preforms can be formed of a thermoplastic material, such as flat sheets of reinforced thermoplastic, which can be lightweight, strong, and perform well in flammability, smoke, and toxicity tests. The apparatus includes a heater for heating the sheet to a processing temperature and a structure for configuring the sheet to a desired shape of the duct. For example, rollers, rods, tubes, or a funnel can be used to bend the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Bryan Bergsma, Joseph Canavan, Thomas Courrier, Walter Frantz, Harvey Jones, Denis Klein, Matthew Lum, Mark Younie
  • Publication number: 20060180264
    Abstract: A composite item is fabricated with a device. The device includes and end effector and a positioning device. The end effector places a tow. The end effector includes a spindle, compaction device, and a path. The spindle detachably secures a spool of tow and the path is disposed from the spool to the compaction device. The positioning device positions the end effector. The end effector is detachably secured to the positioning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Kisch, Robert Kramp, Matthew Lum, Robert Wampler
  • Publication number: 20060162143
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include various exemplary embodiments of systems and methods relating to composite lamination using one or more arrays of parallel material dispensing heads. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a high aspect ratio composite article generally includes applying a first strip material to a work surface datum at a first angle with a first material dispenser, and applying a plurality of second strip materials to a work surface datum each at a second angle with a plurality of rotatable parallel material dispensers. The method also includes advancing the first material dispenser and the rotatable parallel material dispensers as a unit the width of the second strip material and continuing application of the first strip material by the first material dispenser and a plurality of second strip materials by the rotatable parallel material dispensers until a desired length is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Nelson, Robert Kramp, Matthew Lum
  • Publication number: 20060118235
    Abstract: A one-piece barrel assembly cart includes a right assembly cart base connected with a left assembly cart base and at least three stabilizer rings that are attached to the assembly cart base. The one-piece barrel assembly cart may be used to stabilize a tapered cured composite barrel, for example the large fuselage barrel of the aft section of a large new generation aircraft, such as a 7E7 Boeing airplane. A modular assembly cart includes at least two identical modules. Each of these modules includes a cart base and a stabilizer ring. The diameter of the inner surface of the stabilizer ring may vary as needed. Other modules including a fuselage support may be added. By providing modular assembly carts any shape and size of a one-piece composite barrel may be stabilized after curing of the composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Matthew Lum, David Wagner, Thomas Hall, Darrell Jones, Joseph Appleton, Vincent Olson, Noel Spishak