Patents by Inventor Matthew Whipple
Matthew Whipple 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).
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Patent number: 11581550Abstract: A method and system provide a fitting system for a flexible fuel cell of an aircraft. The fitting system may include a flexible fuel cell and a fitting. The fitting may have a peripheral flange with a series of slots spaced about the flange. A series of fabric strips may be threaded into the slots of the fitting and one or more adhesives may couple the fabric strips to the fuel cell. The fabric strips may extend out around the periphery of the fitting to provide a uniform contact surface area with the fuel cell. The fabric strips may be separated by fuel cell material. The fabric strips may be made from one or more materials for enclosing or holding fuel. The fitting may further include threaded holes wherein the threaded holes may receive fasteners to couple the fitting to the fuel equipment of an aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventor: Matthew Whipple
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Patent number: 11065953Abstract: A fabric and elastomeric material (referred to as a fabric trilayer) combined with a sealant may be applied in such a fashion so as to eliminate or minimize air entrapment in an elastomeric composite structure that forms a seal-sealing volume. The performance of the self-sealing volume is dramatically improved with this minimizing of air entrapment. Surprisingly and unexpectedly, this construction approach may be accomplished without significantly adding to the weight or thickness of the volume and without affecting the outer dimension of the self-sealing volume. Thus, a method and system for forming a self-sealing volume are described. The system includes an elastomeric composite structure comprising at least one layer of an elastomeric material derived from a neat (no solvent) elastomeric material that does not substantially react at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Whipple, Ruben Lopez, Davis Lee
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Patent number: 10994464Abstract: A fabric coated or impregnated with an elastomeric material may include a polyurethane dispersion layer combined with a sealant. The fabric may be applied in such a fashion so as to enable the elimination of solvent or fluid that is associated with the elastomer. The polyurethane dispersion layer generally comprises an elastomeric material dispersed or dissolved in a liquid medium, such as, but not limited to, water. At the same time, the integrity of the elastomeric composite which is formed from the dispersion and sealant layers may be maintained in order to minimize the presence of air voids and pockets. It has thus been realized that in doing so the performance of the self-sealing volume is dramatically improved. This method of construction usually may be accomplished without significantly adding to the weight or thickness of the volume and without affecting the outer dimension of the self-sealing volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Whipple, Davis Lee
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Patent number: 10549470Abstract: A method and system for forming a self-sealing volume includes an elastomeric composite structure. The structure includes layers of a cast polyurethane derived from a neat polyurethane monomer reaction mixture that does not substantially react at room temperature. The polyurethane monomer reaction layer includes a reaction product of an organic polyisocyanate and a reactive hydrogen-containing material reacted with a mixture of a monomeric polyol and polymeric polyols. The structure may further include one or more layers of a fabric that have been precoated with an aliphatic polyurethane, and one or more sealing layers. A fuel impermeable inner liner may be positioned in an inner region. The sealing layers may comprise at least one of partially vulcanized natural rubber (NR), polyisoprene (IR), styrene butadiene (SBR), or a blend of SBR with NR or IR. A dimensionally correct, self-sealing volume may be created by inflating the volume during its cure.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Whipple, Jim McElhose, Davis Lee, Ruben Lopez
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Patent number: 10471676Abstract: A fabric coated or impregnated with an elastomeric material may include a polyurethane dispersion layer combined with a sealant. The fabric may be applied in such a fashion so as to enable the elimination of solvent or fluid that is associated with the elastomer. The polyurethane dispersion layer generally comprises an elastomeric material dispersed or dissolved in a liquid medium, such as, but not limited to, water. At the same time, the integrity of the elastomeric composite which is formed from the dispersion and sealant layers may be maintained in order to minimize the presence of air voids and pockets. It has thus been realized that in doing so the performance of the self-sealing volume is dramatically improved. This method of construction usually may be accomplished without significantly adding to the weight or thickness of the volume and without affecting the outer dimension of the self-sealing volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Whipple, Davis Lee
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Patent number: 10048041Abstract: A method for making hydrocarbon and water resistant armor composite may include applying an adhesive layer to upper and lower surfaces of a stack of armor materials. In one embodiment, a first sheet and a second sheet of porous materials may be provided. A protective environmental coating may be applied to the sheets of porous materials. In another embodiment, an adhesive layer may be applied to upper and lower surfaces of a stack of armor materials and then providing a first sheet and a second sheet of nonporous materials. The protective environmental coating as well as the first and second sheets of nonporous materials may make the hydrocarbon and water resistant armor impervious to at least fuel, oil, air, or water. The hydrocarbon and water resistant armor may form part of ballistic apparel, a blast blanket, a ballistic panel, or a fragmentation panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Whipple, Kate Hocking, Ruben Lopez
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Patent number: 9802476Abstract: A fabric and elastomeric material (referred to as a fabric trilayer) combined with a sealant may be applied in such a fashion so as to eliminate or minimize air entrapment in an elastomeric composite structure that forms a seal-sealing volume. The performance of the self-sealing volume is dramatically improved with this minimizing of air entrapment. Surprisingly and unexpectedly, this construction approach may be accomplished without significantly adding to the weight or thickness of the volume and without affecting the outer dimension of the self-sealing volume. Thus, a method and system for forming a self-sealing volume are described. The system includes an elastomeric composite structure comprising at least one layer of an elastomeric material derived from a neat (no solvent) elastomeric material that does not substantially react at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Matthew Whipple, Ruben Lopez, Davis Lee
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Patent number: 9597848Abstract: A method and system for forming a self-sealing volume includes an elastomeric composite structure. The structure includes layers of a cast polyurethane derived from a neat polyurethane monomer reaction mixture that does not substantially react at room temperature. The polyurethane monomer reaction layer includes a reaction product of an organic polyisocyanate and a reactive hydrogen-containing material reacted with a mixture of a monomeric polyol and polymeric polyols. The structure may further include one or more layers of a fabric that have been precoated with an aliphatic polyurethane, and one or more sealing layers. A fuel impermeable inner liner may be positioned in an inner region. The sealing layers may comprise at least one of partially vulcanized natural rubber (NR), polyisoprene (IR), styrene butadiene (SBR), or a blend of SBR with NR or IR. A dimensionally correct, self-sealing volume may be created by inflating the volume during its cure.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Matthew Whipple, Jim McElhose, Davis Lee, Ruben Lopez
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Publication number: 20070205193Abstract: A retaining support member for a fuel filler pipe of a vehicle includes a connecting portion for connection to the fuel filler pipe. The retaining support member also includes a body portion connected to the connecting portion for retention to structure of the vehicle and for supporting the fuel filler pipe off of the structure of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Matthew Whipple