Patents by Inventor Michael J. Caprini

Michael J. Caprini 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).

  • STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING COMPOSITE MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20220281188
    Abstract: A method for repairing a composite member includes assembling a composite stack on a surface. The composite stack includes a first book nested with a second book. An adhesive is disposed between the first book and the second book. At least one of the first book and the second book includes a first pattern of slots. The method further includes setting the composite stack to yield a composite repair piece. The method further includes attaching the composite repair piece to the composite member. Also disclosed is a composite repair piece. The composite repair piece includes a first book and a second book. The second book is stacked on top of the first book. An adhesive is disposed between the first book and the second book. At least one of the first book and the second book includes a first pattern of slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Remmelt Andrew Staal, Justin H. Register, Michael J. Caprini