Patents by Inventor Michael Leslie Hand
Michael Leslie Hand 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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Publication number: 20220266549Abstract: A panel is disclosed, including a first facesheet, a second face sheet, and a plurality of pultrusion-formed web structures. Each web structure has a middle support portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion of each web structure is attached to the first facesheet and the second end portion of each web structure is attached to the second facesheet. The middle support portion, first end portion, and second end portion of each web structure form a single monolithic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael Leslie Hand, Juan Carlos Guzman
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Patent number: 11364691Abstract: A panel is disclosed, including a first facesheet, a second face sheet, and a plurality of pultrusion-formed web structures. Each web structure has a middle support portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion of each web structure is attached to the first facesheet and the second end portion of each web structure is attached to the second facesheet. The middle support portion, first end portion, and second end portion of each web structure form a single monolithic structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael Leslie Hand, Juan Carlos Guzman
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Publication number: 20210138745Abstract: A panel is disclosed, including a first facesheet, a second face sheet, and a plurality of pultrusion-formed web structures. Each web structure has a middle support portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion of each web structure is attached to the first facesheet and the second end portion of each web structure is attached to the second facesheet. The middle support portion, first end portion, and second end portion of each web structure form a single monolithic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael Leslie Hand, Juan Carlos Guzman
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Patent number: 10759547Abstract: A method and apparatus for strong bonded wide joints for cryogenic applications. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a three-dimensional preform and a plastic matrix. The plastic matrix may be impregnated in the three-dimensional preform to form a softening strip that may be capable of remaining flexible at a temperature at which a gas may have a liquid form.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Michael Leslie Hand
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Patent number: 10562239Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a joint. A composite insert may be placed into a joint region for a first structure. The composite insert may comprise a structure having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion all extending from a junction; and a resin impregnated into the structure to form the composite insert. The second structure may be laid up. The composite insert may be bonded to the first structure and the second structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand
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Patent number: 10487983Abstract: A method, a composite joint, and a composite tank are presented. The composite tank comprises a curved wall, a plurality of shear fittings, and a plurality of bolts. The curved wall has an opening. The plurality of shear fittings is threaded into a plurality of blind holes in the curved wall around the opening. The plurality of bolts engages the plurality of shear fittings and joins a cap to the curved wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Michael Leslie Hand
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Patent number: 10407188Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
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Patent number: 10399709Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is used to control stress in the joint.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
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Patent number: 10279572Abstract: A hybrid softening strip for controlling stresses in a joint at low temperatures includes a layer of sacrificial material that can be tailored to fit the softening strip in the joint after the softening strip has been bonded to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Juan Carlos Guzman, Douglas A. McCarville, Michael Leslie Hand, Michael James Robinson
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Patent number: 10279550Abstract: A method for assembling a composite wall assembly edge joint including laying up a first composite face sheet, laying up a first composite buildup pad having a first tapered section onto the first composite face sheet and positioning a composite flute core member, including a tapered first portion with a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. First inclined surface is positioned onto the first tapered section of the first composite buildup pad and a second portion of the composite flute core member extends from the tapered first portion along first composite face sheet. The method also includes laying up a second composite buildup pad having a second tapered section with the second composite buildup pad spaced apart from the first composite buildup pad and having at least a portion of the second tapered section overlying the second inclined surface of the tapered first portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Juan Carlos Guzman, Michael Leslie Hand, Douglas McCarville
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Patent number: 10173406Abstract: A composite wall assembly edge joint including a first composite buildup pad having a first tapered section is secured to and extends along a first composite face sheet. A second composite buildup pad having a second tapered section is secured to and extends along a second composite face sheet, wherein the first and second composite buildup pads are positioned between spaced apart first and second composite face sheets. A composite flute core member includes a tapered first portion positioned between and secured to the first tapered section and to the second tapered section. A second portion of the composite flute core member extends in a direction away from the tapered first portion of the composite flute core member and is positioned between, extends along and is secured to the first and second composite face sheets.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Juan Carlos Guzman, Michael Leslie Hand, Douglas McCarville
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Patent number: 10138627Abstract: A composite wall assembly edge joint, includes a first composite buildup pad secured to a first composite face sheet with the first composite buildup pad having a first tapered section with a first inclined surface which extends in a first direction and having a second section which extends from the first tapered section with a second surface which extends in a second direction, different from the first direction, toward a first end of the first composite face sheet. The assembly further includes a composite flute core member, having a tapered first portion secured to the first tapered section; a second portion secured to the first composite face sheet; and a third portion which extends in the second direction, away from the tapered first portion, toward the first end of the first composite face sheet secured to the second section.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Douglas McCarville, Juan Carlos Guzman, Michael Leslie Hand, Jordan O. Birkland, Alexandra K. Dillon
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Publication number: 20180265225Abstract: A method and apparatus for strong bonded wide joints for cryogenic applications. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a three-dimensional preform and a plastic matrix. The plastic matrix may be impregnated in the three-dimensional preform to form a softening strip that may be capable of remaining flexible at a temperature at which a gas may have a liquid form.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Michael Leslie Hand
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Publication number: 20180229453Abstract: A method for assembling a composite wall assembly edge joint including laying up a first composite face sheet, laying up a first composite buildup pad having a first tapered section onto the first composite face sheet and positioning a composite flute core member, including a tapered first portion with a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. First inclined surface is positioned onto the first tapered section of the first composite buildup pad and a second portion of the composite flute core member extends from the tapered first portion along first composite face sheet. The method also includes laying up a second composite buildup pad having a second tapered section with the second composite buildup pad spaced apart from the first composite buildup pad and having at least a portion of the second tapered section overlying the second inclined surface of the tapered first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Juan Carlos Guzman, Michael Leslie Hand, Douglas McCarville
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Publication number: 20180230693Abstract: A composite wall assembly edge joint, includes a first composite buildup pad secured to a first composite face sheet with the first composite buildup pad having a first tapered section with a first inclined surface which extends in a first direction and having a second section which extends from the first tapered section with a second surface which extends in a second direction, different from the first direction, toward a first end of the first composite face sheet. The assembly further includes a composite flute core member, having a tapered first portion secured to the first tapered section; a second portion secured to the first composite face sheet; and a third portion which extends in the second direction, away from the tapered first portion, toward the first end of the first composite face sheet secured to the second section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Douglas McCarville, Juan Carlos Guzman, Michael Leslie Hand, Jordan O. Birkland, Alexandra K. Dillon
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Publication number: 20180229489Abstract: A composite wall assembly edge joint including a first composite buildup pad having a first tapered section is secured to and extends along a first composite face sheet. A second composite buildup pad having a second tapered section is secured to and extends along a second composite face sheet, wherein the first and second composite buildup pads are positioned between spaced apart first and second composite face sheets. A composite flute core member includes a tapered first portion positioned between and secured to the first tapered section and to the second tapered section. A second portion of the composite flute core member extends in a direction away from the tapered first portion of the composite flute core member and is positioned between, extends along and is secured to the first and second composite face sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Juan Carlos Guzman, Michael Leslie Hand, Douglas McCarville
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Patent number: 10005570Abstract: A method and apparatus for strong bonded wide joints for cryogenic applications. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a three-dimensional preform and a plastic matrix. The plastic matrix may be impregnated in the three-dimensional preform to form a softening strip that may be capable of remaining flexible at a temperature at which a gas may have a liquid form.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Michael Leslie Hand
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Publication number: 20180038547Abstract: A method, a composite joint, and a composite tank are presented. The composite tank comprises a curved wall, a plurality of shear fittings, and a plurality of bolts. The curved wall has an opening. The plurality of shear fittings is threaded into a plurality of blind holes in the curved wall around the opening. The plurality of bolts engages the plurality of shear fittings and joins a cap to the curved wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Michael Leslie Hand
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Publication number: 20170348954Abstract: A hybrid softening strip for controlling stresses in a joint at low temperatures includes a layer of sacrificial material that can be tailored to fit the softening strip in the joint after the softening strip has been bonded to a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Juan Carlos Guzman, Douglas A. McCarville, Michael Leslie Hand, Michael James Robinson
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Patent number: 9783324Abstract: A vessel includes a vessel wall and an insulation assembly coupled to the vessel wall. The insulation assembly includes a stochastic foam material and a microtruss structure encased within the foam material. The microtruss structure includes a plurality of truss members interconnected at a plurality of nodes. Each truss member is in contact with the foam material such that the microtruss structure provides a structural core for the foam material.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jonathan D. Embler, Timothy Leo Gaynor, III, Christopher S. Roper, Tobias A. Schaedler, Jeffrey Dale Fukushima, Michael Leslie Hand, Keith Y. Chong, Randall Colin Schubert