Patents by Inventor Michael Victor Forster

Michael Victor Forster 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).

  • Utilization of CNC machining in composite part rework
    Patent number: 11865647
    Abstract: A method for repairing a composite structure is provided. A rework zone is defined on the composite structure. A theoretical scarfing bottom surface is identified for the rework zone from a model of the composite structure. An actual scarfing bottom surface in a local axis system is identified for the rework zone. Parameters for a rework program for an automated scarfing tool are modified based on deviations between the theoretical scarfing bottom surface and the actual scarfing bottom surface. Plies in the rework zone are removed using the automated scarfing tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Hongda Zhang, Yee-Ying Chung, Steven Dysievick, Michael Victor Forster
  • Utilization of CNC Machining in Composite Part Rework
    Publication number: 20210283702
    Abstract: A method for repairing a composite structure is provided. A rework zone is defined on the composite structure. A theoretical scarfing bottom surface is identified for the rework zone from a model of the composite structure. An actual scarfing bottom surface in a local axis system is identified for the rework zone. Parameters for a rework program for an automated scarfing tool are modified based on deviations between the theoretical scarfing bottom surface and the actual scarfing bottom surface. Plies in the rework zone are removed using the automated scarfing tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Hongda Zhang, Yee-Ying Chung, Steven Dysievick, Michael Victor Forster