Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Mobers

Patrick J. Mobers 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).

  • Rigidized hybrid insulating non-oxide thermal protection system and method of producing a non-oxide ceramic composite for making the same
    Patent number: 10543663
    Abstract: A thermal protection system is provided for a vehicle substructure. The thermal protection system comprises an outer layer for protecting the vehicle substructure. The thermal protection system further comprises an inner layer for conforming to the vehicle substructure. The thermal protection system also comprises an insulation layer sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The insulation layer includes a porous low-density ceramic insulating material having a densified portion that covers an inner surface of the outer layer to strengthen adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Vann Heng, Winnie W. Chen, Leanne L. Lehman, Patrick J. Mobers, Merna E. Salama, Thomas R. Pinney, Jonathan D. Embler, Dan E. Driemeyer
  • Rigidized Hybrid Insulating Non-oxide Thermal Protection System and Method of Producing a Non-oxide Ceramic Composite for Making the Same
    Publication number: 20180222157
    Abstract: A thermal protection system is provided for a vehicle substructure. The thermal protection system comprises an outer layer for protecting the vehicle substructure. The thermal protection system further comprises an inner layer for conforming to the vehicle substructure. The thermal protection system also comprises an insulation layer sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The insulation layer includes a porous low-density ceramic insulating material having a densified portion that covers an inner surface of the outer layer to strengthen adhesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Vann Heng, Winnie W. Chen, Leanne L. Lehman, Patrick J. Mobers, Merna E. Salama, Thomas R. Pinney, Jonathan D. Embler, Dan E. Driemeyer