Patents by Inventor Peter Vogeli
Peter Vogeli 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: 8528618Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for removing backing film from tape during a fiber placement process. A passive (non-powered) take-up roller is used to wind up the backing film that has been separated from the tape.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Kisch, Kyle Jeffries, Dustin Schmidt, Peter Vogeli
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Patent number: 8388884Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite item may include dispensing a composite material comprising a reinforcement and a resin. The method may further include energizing an infrared heat source. The infrared heat source may tend to generate a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is preferentially absorbed by the reinforcement. The method may additionally include controlling power to the infrared heat source to cause the infrared heat source to emit a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the resin to a relatively greater extent than the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Spencer G. Nelson, Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Richard Calawa
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Patent number: 8256484Abstract: An end effector constructing composite members, in which a compaction roller and redirect rollers translate synchronously along the compaction axis. Additionally, the end effector includes an advantageous arrangement of spools and rollers that directs tow to the redirect rollers at substantially a right angle. Movement of the compaction roller along the compaction axis induces little, if any, changes in tow tension. The substantially constant tow tension advantageously reduces rewinding of the tow supply spools, which can degrade the quality of the lay up and contribute to despooling problems.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Kyle Jeffries, Russell DeVlieg
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Publication number: 20120138232Abstract: An end effector, and methods for constructing composite members, in which a compaction roller and redirect rollers translate synchronously along the compaction axis. Additionally, the end effector includes an advantageous arrangement of spools and rollers that directs tow to the redirect rollers at substantially a right angle. Movement of the compaction roller along the compaction axis induces little, if any, changes in tow tension. The substantially constant tow tension advantageously reduces rewinding of the tow supply spools. which can degrade the quality of the lay up and contribute to despooling problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Kyle Jeffries, Russell DeVlieg
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Publication number: 20110315325Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for removing backing film from tape during a fiber placement process. A passive (non-powered) take-up roller is used to wind up the backing film that has been separated from the tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Robert A. Kisch, Kyle Jeffries, Dustin Schmidt, Peter Vogeli
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Publication number: 20110240218Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite item may include dispensing a composite material comprising a reinforcement and a resin. The method may further include energizing an infrared heat source. The infrared heat source may tend to generate a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is preferentially absorbed by the reinforcement. The method may additionally include controlling power to the infrared heat source to cause the infrared heat source to emit a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the resin to a relatively greater extent than the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Spencer G. Nelson, Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Richard Calawa
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Patent number: 8012291Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and associated method for removing backing film from tape or tape during the fiber placement process. The present invention uses a passive (non-powered) take-up roller to wind up the backing film that has been separated from the tape.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Kisch, Kyle Jeffries, Dustin Schmidt, Peter Vogeli
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Patent number: 7993124Abstract: To fabricate a composite item, an infrared heat source is energized and a composite material is dispensed. The composite material includes a reinforcement and a resin. In addition, the composite material is applied to a substrate of previously applied composite material. The infrared heat source is configured to emit a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the resin to a relatively greater extent than the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by the reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Spencer G. Nelson, Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Richard Calawa
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Patent number: 7785433Abstract: An end effector, and methods for constructing composite members, in which a compaction roller and redirect rollers translate synchronously along the compaction axis. Additionally, the end effector includes an advantageous arrangement of spools and rollers that directs tow to the redirect rollers at substantially a right angle. Movement of the compaction roller along the compaction axis induces little, if any, changes in tow tension. The substantially constant tow tension advantageously reduces rewinding of the tow supply spools, which can degrade the quality of the lay up and contribute to despooling problems.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Kyle Jeffries, Russell DeVlieg
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Patent number: 7769280Abstract: A camera hand piece (1) with camera housing (12) has a microscopic probe (2) at the front end. On the rear side is a transmission cable (13) which is attached to the camera hand piece (1) with the aid of a coupling nut (14). The camera housing (12) accommodates a microscope housing (11) and includes a motorized drive (4), which drives an eccentric (7) via a gear (6) mounted in a gear housing (9). The eccentric (7) actuates a pusher (5), which moves a connecting rod (8) and thereby displaces a focusing lens system (3) attached to it in the axial direction. This axially displaceable focusing lens system (3) together with a condenser lens system (10), forms a microscopic lens system arranged in a microscope housing (11).Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Volpi AGInventor: Peter Vogeli
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Publication number: 20080295954Abstract: An end effector, and methods for constructing composite members, in which a compaction roller and redirect rollers translate synchronously along the compaction axis. Additionally, the end effector includes an advantageous arrangement of spools and rollers that directs tow to the redirect rollers at substantially a right angle. Movement of the compaction roller along the compaction axis induces little, if any, changes in tow tension. The substantially constant tow tension advantageously reduces rewinding of the tow supply spools, which can degrade the quality of the lay up and contribute to despooling problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Kyle Jeffries, Russell DeVlieg
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Publication number: 20080204863Abstract: A camera hand piece (1) with camera housing (12) has a microscopic probe (2) at the front end. On the rear side is a transmission cable (13) which is attached to the camera hand piece (1) with the aid of a coupling nut (14). The camera housing (12) accommodates a microscope housing (11) and includes a motorized drive (4), which drives an eccentric (7) via a gear (6) mounted in a gear housing (9). Said eccentric (7) actuates a pusher (5), which moves a connecting rod (8) and thereby displaces a focusing lens system (3) attached to it in the axial direction. This axially displaceable focusing lens system (3) together with a condenser lens system (10), forms a microscopic lens system arranged in a microscope housing (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2005Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Peter Vogeli
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Publication number: 20080157437Abstract: To fabricate a composite item, an infrared heat source is energized and a composite material is dispensed. The composite material includes a reinforcement and a resin. In addition, the composite material is applied to a substrate of previously applied composite material. The infrared heat source is configured to emit a wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the resin to a relatively greater extent than the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by the reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Spencer G. Nelson, Robert A. Kisch, Peter Vogeli, Richard Calawa
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Publication number: 20080135174Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and associated method for removing backing film from tape or tape during the fiber placement process. The present invention uses a passive (non-powered) take-up roller to wind up the backing film that has been separated from the tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Robert A. Kisch, Kyle Jeffries, Dustin Schmidt, Peter Vogeli
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Patent number: 7193072Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods and compositions to differentiate, with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, swine that are genetically susceptible to diseases associated with F18 E. coli infection, from resistant swine. DNA polymorphisms in the swine alpha (1,2) fucosyltransferase 1 (FUT1) gene were used to differentiate resistant from susceptible swine. The invention includes a polypeptide with amino acid substitutions, encoded by the nucleotide polymorphisms, a molecular diagnostic assay, and a kit for the differentiation, of E. coli F18-adhesion resistant, heterozygous (carrier) and homozygous susceptible pigs. The molecular test identifies susceptibility to oedema disease and postweaning diarrhea with high sensitivity and specificity, therefore, is useful to swine breeder in their effort to enhance for resistance. Information on the polymorphisms of the present invention provides insight into causation and treatment of E. coli associated intestinal disorders.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignees: Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Swiss Federal Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brad T. Bosworth, Peter Vögeli
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Patent number: 6965022Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods and compositions to differentiate, with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, swine that are genetically susceptible to diseases associated with F18 E. coli infection, from resistant swine. DNA polymorphisms in the swine alpha (1,2) fucosyltransferase 1 (FUT1) gene were used to differentiate resistant from susceptible swine. The invention includes a polypeptide with amino acid substitutions, encoded by the nucleotide polymorphisms, a molecular diagnostic assay, and a kit for the differentiation, of E. coli F18-adhesion resistant, heterozygous (carrier) and homozygous susceptible pigs. The molecular test identifies susceptibility to oedema disease and postweaning diarrhea with high sensitivity and specificity, therefore, is useful to swine breeder in their effort to enhance for resistance. Information on the polymorphisms of the present invention provides insight into causation and treatment of E. coli associated intestinal disorders.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Swiss Federal Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brad T. Bosworth, Peter Vögeli
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Patent number: 6596923Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods and compositions to differentiate, with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, swine that are genetically susceptible to diseases associated with F18 E. coli infection, from resistant swine. DNA polymorphisms in the swine alpha (1,2) fucosyltransferase 1 (FUT1) gene were used to differentiate resistant from susceptible swine. The invention includes a polypeptide with amino acid substitutions, encoded by the nucleotide polymorphisms, a molecular diagnostic assay, and a kit for the differentiation, of E. coli F18-adhesion resistant, heterozygous (carrier) and homozygous susceptible pigs. The molecular test identifies susceptibility to oedema disease and postweaning diarrhea with high sensitivity and specificity, therefore, is useful to swine breeder in their effort to enhance for resistance. Information on the polymorphisms of the present invention provides insight into causation and treatment of E. coli associated intestinal disorders.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignees: Biotechnology Research & Development Corp., The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Swiss Federal Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brad T. Bosworth, Peter Vögeli
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Publication number: 20020133836Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods and compositions to differentiate, with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, swine that are genetically susceptible to diseases associated with F18 E. coli infection, from resistant swine. DNA polymorphisms in the swine alpha (1,2) fucosyltransferase 1 (FUT1) gene were used to differentiate resistant from susceptible swine. The invention includes a polypeptide with amino acid substitutions, encoded by the nucleotide polymorphisms, a molecular diagnostic assay, and a kit for the differentiation, of E. coli F18-adhesion resistant, heterozygous (carrier) and homozygous susceptible pigs. The molecular test identifies susceptibility to oedema disease and postweaning diarrhea with high sensitivity and specificity, therefore, is useful to swine breeder in their effort to enhance for resistance. Information on the polymorphisms of the present invention provides insight into causation and treatment of E. coli associated intestinal disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Brad T. Bosworth, Peter Vogeli
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Publication number: 20020129395Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods and compositions to differentiate, with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, swine that are genetically susceptible to diseases associated with F18 E. coli infection, from resistant swine. DNA polymorphisms in the swine alpha (1,2) fucosyltransferase 1 (FUT1) gene were used to differentiate resistant from susceptible swine. The invention includes a polypeptide with amino acid substitutions, encoded by the nucleotide polymorphisms, a molecular diagnostic assay, and a kit for the differentiation, of E. coli F18-adhesion resistant, heterozygous (carrier) and homozygous susceptible pigs. The molecular test identifies susceptibility to oedema disease and postweaning diarrhea with high sensitivity and specificity, therefore, is useful to swine breeder in their effort to enhance for resistance. Information on the polymorphisms of the present invention provides insight into causation and treatment of E. coli associated intestinal disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Brad T. Bosworth, Peter Vogeli