Patents by Inventor Philip C. Sears

Philip C. Sears 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).

  • Self Heating Structural Adhesives for Out-of-Autoclave and Out-of-Oven Curing
    Publication number: 20230191714
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for applying a self-heating structural adhesive to components of aircraft or other structures. A conductive scrim can be placed in between layers of adhesive for use in joining two components together. Leads can be provided to apply an electrical current to the scrim, which can raise the temperature of the system and cure the adhesives, creating a strong bond with a conductive layer there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Philip C. Sears, Samuel L. Bryk, Bradyn C. Crider