Patents by Inventor Philip Catsman

Philip Catsman 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).

  • Publication number: 20120255669
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making monolithic fiber composite parts comprising the steps of providing a first mold part having a first inner surface and a second mold part having a second inner surface. Applying a gel coat to the first inner surface and to the second inner surface and then curing the gel coat. Placing a fiber reinforcement fabric onto the gel coat. Placing a removable mandrel, shear web components and a partially inflated bladder bag onto the fiber reinforcement fabric. Wrapping the fiber reinforcement fabric over the mandrel, the shear web components and the bladder bag. Sealing the second mold part to the first mold part to form a closed mold and fully inflating the bladder bag. Providing a vacuum feed and a resin feed onto the closed mold. Applying vacuum to the closed mold through the vacuum feed and removing the mandrel. Infusing resin into the vacuum closed mold through the resin feed to form a part. Curing and hardening the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Philip Catsman, Wayne Lukey, Zackary N. Bausch