Patents by Inventor Ray Funderburke

Ray Funderburke 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).

  • Method and apparatus for applying a film adhesive to a perforated panel
    Patent number: 7141136
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a perforated panel for reticulation to a film adhesive. The method includes supporting the perforated panel. The method also includes adhering the film adhesive to the perforated panel without initiating a cure of the film adhesive. The method applies a vacuum to the film adhesive. Next the method will move the perforated panel at a predetermined speed through a reticulation unit. Next the method will soften the film adhesive and finally remove the film adhesive from the perforations by an airflow. The method is generally used for creating acoustic sheet panels for use in many industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: GKN Westland Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. McNeely, Ray Funderburke, Shannon Hogg
  • Method and apparatus for applying a film adhesive to a perforated panel
    Publication number: 20040177920
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a perforated panel for reticulation to a film adhesive. The method includes supporting the perforated panel. The method also includes adhering the film adhesive to the perforated panel without initiating a cure of the film adhesive. The method applies a vacuum to the film adhesive. Next the method will move the perforated panel at a predetermined speed through a reticulation unit. Next the method will soften the film adhesive and finally remove the film adhesive from the perforations by an airflow. The method is generally used for creating acoustic sheet panels for use in many industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: John L. McNeely, Ray Funderburke, Shannon Hogg
  • Method and apparatus for applying a film adhesive to a perforated panel
    Patent number: 6736181
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a perforated panel for reticulation to a film adhesive. The method includes supporting the perforated panel. The method also includes adhering the film adhesive to the perforated panel without initiating a cure of the film adhesive. The method applies a vacuum to the film adhesive. Next the method will move the perforated panel at a predetermined speed through a reticulation unit. Next the method will soften the film adhesive and finally remove the film adhesive from the perforations by an airflow. The method is generally used for creating acoustic sheet panels for use in many industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: GKN Westland Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. McNeely, Ray Funderburke, Shannon Hogg
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A FILM ADHESIVE TO A PERFORATED PANEL
    Publication number: 20040060652
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a perforated panel for reticulation to a film adhesive. The method includes supporting the perforated panel. The method also includes adhering the film adhesive to the perforated panel without initiating a cure of the film adhesive. The method applies a vacuum to the film adhesive. Next the method will move the perforated panel at a predetermined speed through a reticulation unit. Next the method will soften the film adhesive and finally remove the film adhesive from the perforations by an airflow. The method is generally used for creating acoustic sheet panels for use in many industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: John L. McNeely, Ray Funderburke, Shannon Hogg