Patents by Inventor Robert D. Spaans

Robert D. Spaans 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).

  • Pultrusion Method and Related Article
    Publication number: 20100011694
    Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced composite structure comprises providing a plurality of fiberglass rovings to a resin applicator. The plastic applicator has an inlet, an outlet, and a plastic applicator cavity such that the rovings enter the plastic applicator through the inlet and exit through the outlet. The inlet and outlet are relatively positioned to spread out the rovings. Resin-containing rovings are directed between a first fiberglass matt and a second fiberglass matt and then cured. A joint that connects two frame members formed by the method of the invention is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: COMFORT LINE LTD.
    Inventors: Robert D. Spaans, Jacob J. Huskins, John L. Sigmund, Robert W. Jennings
  • Pultrusion method and related article
    Patent number: 7597771
    Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced composite structure comprises providing a plurality of fiberglass rovings to a resin applicator. The plastic applicator has an inlet, an outlet, and a plastic applicator cavity such that the rovings enter the plastic applicator through the inlet and exit through the outlet. The inlet and outlet are relatively positioned to spread out the rovings. Resin-containing rovings are directed between a first fiberglass matt and a second fiberglass matt and then cured. A joint that connects two frame members formed by the method of the invention is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Comfort Line Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert D. Spaans, Jacob J. Huskins, John L. Sigmund, Robert W. Jennings