Patents by Inventor Robert W. Wakelee

Robert W. Wakelee 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).

  • Stringer flange extending to composite skin edge
    Patent number: 9926067
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided. The apparatus comprises a composite stringer having a flange configured to contact a composite skin. The flange comprises a first region comprising tapered plies, a second region comprising tapered plies, and a first end. The first end is configured to extend to an edge of the composite skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Hyukbong Kwon, Paul E. Nelson, Eduard Oyzerskiy, Robert W. Wakelee