Patents by Inventor Robert William Woodall

Robert William Woodall 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 of providing a corrosion barrier between dissimilar metals with an epoxy insulator
    Patent number: 9604676
    Abstract: A method for providing a corrosion-resistant barrier between bolted dissimilar metals comprising the steps of disposing epoxy adhesive tape on at least one of a first and second metal member, curing the epoxy adhesive tape, applying a corrosion-resistant layer to the first and second metal members, and bolting the first and second metal members together such that the cured epoxy adhesive tape is positioned between the first and second metal members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Elaine C. Kelley, Robert G. Starbowski, Robert William Woodall, Michael William Danyo, Duane Drobnich, Anthony J Grima, Kimberly Ann Lazarz
  • METHOD OF PROVIDING A CORROSION BARRIER BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS WITH AN EPOXY INSULATOR
    Publication number: 20150050075
    Abstract: A method for providing a corrosion-resistant barrier between bolted dissimilar metals comprising the steps of disposing epoxy adhesive tape on at least one of a first and second metal member, curing the epoxy adhesive tape, applying a corrosion-resistant layer to the first and second metal members, and bolting the first and second metal members together such that the cured epoxy adhesive tape is positioned between the first and second metal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Elaine C. Kelley, Robert G. Starbowski, Robert William Woodall, Michael William Danyo, Duane Drobnich, Anthony J. Grima, Kimberly Ann Lazarz
  • Hem flange
    Patent number: 7115322
    Abstract: An open hem flange for a vehicle door includes an inner reinforcing panel and an outer panel having a first outer portion and a second inner portion folded about the inner panel at a base. The inner reinforcing panel includes dimpled sections against the second outer portion which provides a gap between the inner panel and the second inner portion of the outer. A gap also exists between the inner reinforcing panel and the outer portion of the outer panel to allow the hem flange to be properly cleaned and electrocoated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William James Curtiss, Carl Rodney Roush, Dave Henry Meyer, Katherine P. Minnich, Robert G. Starbowski, Robert William Woodall, Scott G. Miller, Timothy J. Moore
  • Hem flange
    Publication number: 20030067187
    Abstract: An open hem flange for a vehicle door includes an inner reinforcing panel and an outer panel having a first outer portion and a second inner portion folded about the inner panel at a base. The inner reinforcing panel includes dimpled sections against the second outer portion which provides a gap between the inner panel and the second inner portion of the outer. A gap also exists between the inner reinforcing panel and the outer portion of the outer panel to allow the hem flange to be properly cleaned and electrocoated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William James Curtiss, Carl Rodney Roush, Dave Henry Meyer, Katherine P. Minnich, Robert G. Starbowski, Robert William Woodall, Scott G. Miller, Timothy J. Moore