Patents by Inventor Ryan C. Mortensen

Ryan C. Mortensen 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).

  • Mandrel and method for manufacturing composite structures
    Patent number: 7138031
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining composite structures, such as composite honeycomb structures, during manufacture are provided. The composite structure is cured on a mandrel that defines a layup surface with a grip feature. The grip feature is configured to engage the composite structure during manufacture and retain the structure in a predetermined configuration. A film adhesive can be provided between the grip feature and a tiedown ply that extends from the composite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dave G. Erickson, Panagiotis E. George, Ryan C. Mortensen, Stuart A. Smith