Patents by Inventor Ryan Clifford Cox

Ryan Clifford Cox 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).

  • Broach tool design methodology and systems
    Patent number: 8000942
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a design methodology used in manufacturing a broaching tool for cutting slots in aerospace disk applications. The method includes modeling geometry of the slot and the broach tool, which is based upon an initial minimum tooth rise that is determined empirically for the particular disk material. The number of broach inserts and teeth per insert is calculated, and the broach inserts are modeled. The stresses and deformation of the lug are calculated in a finite elements environment based upon simulated incremental broach tool movements. If the lug is not within specifications based upon design constraints, then the broach tool is revised and the simulations are repeated until the slot is within the desired specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany, Shaoluo L. Butler, Barclay Bingham Young, Jr., Agnieszka M. Wusatowska-Samek, James D. Campbell, Jr., Jason Elliott, Adam Cade Wilcox, Ryan Clifford Cox
  • BROACH TOOL DESIGN METHODOLOGY AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20090287458
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a design methodology used in manufacturing a broaching tool for cutting slots in aerospace disk applications. The method includes modeling geometry of the slot and the broach tool, which is based upon an initial minimum tooth rise that is determined empirically for the particular disk material. The number of broach inserts and teeth per insert is calculated, and the broach inserts are modeled. The stresses and deformation of the lug are calculated in a finite elements environment based upon simulated incremental broach tool movements. If the lug is not within specifications based upon design constraints, then the broach tool is revised and the simulations are repeated until the slot is within the desired specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany, Shaoluo L. Butler, Barclay Bingham Young, JR., Agnieszka M. Wusatowska-Sarnek, James D. Campbell, JR., Jason Elliott, Adam Cade Wilcox, Ryan Clifford Cox