Patents by Inventor Shawn D. Pannell

Shawn D. Pannell 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).

  • Composites joined with z-pin reinforcement
    Patent number: 6436507
    Abstract: Prefabricated composite detail parts use precured strips that include Z-pin reinforcement along the bond line. Each strip has Z-pin stubble protruding from opposed faces so that the pins are embedded into the detail parts when the joint forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Shawn D. Pannell
  • Composites joined with precured, Z-pinned strips
    Patent number: 5935698
    Abstract: Prefabricated composite detail parts use precured strips that include Z-pin reinforcement along the bond line. Each strip has Z-pin stubble protruding from opposed faces so that the pins are embedded into the detail parts when the joint forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Shawn D. Pannell
  • Precured strips for Z-pin joining of composites
    Patent number: 5876832
    Abstract: Prefabricated composite detail parts use precured strips that include Z-pin reinforcement along the bond line. Each strip has Z-pin stubble protruding from opposed faces so that the pins are embedded into the detail parts when the joint forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: Shawn D. Pannell
  • Joining composites using Z-pinned precured strips
    Patent number: 5876540
    Abstract: Prefabricated composite detail parts use precured strips that include Z-pin reinforcement along the bond line. Each strip has Z-pin stubble protruding from opposed faces so that the pins are embedded into the detail parts when the joint forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Shawn D. Pannell