Patents by Inventor Sheri L. Whisler

Sheri L. Whisler 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).

  • Fiber reinforced composite part and method of making same
    Patent number: 6004650
    Abstract: A method is provided for making a composite part. The method comprises the steps of: providing continuous strand material including continuous reinforcing fibers; providing a mold having an inner cavity; placing the continuous strand material in the mold cavity; providing a composite material containing discontinuous reinforcing fibers; adding the composite material to the mold cavity; and molding a composite part from the composite material and the strand material such that the part is reinforced by continuous and discontinuous reinforcing fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Schweizer, Sheri L. Whisler
  • Reinforcement mat
    Patent number: 5965262
    Abstract: A mat is provided which comprises a plurality of strands, each including reinforcing fibers and polymeric material. First portions of the strands are angularly positioned at an angle relative to second portions of the strands and are joined to the second portions via the polymeric material. Also provided is a method for forming the mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglass Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri L. Whisler, Frank J. Macdonald, Margaret M. Woodside