Patents by Inventor Stephanie Gratiano

Stephanie Gratiano 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).

  • Coupling polymeric components to one another utilizing electromagnetic energy
    Patent number: 11858220
    Abstract: A method of coupling polymeric components utilizing electromagnetic energy is disclosed. The method can include obtaining a first component having a first coupling portion, a second component having a second coupling portion, and a susceptor. The method can also include mating the first and second components such that the susceptor is proximate the first and second coupling portions. In addition, the method can include applying electromagnetic energy to the susceptor. The susceptor can convert the electromagnetic energy to heat, which can melt portions of the first and second coupling portions about the susceptor to couple the first and second components to one another upon solidification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Curtis B. Carlsten, Peter Willey, Stephanie Gratiano, John Carcone
  • Coupling Polymeric Components to One Another Utilizing Electromagnetic Energy
    Publication number: 20220024146
    Abstract: A method of coupling polymeric components utilizing electromagnetic energy is disclosed. The method can include obtaining a first component having a first coupling portion, a second component having a second coupling portion, and a susceptor. The method can also include mating the first and second components such that the susceptor is proximate the first and second coupling portions. In addition, the method can include applying electromagnetic energy to the susceptor. The susceptor can convert the electromagnetic energy to heat, which can melt portions of the first and second coupling portions about the susceptor to couple the first and second components to one another upon solidification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Curtis B. Carlsten, Peter Willey, Stephanie Gratiano, John Carcone