Patents by Inventor Todd J. Washburn

Todd J. Washburn 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).

  • Composite mandrel for autoclave curing applications
    Patent number: 10286577
    Abstract: A composite mandrel includes a generally elongated mandrel body comprising a resilient mandrel core and an elastomeric mandrel outer layer disposed outside the mandrel core. A method for fabricating a contoured stiffened composite panel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brian G. Robins, Daniel M. Rotter, Todd J. Washburn, Panagiotis E. George
  • COMPOSITE MANDREL FOR AUTOCLAVE CURING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160243730
    Abstract: A composite mandrel includes a generally elongated mandrel body comprising a resilient mandrel core and an elastomeric mandrel outer layer disposed outside the mandrel core. A method for fabricating a contoured stiffened composite panel is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Brian G. Robins, Daniel M. Rotter, Todd J. Washburn, Panagiotis E. George
  • Composite mandrel for autoclave curing applications
    Patent number: 9327467
    Abstract: A composite mandrel includes a generally elongated mandrel body comprising a resilient mandrel core and an elastomeric mandrel outer layer disposed outside the mandrel core. A method for fabricating a contoured stiffened composite panel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian G. Robins, Daniel M. Rotter, Todd J. Washburn, Panagiotis E. George
  • Wrinkle reduction in uncured composite laminates
    Patent number: 9150700
    Abstract: Wrinkles are removed from fiber reinforced resin plies of an uncured composite layup by subjecting the wrinkles to vibration and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Juan C. Guzman, Douglas A. McCarville, Daniel M. Rotter, Todd J. Washburn, Kurtis S. Willden, Donald C. Darrow
  • WRINKLE REDUCTION IN UNCURED COMPOSITE LAMINATES
    Publication number: 20100078845
    Abstract: Wrinkles are removed from fiber reinforced resin plies of an uncured composite layup by subjecting the wrinkles to vibration and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Juan C. Guzman, Douglas McCarville, Daniel M. Rotter, Todd J. Washburn, Kurtis S. Willden, Donald C. Darrow
  • Composite Mandrel For Autoclave Curing Applications
    Publication number: 20100006739
    Abstract: A composite mandrel includes a generally elongated mandrel body comprising a resilient mandrel core and an elastomeric mandrel outer layer disposed outside the mandrel core. A method for fabricating a contoured stiffened composite panel is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Brian G. Robins, Daniel M. Rotter, Todd J. Washburn, Panagiotis E. George