Patents by Inventor Val Brustad

Val Brustad 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).

  • Publication number: 20070051469
    Abstract: A method of disassembling at least a portion of a structure that includes parts which are bonded together. The method includes selecting a subsurface depth within the structure at which it is desired to cause debonding of the structure. A laser beam diameter, pulse width and power level predetermined to produce a peak tensile stress within the structure at the selected depth are selected. A laser having the selected beam diameter is used to apply a shock load at the selected pulse width and power level to the structure. Using this method, damaged or unwanted aircraft skin, patches or overlays on structure can be removed more cleanly and simply than milling, grinding or other mechanical methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Bossi, Val Brustad
  • Publication number: 20060017200
    Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacturing fiber-reinforced resin parts are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin part includes positioning a plurality of fibers on a mold surface of a female tool, and covering the fibers with a sealing layer. The method further includes pressing a portion of the covered fibers against an interior transition region (e.g., an internal radius) of the mold surface. While the portion of covered fibers is pressed against the interior transition region, air is removed from between the sealing layer and the mold surface to draw at least a partial vacuum between the sealing layer and the mold surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Cundiff, Dennis Hanks, Jack Woods, Val Brustad, Andrew Modin