Patents by Inventor Vance Cribb

Vance Cribb 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).

  • Device and method for repairing structural components
    Patent number: 8808823
    Abstract: A device and method to repair a structural component. The device includes a plug that bonds to the structural component. The plug includes a flange and a solid shank extending from the flange, the solid shank being disposable in an opening of the structural component. The device further includes disc that bonds to the structural component such that, when bonded, the disc covers the solid shank of the plug. The method includes bonding the plug to the structural component such that the solid shank of the plug is disposed in the opening of the structural component. The method further includes bonding the disc to the structural component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Textron Innovatons Inc.
    Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Brian French, Vance Cribb
  • Device and Method for Repairing Structural Components
    Publication number: 20120189807
    Abstract: A device and method to repair a structural component. The device includes a plug that bonds to the structural component. The plug includes a flange and a solid shank extending from the flange, the solid shank being disposable in an opening of the structural component. The device further includes disc that bonds to the structural component such that, when bonded, the disc covers the solid shank of the plug. The method includes bonding the plug to the structural component such that the solid shank of the plug is disposed in the opening of the structural component. The method further includes bonding the disc to the structural component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Brian French, Vance Cribb
  • Abrasive article
    Patent number: 8192250
    Abstract: An abrasive article is disclosed that is suitable for cleaning, sanding, scraping, or other such process of removing an outer layer or adherent matter. The abrasive article includes a plurality of abrasive particles at least partially embedded in a frozen liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Shana Deering, Vance Cribb, Dumitru Radu Jitariu, Karen Sem
  • Device and method for repairing structural components
    Patent number: 8152952
    Abstract: A device for repairing a structural component (305) having a first member (401) adapted for bonding to a structural component (305).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Brian French, Vance Cribb
  • Device and Method for Repairing Structural Components
    Publication number: 20090208691
    Abstract: A device for repairing a structural component (305) having a first member (401) adapted for bonding to a structural component (305).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Brian French, Vance Cribb
  • Method and apparatus for locating and aligning fasteners
    Patent number: 7216436
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for precisely locating, aligning, targeting, and marking locations for fastener holes in structures is disclosed. The method and apparatus utilizes laser devices to project laser beams through alignment tools to determine the proper location and orientation of the fastener holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Nicklas Gonzales, Vance Cribb
  • Method and apparatus for locating and aligning fasteners
    Publication number: 20060042068
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for precisely locating, aligning, targeting, and marking locations for fastener holes in structures is disclosed. The method and apparatus utilizes laser devices to project laser beams through alignment tools to determine the proper location and orientation of the fastener holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Nicklas Gonzales, Vance Cribb