Adam W Lang

US Patent:

8132430, Mar 13, 2012

Filed:

Jun 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/151629

Inventors:

Mark S. Wilenski - Seattle WA, US
Adam J. Lang - Huntington Beach CA, US
Alan M. Markus - Lake Forest CA, US
Larry A. Godby - North Hills CA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

C03C 17/02
B32B 9/00

US Classification:

65444, 65385, 65442, 428387, 428390

Abstract:

A glass fiber and a method of manufacturing a glass fiber for reinforcing a transparent composite matrix are disclosed. The glass fiber includes a first glass material having a first set of mechanical properties including a first modulus and a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and a second glass material having a second set of mechanical properties including a second modulus and a second CTE. The second glass material forms a substantially uniform coating on the first glass material. The second CTE is less than the first CTE. The glass fiber is formed by reducing the cross-section of a glass fiber preform of the first glass material coated with the second glass material by hot working. Because of the selected difference in the CTE's, the first glass material imparts a compressive force upon the second glass material, which improves the strength of the glass fiber.

US Patent:

8141393, Mar 27, 2012

Filed:

Jun 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/151656

Inventors:

Mark S. Wilenski - Seattle WA, US
Adam J. Lang - Huntington Beach CA, US
Alan M. Markus - Lake Forest CA, US
Larry A. Godby - North Hills CA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

C03C 17/02
B32B 9/00

US Classification:

65444, 65385, 65442, 428387, 428390

Abstract:

A glass fiber and a method of manufacturing a glass fiber for reinforcing a transparent composite matrix is disclosed. The glass fiber includes a first glass material having a first refractive index, a first modulus, and a first durability characteristic and a second glass material having a second refractive index, a second modulus, and second durability characteristic. The second durability characteristic is greater than the first durability characteristic. Durability characteristic is selected from the group comprising resistance to chemical attack, resistance to acid attack, resistance to fading from exposure to ultra-violet radiation, and resistance to mechanical abrasion.

US Patent:

20090181211, Jul 16, 2009

Filed:

Jan 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/015221

Inventors:

Adam J. LANG - Huntington Beach CA, US
Mark S. Wilenski - Seatle WA, US
Alan M. Markus - Lake Forest CA, US
Larry A. Godby - North Hills CA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B32B 5/28

US Classification:

428113, 428105, 156178

Abstract:

A reinforcing fiber for reinforcing a transparent matrix composite. The fiber includes a substantially transparent fiber ribbon having an elongated cross-sectional geometry. The fiber ribbon includes edges that are substantially opaque. Light is substantially prevented from passing through the opaque edges to reduce or eliminate light distortion through the fiber. A composite utilizing the reinforcing fibers and a method for making a window assembly and a method for manufacturing a vehicle are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20090226692, Sep 10, 2009

Filed:

Mar 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/042549

Inventors:

Mark S. WILENSKI - Seattle WA, US
Adam J. LANG - Huntington Beach CA, US
Alan M. MARKUS - Lake Forest CA, US
Larry A. GODBY - North Hills CA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

C03B 37/075
C03C 17/02
B32B 17/02

US Classification:

4282921, 428375, 65444, 65437, 65442

Abstract:

A glass fiber and a method of manufacturing a glass fiber for reinforcing a transparent composite matrix are disclosed. The glass fiber includes a first glass material having a first set of mechanical properties including a first modulus and a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and a second glass material having a second set of mechanical properties including a second modulus and a second CTE. The second glass material forms a substantially uniform coating on the first glass material. The second CTE is less than the first CTE. The glass fiber is formed by reducing the cross-section of a glass fiber preform of the first glass material coated with the second glass material by hot working. Because of the selected difference in the CTE's, the first glass material imparts a compressive force upon the second glass material, which improves the strength of the glass fiber.

US Patent:

20090226709, Sep 10, 2009

Filed:

Mar 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/042610

Inventors:

Mark S. WILENSKI - Seattle WA, US
Adam J. LANG - Huntington Beach CA, US
Alan M. MARKUS - Lake Forest CA, US
Larry A. GODBY - North Hills CA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B32B 17/02
C03B 37/075
B32B 33/00

US Classification:

428325, 428378, 65444, 65442

Abstract:

A glass fiber and a method of manufacturing a glass fiber for reinforcing a transparent composite matrix is disclosed. The glass fiber includes a first glass material having a first refractive index, a first modulus, and a first durability characteristic and a second glass material having a second refractive index, a second modulus, and second durability characteristic. The second durability characteristic is greater than the first durability characteristic. Durability characteristic is selected from the group comprising resistance to chemical attack, resistance to acid attack, resistance to fading from exposure to ultra-violet radiation, and resistance to mechanical abrasion.

US Patent:

20210210768, Jul 8, 2021

Filed:

Jan 6, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/735464

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Ali Yousefiani - Tustin CA, US
Adam J. Lang - Orange CA, US
Bruno Zamorano Senderos - Huntsville AL, US
Chellappa Balan - Mason OH, US

International Classification:

H01M 8/0202
H01M 8/0271
H01M 8/2404

Abstract:

A fuel cell stack is described. The fuel cell stack comprises an interconnect assembly comprising a cathode-side interface coupled to an interconnect via a first joint, and an anode-side interface coupled to the interconnect via a second joint, the interconnect assembly having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) at an interface side of the interconnect assembly. The fuel cell stack further comprises a fuel cell element coupled to the interconnect assembly at the interface side via a hermetic seal, the fuel cell element having a second CTE at the interface side, the first CTE and the second CTE satisfying a predetermined CTE matching condition.

US Patent:

20180304988, Oct 25, 2018

Filed:

Jul 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/025897

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Thomas R. Pinney - Long Beach CA, US
Jonathan D. Embler - Tustin CA, US
Adam J. Lang - Orange CA, US
Keith G. Rackers - Florissant MO, US
Stephen E. Lehman - Golden Eagle IL, US

International Classification:

B64C 1/40
B64D 33/04

Abstract:

A mechanically attached thermal protection system (MATPS) includes an insulating tile having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of access holes that extend through the insulating tile from the top surface to the bottom surface. A plurality of brackets include a first end attached to the insulating tile and a second end including a mounting hole therethrough, the second end being positioned proximate the bottom surface of the insulating tile. A plurality of fasteners are positioned proximate the bottom surface of the insulating tile and at least partially positioned within one of the access holes so as to be accessible from the top surface of the insulating tile through one of the plurality of access holes. A MATPS including a plurality of air channels within the insulating tile and a method for sealing these air channels to those within an adjacent structure is also described herein.

US Patent:

20140248812, Sep 4, 2014

Filed:

Sep 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/629782

Inventors:

Adam J. Lang - Orange CA, US
Leanne L. Lehman - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Vann Heng - Buena Park CA, US
Kenneth R. Stempel - Culver City CA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

B32B 9/04
B32B 5/02
B05D 7/24

US Classification:

442179, 427209, 442 59

Abstract:

High-temperature fabrics with a coatings to provide oxidation protection at high temperatures, and capable of being formed into a variety of softgoods parts, and methods for their manufacture are disclosed.