Adam Perry Lang

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:

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.