Carl J Reis

US Patent:

6435242, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Jul 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/624456

Inventors:

Carl Andrew Reis - Torrance CA 90504
Thomas James Ambrose - Los Angeles CA 90043

International Classification:

B32B 3500

US Classification:

156382, 156 94, 156580

Abstract:

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a pressure applicator device for applying pressure to a repair patch of a repair surface. The pressure applicator device is provided with a generally annular suction member for providing suction attachment to the repair composite surface about the repair patch. The pressure applicator device is further provided with a cover member which is disposable above and across the suction member. The cover member is attached to the suction member. The pressure applicator device is further provided with a flexible pressure bladder formed of a generally fluid tight elastic material which is disposed beneath the cover member and interior to the suction member. The pressure bladder defines upper and lower chambers. The upper chamber is disposed between the cover member and the pressure bladder.

US Patent:

6645610, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

May 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/583605

Inventors:

Carl Andrew Reis - Torrance CA
Benjamin S. Wong - Diamond Bar CA

Assignee:

Northrop Grumann - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

B32B 302

US Classification:

4282974, 428 90, 428 92, 428 93

Abstract:

A cured composite material formed in accordance with the method of the present invention. The method initially providing for providing a peel-ply sheet which defines opposed planar faces. A multitude of elongate bond fibers are embedded into the peel-ply sheet in a manner wherein a majority of the bond fibers do not extend in co-planar relation to the planar faces of the peel-ply sheet. A resin composite material is provided. The peel-ply sheet is applied to the resin composite material such that the bond fibers are partially embedded therein. The resin composite material is cured. The peel-ply sheet is removed from the cured resin composite material such that the bond fibers remain implanted therein.

US Patent:

6665949, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Jul 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911990

Inventors:

Carl A. Reis - Torrance CA
Doris Andren Reis - Torrance CA

Assignee:

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F26B 1900

US Classification:

34232, 34 90, 34104, 34229, 34241

Abstract:

A drying tool for drying moisture present in cells of a honeycomb core. The tool includes an inflatable bladder compartment having a bendable exterior surface and a plurality of open-ended nozzles protruding from this exterior surface, with each nozzle having a passage in fluid communication with the bladder compartment. A connector element is connectible with a hot air source for delivering hot air into the bladder compartment for subsequent dispatch through the plurality of nozzles. Preferably, the nozzles are situated in a grid formation and are of a generally conical configuration. In use, the bendable exterior surface with the protruding nozzles is bowed or curved to generally configure to the exterior shape of the honeycomb core such that hot air is pinpointed in a grid pattern to drive heated air into the core and thereby cause circulation through the core cells for moisture evaporation.

US Patent:

6668561, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Jun 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/185939

Inventors:

Chi H. Sheu - Los Angeles CA
Carl A. Reis - Torrance CA
George V. Case - Gardena CA

Assignee:

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F17C 100

US Classification:

62 451, 22056012

Abstract:

A pressure regulated structure includes a first layer, a second layer, a non-metallic honeycomb assembly, and a vent. The honeycomb assembly is between the first layer and the second layer and includes a plurality of walls forming cells, at least some of the walls including laser-formed apertures to allow fluid communication between cells. The vent is fluidly coupled to the honeycomb assembly, wherein fluid in the cells of the honeycomb assembly may be removed through the vent to decrease pressure in the structure.

US Patent:

6835262, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Jun 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/465319

Inventors:

Carl Reis - Torrance CA
Thomas Ambrose - Los Angeles CA
Chandrakant Shah - Burbank CA

Assignee:

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

B32B 502

US Classification:

156 94, 156228, 156285, 156358, 156581, 1565838, 100 38, 100 92, 100211, 100233, 100268, 10029604

Abstract:

There is provided a pressure bonding system for applying pressure onto at least one tile of a workpiece. This system comprises upper and lower gripper members each having first and second gripper ends. The second gripper ends are connected to each other. The first gripper ends are movable relative to each other to receive the workpiece therebetween. Moreover, an upper pressure applicator assembly is slidably engaged to the upper gripper member. The upper pressure applicator assembly is slidable along the upper gripper member between the first and second ends along a length of the workpiece. The workpiece is placed between the upper and lower gripper members with an edge thereof being adjacent the second gripper ends. The upper pressure applicator applies pressure to the tile(s) upon relative movement of the first ends towards the workpiece to a position adjacent the tile(s).

US Patent:

6991755, Jan 31, 2006

Filed:

Apr 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/417519

Inventors:

Carl Reis - Torrance CA, US
Doris Reis - Torrance CA, US

Assignee:

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

B29C 73/00

US Classification:

264 3611, 264DIG 6, 156 98

Abstract:

A technique and tool are provided for repairing damaged areas of honeycomb structures. The tool includes a plurality of rods axially translatable into the damaged area. Foam material is inserted about the rods and allowed to cure. The rods are later withdrawn leaving a porous core of material. Sleeves may be provided to receive and support the rods as they translate into the damaged area. The sleeves may remain in the damaged area after the rods are withdrawn into the sleeves.

US Patent:

7048986, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Jun 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/461178

Inventors:

Chandrakant Himatlal Shah - Burbank CA, US
Tod Palm - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Timothy Alan Dyer - Garden Grove CA, US
Carl A. Reis - Torrance CA, US

Assignee:

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

B32B 3/20

US Classification:

428117, 4283144, 428 73

Abstract:

A sandwich panel includes a honeycomb core of a plurality of cells. A first skin is adhered to a first surface of the honeycomb core with an adhesive. A second skin is adhered to a second surface of the honeycomb core with the adhesive. The plurality of cells extend longitudinally between the first and second skins. The first and second skins adhere to the honeycomb core to form a sandwich panel having a surface area of at least 2. 25 square feet. A foam fill is disposed within the cells of the honeycomb core. The foam fill and the honeycomb core define a first gap region proximate to the first skin and a second gap region proximate to the second skin.

US Patent:

7503758, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Aug 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/195096

Inventors:

Carl Reis - Torrance CA, US
Doris Reis - Torrance CA, US

Assignee:

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

B29C 73/24

US Classification:

425 12, 425 11, 425468

Abstract:

A technique and tool are provided for repairing damaged areas of honeycomb structures. The tool includes a plurality of rods axially translatable into the damaged area. Foam material is inserted about the rods and allowed to cure. The rods are later withdrawn leaving a porous core of material. Sleeves may be provided to receive and support the rods as they translate into the damaged area. The sleeves may remain in the damaged area after the rods are withdrawn into the sleeves.