Michael K Maxwell

US Patent:

7226559, Jun 5, 2007

Filed:

Dec 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/000148

Inventors:

Michael K. Maxwell - Long Beach CA, US
Richard J. Gardiner - Murray UT, US

Assignee:

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. - Torrance CA

International Classification:

B29C 70/48
B32B 3/12

US Classification:

264511, 264257, 264258, 264259, 264263, 264313, 264314, 264317, 264324, 264571, 156245, 156286, 1563071, 1563077

Abstract:

A method for molding composite structures whereby a material stack including a core having first and second opposing sides is prepared. The preparing of the material stack includes applying a fibrous support layer on at least one of the first side and the second side of the core section, applying an adhesive layer on the support layer, and applying a thermoplastic barrier layer on the adhesive layer. The method also includes preparing a resin and a mold; placing the material stack in the mold; sealing the core; infusing the mold and material stack with resin; curing the structure; and removing the structure from the mold. In one embodiment, the method creates a composite aircraft wing panel.

US Patent:

7630932, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Jan 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/355755

Inventors:

John Thomas Danaher - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Michael Maxwell - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Justin Depow - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Scott Metzger - San Luis Obispo CA, US

Assignee:

Transunion Interactive, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 38, 705 37

Abstract:

Methods, apparatuses and systems facilitating analysis of expected interest rates and, in some embodiments, other conditions and circumstances associated with a variety of different loan types. In one embodiment, the present invention allows for a network-based application allowing users the ability to assess for what loan interest rates they are eligible based on current interest rate data and credit analysis scores that are used to determine qualifications for one of a variety of interest rates. In one embodiment, the present invention enables a web-based loan rate analysis system that combines credit score analysis with analyses of collateral and debt/income to offer users the ability to learn for what loan interest rates they are eligible when purchasing or refinancing a home. Embodiments of the present invention further provide “what if” calculators allowing users to assess the impact of hypothetical changes to various factors determinative of available loan rates and other circumstances associated with loans.

US Patent:

20030154162, Aug 14, 2003

Filed:

Feb 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/364090

Inventors:

John Danaher - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Michael Maxwell - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Justin Depow - San Luis Obispo CA, US
Scott Meizger - San Luis Obispo CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/038000

Abstract:

Methods, apparatuses and systems providing a voice-based interface to credit report retrieval systems allowing users to order credit report data using a telephone or similar device. The present invention provides novel functionality and process flows directed to handling a request from a caller for a credit report, while providing a secure and easy-to-use voice interface. In one embodiment, the functionality associated with the present invention allows a customer to access his/her credit score via a telephone or other suitable voice-based device, and have a credit report mailed to his/her address. The use of a voice interface, instead of a traditional graphical user interface associated with web-based services accessible over a client computer, marks a departure from traditional credit reporting product channels and provides an opportunity to access a large market of consumers who do not regularly access the Internet. In one embodiment, the present invention further provides a novel authentication methodology, especially adapted to telephone network devices and other interfaces having limited text entry capabilities, that minimizes the opportunity for malicious users to glean authenticating information; i.e. personal information presumably known to an individual that may be used to authenticate identity.

US Patent:

20070207323, Sep 6, 2007

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/790997

Inventors:

Michael Maxwell - Long Beach CA, US
Richard Gardiner - Murray UT, US

International Classification:

B32B 9/04
B29C 65/00

US Classification:

428414000, 156285000, 428411100, 428413000, 428421000, 428473500

Abstract:

A molded composite structure and a method of manufacturing a molded composite structure are disclosed. In one embodiment, an aircraft wing panel and a method for manufacturing an aircraft wing panel are disclosed. In another embodiment, the method of manufacturing a molded composite structure uses a resin transfer molding process.

US Patent:

20080006739, Jan 10, 2008

Filed:

Dec 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/607854

Inventors:

Kazuhiko Mochida - Rancho Palos Verdes CA, US
Curtis Longo - Alta Loma CA, US
Garrick Talavera - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US
Takao Tate - Shizuoka, JP
Michael Maxwell - Long Beach CA, US

International Classification:

B64D 35/00
F16F 15/00
F16H 37/06

US Classification:

244060000, 267136000, 477034000, 07466500A

Abstract:

A power train for a vehicle may include at least two power sources configured to supply power for propelling the vehicle. Each of the power sources may include a power source output shaft. The power train may further include a transmission including at least two transmission inputs operably coupled to the at least two power source output shafts, and a single transmission output shaft configured to supply power to a propulsion member. The power train may also include a controller configured to control operation of the at least two power sources, and the controller may include a full-authority digital electronic controller (FADEC).

US Patent:

20080105380, May 8, 2008

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/790999

Inventors:

Michael K. Maxwell - Long Beach CA, US
Richard J. Gardiner - Murray UT, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/14

US Classification:

156382

Abstract:

A system for manufacturing a molded composite structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a first preparing component configured to prepare a material stack, wherein the material stack comprises a core section having first and second opposing sides, and wherein the first preparing component further comprises: a first applying component configured to apply first and second substantially fibrous support layers on the first side and second opposing side of the core section wherein the substantially fibrous support layers provide a vacuum path for evacuation of the core section; a second applying component configured to apply an adhesive layer on the first and second support layers and on any other surface of the core not covered by the first and second support layers; and a third applying component configured to apply a thermoplastic barrier layer on the adhesive layers covering all surfaces of the core; a second preparing component configured to prepare a resin; a third preparing component configured to prepare a mold; a placing component configured to place the material stack in the mold; an evacuating component configured to evacuate air from the core section of the material stack through the vacuum path provided by the substantially fibrous support layers; a sealing component configured to seal the evacuated core section, wherein the sealing component further comprises a first curing component configured to cure the adhesive layer to adhere the support layers and thermoplastic barrier layer to the core sections such that after sealing, the thermoplastic barrier layer prevents air from entering the core section, thereby forming an evacuated material stack; an infusing component configured to infuse the mold and the evacuated material stack with the resin to form the structure; a second curing component configured to cure the structure; and a removing component configured to remove the structure from the mold.

US Patent:

20100140404, Jun 10, 2010

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/790998

Inventors:

Michael K. Maxwell - Long Beach CA, US
Richard J. Gardiner - Murray UT, US

International Classification:

B64C 3/20
B64C 3/00
B64C 3/18
B64D 37/02
B64D 37/04
B64D 47/00

US Classification:

2441231

Abstract:

A composite wing panel is disclosed. In one embodiment, a wing panel for an aircraft includes an external skin having a substantially smooth laminar surface, the external skin including multiple layers of a cured material; a sealed core material located within the external skin, the core material having first and second side opposing sides and having been substantially evacuated of air; and a support element disposed within the external skin, the external skin and support element being co-bonded or co-cured together.

US Patent:

20130180393, Jul 18, 2013

Filed:

Jul 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/546388

Inventors:

ANDREAS KIENZLE - Mottingen Balgheim, DE
ROBERTA HINES - LONG BEACH CA, US
MICHAEL MAXWELL - LONG BEACH CA, US

Assignee:

SGL CARBON SE - WIESBADEN

International Classification:

F41H 5/04
F41H 5/02

US Classification:

89 3602, 264 296

Abstract:

A device and process of forming a defensive, ceramic based, applique armor for covering and protecting a substrate which may be exposed to attack by projectiles, the applique armor having a flat or curved armor plate formed of ceramic material and having a first surface and a second surface; wherein the ceramic material being formed of silicon carbide with carbon fibers (C/SiC) and the ceramic material has a plurality of holes on at least one of the surfaces; the holes having a diameter smaller than an anticipated bullet or ammunition projectile and the holes being set obliquely relative to at least one surface, whereby the device and process provide holes formed by press molding, boring, drilling, or combinations thereof.