Willoughby M Quin

US Patent:

20090295796, Dec 3, 2009

Filed:

May 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/129645

Inventors:

Clayton D. Brown - Colchester CT, US
Daniel Robert Bolduc - Agawam MA, US
Willoughby Marshall Quin - North Haven CT, US
James J. Toczko - East Hampton CT, US

International Classification:

G06T 17/40

US Classification:

345420

Abstract:

An example method of updating a model includes locating points on a part, establishing a reference dimension using the point locations, and updating the model using the reference dimension.

US Patent:

54318653, Jul 11, 1995

Filed:

Nov 12, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/151504

Inventors:

Willoughby M. Quin - New Haven CT

Assignee:

The Plastic Forming Company, Inc. - Woodbridge CT

International Classification:

B29C 4972
B29C 3702

US Classification:

264 401

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for trimming a contoured non-round workpiece includes a torch for flame treating or trimming the workpiece by impinging a flame on the workpiece, a holding member for supporting the workpiece, the holding member being rotatably mounted relative to the torch, and a control member for cooperating the holding member with the torch so that the torch follows the contour of the workpiece when the holding member is rotated relative to the torch. The control member generates an electronic image of the workpiece and guides the torch along the contour of the workpiece in accordance with the image.

US Patent:

59012706, May 4, 1999

Filed:

Sep 12, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/711888

Inventors:

Willoughby Marshall Quin - New Haven CT

Assignee:

The Plastic Forming Company, Inc. - Woodbridge CT

International Classification:

B29C 7102
B29C 3702
B26F 126
B26F 306

US Classification:

392382

Abstract:

An apparatus for trimming sharp edges from a non-round workpiece having a contour includes a member for trimming the workpiece by impinging a stream of heated gaseous medium on the workpiece; a member for holding the workpiece, the member for holding being rotatably mounted relative to the member for trimming relative to the member for holding; and a cam for guiding the member for trimming, the cam cooperating the member for holding with the member for trimming so that the member for trimming follows the contour of the workpiece when the member for holding is rotated relative to the member for trimming.

US Patent:

52734226, Dec 28, 1993

Filed:

Oct 5, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/956153

Inventors:

Willoughby M. Quin - New Haven CT

Assignee:

The Plastic Forming Company, Inc. - Woodbridge CT

International Classification:

B29C 3702
B29C 4972

US Classification:

425527

Abstract:

A trimming apparatus for trimming blow molded plastic workpieces includes a torch for heat trimming the workpiece; a turntable for supporting the workpiece, rotatably mounted relative to the torch; and a cam for guiding the torch, the cam cooperating the turntable with the torch so that the torch follows a contour of the workpiece when the turntable is rotated relative to the torch. The cam is preferably disposed on the turntable and in registry with the workpiece, and has a contour selected according to the contour of a surface of the workpiece to be trimmed so as to properly position the torch relative to the surface of the workpiece to be trimmed.

US Patent:

20140133967, May 15, 2014

Filed:

Nov 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/674342

Inventors:

- Hartford CT, US
Willoughby Marshall Quin - North Haven CT, US

Assignee:

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION - Hartford CT

International Classification:

F02C 7/00
B22C 9/02
B22C 9/00
B22D 25/02

US Classification:

415144, 164 761, 164 44, 164 35

Abstract:

An intermediate case (IMC) for use in a compressor section of a gas turbine engine includes a bleed duct and an IMC centerbody. The bleed duct is formed via sand casting. The IMC centerbody is formed via investment casting and is fixedly attached to the bleed duct.