DR. JOHN WILLIAM GILLESPIE, M.D.
Radiology in Hockessin, DE

6759352, Jul 6, 2004

Jul 5, 2001

09/899782

Curt Delanoy - N. Massapequa NY
John Gillespie - Hockessin DE

Sony Corporation - Tokyo

B32B 2704

442 64, 442 65, 442366, 428110, 428113, 428114, 4282991, 4282974

A composite carbon fiber material is formed of one or more layers of carbon fiber material in which the carbon fibers are aligned all in the same direction and a mat of nonwoven, woven, or off-axis unidirectional carbon fibers are laminated together. Layers may be used individually or as a hybrid. The layers can be preimpregnated or impregnated during processing using thermoplastic or thermosetting resins. A layer of thermoplastic resin is applied either over the surface or within the composite structure, and the resin permeates the material so as to provide a more stable mechanical structure once the resin is processed. The material combines good mechanical strength with improved electrical current carrying properties when compared with the aligned carbon fiber layer alone. The layering sequence, layer type, and resin type can be specified to tailor electrical properties, mechanical properties, durability, and wear resistance. The resultant material achieves these results in substantially smaller material thickness than previously available.

2007024, Oct 18, 2007

Oct 25, 2006

11/552760

K. Vaidyanathan - Tucson AZ, US
Jeffrey Campbell - Tucson AZ, US
Arthur Studley - Tucson AZ, US
Christina Bisch - Tucson AZ, US
John Gillespie - Hockessin DE, US
Stephen Andersen - Elkton MD, US
Ahmad Obaid - Newark DE, US

ADVANCED CERAMICS RESEARCH, INC. - Tucson AZ

B32B 13/04, E04C 1/00

428446000, 428411100, 052309100

Sandwich composite constructions with superior thermal and acoustic insulation properties are provided. In addition, the sandwich composite constructions are lightweight and have a mechanical integrity that may allow them to withstand an impact force of five pounds per square inch or more. One aspect of the present invention relates to the composition of the sandwich constructions, while another relates to methods of fabricating the sandwich composite constructions. Materials incorporated into the constructions include fibrous material, aerogel, resin, separation material, and insulating material, such as a foam. A vacuum assisted resin transfer method (VARTM) may be used to manufacture the sandwich composites by infusing resin into a composite preform such that the resin is received into at least a portion of the fibrous material pores. Water soluble tooling materials may be used as the substrate for the preform to fabricate sandwich composite panels having either simple or complex geometries.

7041192, May 9, 2006

May 16, 2003

10/439765

Curt Delanoy - N. Massapequa NY, US
John Gillespie - Hockessin DE, US

Micro Contacts Inc. - Hicksville NY

C09J 5/00

1563073, 1563077

A composite carbon fiber material is formed of one or more layers of carbon fiber material in which the carbon fibers are aligned all in the same direction and a mat of nonwoven, woven, or off-axis unidirectional carbon fibers are laminated together. Layers may be used individually or as a hybrid. The layers can be preimpregnated or impregnated during processing using thermoplastic or thermosetting resins. A layer of thermoplastic resin is applied either over the surface or within the composite structure, and the resin permeates the material so as to provide a more stable mechanical structure once the resin is processed. The material combines good mechanical strength with improved electrical current carrying properties when compared with the aligned carbon fiber layer alone. The layering sequence, layer type, and resin type can be specified to tailor electrical properties, mechanical properties, durability, and wear resistance. The resultant material achieves these results in substantially smaller material thickness than previously available.

2006001, Jan 19, 2006

Apr 19, 2005

11/109491

Jack Gerhard - Ridgeley WV, US
Eric Lynam - Keyser WV, US
Mark Shaffer - Hyndman PA, US
Shridhar Yariagadda - Newark DE, US
Nicholas Shevchenko - Newark DE, US
Bruce Fink - Havre de Grace MD, US
Dirk Heider - Newark DE, US
John Tierney - Newark DE, US
John Gillespie - Hockessin DE, US

B29C 35/02

425384000

A method and apparatus for forming laminate composite structures. At least two laminae, each containing electrically conductive reinforcing fibers, are placed upon each other in contacting relationship to form a generally layered structure. The layered structure may be subjected to heat to conductively transfer heat through the layered structure and thereby improve the surface contact between the two laminae. The layered structure is volumetrically heated by inductively transferring energy to the electrically conductive reinforcing fibers. The heated, layered structure is consolidated, such as by applying pressure and reducing the temperature of the layered structure. The consolidated structure is then quenched by rapidly cooling the consolidated structure in a directionally controlled manner about a midplane thereof.

5626471, May 6, 1997

May 10, 1994

8/240279

Ian Howie - Newark DE
Roderic Don - Newark DE
John W. Gillespie - Hockessin DE
Scott Holmes - St. Louis MO

University of Delaware - Newark DE

F23D 1452

431251

The invention is drawn to a nozzle device for gas torches which allows interactive, real-time control of thermoplastic processing and a method of using this device. The device consists of a movable nozzle slide that it attached to the tip of the torch. The nozzle slide can be moved in an upward or downward direction, thereby changing the amount of heat contacting the material.

5225025, Jul 6, 1993

May 14, 1991

7/699378

Cynthia L. T. Lambing - Alcoa Center PA
Stephen M. Andersen - Bear DE
Scott Holmes - Holland PA
Roderic Don - Newark DE
Scott Leach - Baltimore MD
John Gillespie - Hockessin DE

Aluminum Company of America - Pittsburgh PA

B32B 3100, B32B 3124

156358

A method and apparatus for automated resistance welding of materials is provided. The material may be thermoplastic material. The material has a layer of a second material adjacent thereto. The second material is a dissimilar material which may be applied as a film or a coating on the first material, or the second material may be a separate layer placed adjacent the first material. A heating element is placed in the interface between overlapping portions of the two pieces of material to be welded together. The layers are directly adjacent to the heating element. The layers can be consolidated onto the heating element if desired. The heating element can be composed of carbon fibers in a polymer matrix. The heating element is supplied with current to generate resistive heating. The heating causes melting of the layers adjacent to and contacting the material.

2008023, Oct 2, 2008

Jul 15, 2005

11/182365

K. Ranji Vaidyanathan - Tucson AZ, US
Catherine Green - Tucson AZ, US
John W. Gillespie - Hockessin DE, US
Shridhar Yarlagadda - Newark DE, US
Gregory J. Artz - Tucson AZ, US

Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc. - Tucson AZ

B29C 45/16

264255, 264256

Methods and compositions for fabricating composite parts including at least one structural material and at least one protective material that are integrally bonded without the use of secondary bonding operations. One or more of the materials forming the layers of the composite parts may be a ceramic composition with or without porosity and one or more of the materials may be a polymer composition. Methods including co-injection processes also are provided for fabricating multi-layered structures in which each layer serves a desired function while still being integrated into the overall structure.

6048488, Apr 11, 2000

Oct 23, 1997

8/956595

Bruce K. Fink - Havre de Grace MD
John Gillespie - Hockessin DE
Emanuele Gillio - Newark DE
Karl Bernetich - Wilmington DE

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army - Washington DC

B32B 3112

264510

Multiple resin transfer molding is the simultaneous injection of differing esins in fiber preforms with or without a separation layer. The flow of the resins is controlled by varying the permeabilities of the preforms and the separation layer. The method produces multifunctional hybrid composites made of multilayered preforms and multiple resins. A fundamental advantage of the invention is the simplification of the manufacturing process.

6935594, Aug 30, 2005

Nov 12, 2002

10/293852

K. Ranji Vaidyanathan - Tucson AZ, US
Catherine Green - Tucson AZ, US
John W. Gillespie - Hockessin DE, US
Shridhar Yarlagadda - Newark DE, US
Gregory J. Artz - Tucson AZ, US

Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc. - Tucson AZ

B64C001/00

244121, 428113, 244133, 501 32

Methods and compositions for fabricating composite parts including at least one structural material and at least one protective material that are integrally bonded without the use of secondary bonding operations. One or more of the materials forming the layers of the composite parts may be a ceramic composition with or without porosity and one or more of the materials may be a polymer composition. Methods including co-injection processes also are provided for fabricating multi-layered structures in which each layer serves a desired function while still being integrated into the overall structure.

5643390, Jul 1, 1997

May 4, 1995

8/434459

Roderic C. Don - Newark DE
John W. Gillespie - Hockessin DE
Steven H. McKnight - Dover DE

The University of Delaware - Newark DE

B32B 900

1563071

This invention is a new process to promote adhesion between thermoplastic polymers and thermosetting resin adhesives. This is accomplished by selecting a third "interlayer" polymer which is compatible with both the thermoplastic and thermoset polymers. This compatible interlayer is incorporated with the thermoplastic polymer during fabrication to provide the finished part surface with a layer of the compatible film. Upon adhesive bonding, diffusion of the thermosetting adhesive molecules into the compatible film occurs before complete cure, or hardening of the thermosetting adhesive. After completion of cure an Interpenetrating Network (IPN) is formed. Molecular entanglement in this network provides superior adhesive strength enhancement.