Robert Gage Wilkinson

US Patent:

49419366, Jul 17, 1990

Filed:

Apr 28, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/187358

Inventors:

Robert E. Wilkinson - Birmingham MI
Kenneth A. Iseler - Richmond MI
Rueben L. Smith - Findlay OH
Lorenz K. E. Duerr - Schenectady NY
Harry M. Cargile - Ballston Lake NY

Assignee:

The Budd Company - Troy MI
LaRose RF Systems, Inc. - Millis MA

International Classification:

B32B 3120
B32B 3128

US Classification:

1562748

Abstract:

A method and apparatus is disclosed for bonding fiber reinforced plastic automotive body parts to reinforcement members using dielectric heating.

US Patent:

44888627, Dec 18, 1984

Filed:

Apr 25, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/488494

Inventors:

Joseph N. Epel - Southfield MI
Robert E. Wilkinson - Birmingham MI
Horst F. Mach - Toledo OH

Assignee:

The Budd Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B29G 202
B29G 100

US Classification:

425405R

Abstract:

Apparatus is disclosed for compression molding a part from a charge having a curable resin therein. Provision is made for defining a vacuum chamber surrounding the mold cavity when the upper and lower dies are brought to a partially closed position. The vacuum chamber includes a vertically movable ring surrounding the upper die which is urged into sealing engagement with a surface surrounding the lower die. The space between the ring and the upper die is sealed with a flexible diaphragm having an inner edge rigidly attached to the upper die and an outer periphery rigidly attached to the ring member thereby permitting relative vertical movement between the ring and die. The mold cavity is rapidly evacuated and then the upper die is brought into a fully closed position while the resin cures.

US Patent:

43345638, Jun 15, 1982

Filed:

Jul 21, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/170418

Inventors:

Joseph N. Epel - Southfield MI
Robert E. Wilkinson - Birmingham MI
Probir K. Guha - Mt. Clemens MI
Albert S. Crandon - Pittsburgh PA

Assignee:

The Budd Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B26B 2300

US Classification:

145 2R

Abstract:

A swingable impact tool and a method of making it wherein the tool has a metal head fastened both chemically and mechanically to a handle made of a composite of materials including a pultrusion of fiberglass filaments in a matrix of polymerized thermosetting resin covered by elastomeric urethane form which protects the core member from impact loads and absorbs the transfer of shock loads to the hands of the user. Metal or plastic members are used to reinforce critical areas of the handle adjacent the head and the stem member disposed within the socket in the head.

US Patent:

48062987, Feb 21, 1989

Filed:

Feb 10, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/014188

Inventors:

Robert E. Wilkinson - Birmingham MI
Joseph N. Epel - Southfield MI

Assignee:

The Budd Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B29B 1102
B26D 1147

US Classification:

264115

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for making a charge used in molding a fiber reinforced part. Continuous strands of fibers are impregnated with resin and then cut into segments of predetermined lengths. The segments are collected so that the resin impregnated fiber segments are piled together to form the charge. In one embodiment, the fibers are collected in a controlled manner to provide preselected fiber orientation for the molded part. Also a cutter mechanism is provided for cutting resin impregnated fiber strands pulled over a first rotating drum.

US Patent:

45510857, Nov 5, 1985

Filed:

Dec 14, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/681567

Inventors:

Joseph N. Epel - Southfield MI
Robert E. Wilkinson - Birmingham MI

Assignee:

The Budd Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B29G 100

US Classification:

425405R

Abstract:

Apparatus is disclosed for compresseion molding a part from a charge having a curable resin therein. Provision is made for defining a vacuum chamber surrounding the mold cavity when the upper and lower dies are brought to a partially closed position. The vacuum chamber includes a vertically movable ring surrounding the upper die which is urged into sealing engagement with a surface surrounding the lower die. The ring has a wiper blade mounted in a position to contact the side wall of the upper die thereby permitting relative vertical movement between the ring and die. The mold cavity is rapidly evacuated and then the upper die is brought into a fully closed position while the resin cures.

US Patent:

41969260, Apr 8, 1980

Filed:

Feb 27, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/881305

Inventors:

Joseph N. Epel - Southfield MI
Malcolm K. McDougall - Sterling Heights MI
Robert E. Wilkinson - Birmingham MI

Assignee:

The Budd Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 1906

US Classification:

293136

Abstract:

An energy attenuator for absorbing impact of a foreign object against a body to be protected. The energy attenuator comprising a plurality of layers in a desired form or shape and each layer may be separated from the adjacent layer by films of high temperature resistant thermoplastic materials, which are neither soluble in nor compatible with or modified by the molding conditions encountered in processing the laminates or layers. The energy attenuator may be manufactured by either a buildup process whereby each layer is formed, then separated by a separating material, another layer is then deposited upon the material forming a laminate structure which may be made to the desired thickness by continually forming layers with separators between each layer or the separate layers may be formed individually and then assembled by stacking them into a laminated structure.

US Patent:

46431268, Feb 17, 1987

Filed:

Nov 21, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/673904

Inventors:

Robert E. Wilkinson - Birmingham MI
Joseph N. Epel - Southfield MI

Assignee:

The Budd Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B05C 302

US Classification:

118405

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for impregnating strands of fibers with resin are disclosed. The resin is recirculated through the interior of a substantially closed container. The strands are pulled through the interior of the container in essentially a straight line manner. The fibers in each strand are spread by running them across a plurality of transversely extending bars in the interior of the container while the fibers are immersed in the resin.

US Patent:

20160222903, Aug 4, 2016

Filed:

Feb 4, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/613771

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Robert Wilkinson - Novi MI, US
Jared Schimke - Ann Arbor MI, US
Scott Patrick Ries - South Lyon MI, US
Shawn Adam Holland - Livonia MI, US

International Classification:

F02D 41/24

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for calibrating powertrain output in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method for a vehicle comprises displaying a multi-parameter powertrain calibration map on a display device, and, responsive to user input, selectively adjusting the displayed calibration map along at least one parameter and not adjusting the calibration map past one or more predetermined thresholds. In this way, a vehicle powertrain system may be optimized according to a user's needs and/or preferences.

Author:

Robert Wilkinson

ISBN #:

0198525095

Author:

Robert Wilkinson

ISBN #:

0818200162

Author:

Robert Wilkinson

ISBN #:

0754653455

Author:

Robert Wilkinson

ISBN #:

0759645590

Author:

Robert Wilkinson

ISBN #:

0930002008

Author:

Robert H. Wilkinson

ISBN #:

0929355512

Author:

Robert H. Wilkinson

ISBN #:

9251004013

Author:

Robert Edwin Wilkinson

ISBN #:

0801655501