The Boeing Company

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Andrew M Zweig

Patrick John Kinlen

Eric Alan Bruton

Waynie Mark Schuette

Matthew Alexander Flack

Christian Hornung

John Tsanaktsidis

Katherine L Frank

Thomas Kohl

James Craig Moreland

Ekaterina A Badaeva

Kimberly-Alice D Gregersen

Stephen P Gaydos

Erik D Sapper

Carolyn L Kupper

Brandon David Booth

Binil Kandapallil

Barton E Stevens

Richard J Toth

Mary M Blevins

Erik David Sapper

The present disclosure relates to a cold spray metal process for providing an electrical connection within a multilayered composite article. The present disclosure relates to a cold sprayed metal coated article or a structural component having a polymeric composite material having at least one surface, a thermoplastic electrochemical insulating layer on the at least one surface, an electrical circuit may include a cold sprayed metal coating present on at least a portion of a surface of the electrochemical insulating layer, and at least one additional layer, the at least one additional layer encapsulating at least a portion of the cold sprayed metal between the additional layer and the electrochemical insulating layer. The structural component may include a cold sprayed metal coating having one or more non-continuous segments, where the one or more non-continuous segments are not in lateral contact with one another.

Cold sprayed electrical circuits and methods thereof

The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.

Continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers

Coating compositions that may be used in combination with UV light for sterilization include a polyurethane component and nanoparticles having an average particle size of from about 30 nm to about 400 nm. The nanoparticles absorb light having a wavelength of from about 100 nm to about 290 nm, and are present in an amount of less than about 25 weight percent of total solids in the coating composition.

Coatings for sterilization with UV light

A flow reactor system and methods having tubing useful as polymerization chamber. The flow reactor has at least one inlet and at least one mixing chamber, and an outlet. The method includes providing two phases, an aqueous phase and a non-aqueous phase and forming an emulsion for introduction into the flow reactor.

Flow reactor synthesis of polymers

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (I) wherein each instance of R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, and Ris independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyl, aryloxyl, ether, and heterocyclyl. Each instance of Rof Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and ether. Each instance of Rand Rof Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl. Each instance of Rof Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of Rof Formula (I) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of Ris independently —NH— or —NH—NH—.

Schiff base oligomers

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (IV) wherein each instance of Ris independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and ether. Each instance of Rand Rof Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl. Each instance of Rof Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of Rof Formula (IV) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of Ris independently —NH— or —NH—NH—. Each instance of Rof Formula (IV) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of Ris independently —NH— or —NH—NH—.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (IV) wherein each instance of Ris independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and ether. Each instance of Rand Rof Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl. Each instance of Rof Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of Rof Formula (IV) is independently &#x2014;NH&#x2014; or a bond and each instance of Ris independently &#x2014;NH&#x2014; or &#x2014;NH&#x2014;NH&#x2014;. Each instance of Rof Formula (IV) is independently &#x2014;NH&#x2014; or a bond and each instance of Ris independently &#x2014;NH&#x2014; or &#x2014;NH&#x2014;NH&#x2014;.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (I) wherein each instance of R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, R, and Ris independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyl, aryloxyl, ether, and heterocyclyl. Each instance of Rof Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and ether. Each instance of Rand Rof Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl. Each instance of Rof Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of Rof Formula (I) is independently &#x2014;NH&#x2014; or a bond and each instance of Ris independently &#x2014;NH&#x2014; or &#x2014;NH&#x2014;NH&#x2014;.

Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to systems and methods for monitoring the structural health of components. In an aspect is provided a system for monitoring structural health of a component that includes a mechanotropic elastomeric (ME) layer at least partially disposed on a surface of the component, the ME layer having a first portion corresponding to a first end of the component and a second portion corresponding to a second end of the component; a fiber optic light guide coupled to the first end; and a detector coupled to the second end. In another aspect is provided a method that includes pulsing an electromagnetic energy source coupled to a system comprising a ME layer; and detecting a wavelength or wavelength range by a detector, the detected wavelength or wavelength range being responsive to an amount of stimulus and being indicative of a deformation in a component.

System and method for monitoring the structural health of components

Methods for cleaning surfaces are provided. Such a method may comprise contacting a surface with a fluid comprising a compound of Formula I for a period of time; and removing the fluid from the surface, thereby providing a cleaned surface. Vapor phase degreasing systems for cleaning a surface of a component are also provided. Such a system may comprise a boil sump comprising liquid comprising a compound of Formula I; and a holder configured to hold a component in a vapor formed from the liquid.

Methods for degreasing surfaces

Compounds with fire extinguishing properties having the formula:  wherein Ris &#x2014;CRRRor &#x2014;CRRCRRRas well as fire extinguishing units including one or more of the compounds.

Fire retardant compounds

Sealant compositions and methods for their use where the sealant compositions include a curable sealant and a photochromic material that undergoes a feature change upon exposure to radiation.

Colorimetric indicators for photocurable sealants

Disclosed are compositions comprising a liquid carrier, a polysulfide rubber curing agent, a metal cation, and an ionic liquid. Also disclosed are methods for curing a surface of an uncured polysulfide rubber. These methods involve applying the disclosed compositions to the surface of the uncured polysulfide rubber.

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Ellisville, MO, United States of America

Andrew M Zweig