This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Fives Machining Systems, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Thomas C. Grace and Composite Fiber Placement
Introduction
Thomas C. Grace is an inventor associated with Taylor Mill, Kentucky, and Fives Machining Systems, Inc. His work includes a patented fiber placement machine designed to manage composite tape and its backing film.
Latest Patents
Grace is credited with 1 patent: “Fiber Placement Machine with Composite Tape Film Removal.” The invention describes a fiber placement head that applies composite tape segments to a mold. It uses a supply roll to feed tape with backing film, a film roll to collect the removed backing, and an electric motor to rotate one of the rolls. A slip clutch allows the film roll’s angular position to shift relative to the supply roll’s position.
Career Highlights
Grace’s patent reflects work on equipment for composite manufacturing, particularly the handling and removal of backing film during fiber placement. He is associated with Fives Machining Systems, Inc.
Collaborations
Michael N. Grimshaw is identified as Grace’s coworker.
Conclusion
Thomas C. Grace’s patented fiber placement machine addresses tape feeding and backing-film removal, contributing to the practical design of composite manufacturing equipment.
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