ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,496,784, issued on Dec. 16, was assigned to ROHR INC. (Chula Vista, Calif.).
"Shimming welded interface(s) between thermoplastic components" was invented by Sarah Lohman (San Diego), Noushin Bahramshahi (Mission Viejo, Calif.) and Michael van Tooren (San Diego).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method is provided for joining thermoplastic components. During this method, a skin is provided that is configured from or otherwise includes a skin fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. A support member is provided that is configured from or otherwise includes a support member fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. A shim is arranged at an i...