Patent Assignment
Reel/Frame 068217/0456
Security Agreement
Recorded: 2024-07-08
Pages: 28
Assignor
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
Executed: 2024-06-30
Assignee
MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
1300 THAMES STREET, 4TH FLOOR, THAMES STREET WHARF, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 21231
Covered Properties
(235)
System and Method for Promoting Inter-Ply Slippage
PCT:
PCT/US2022/012709 ↗
Integrated Inlet Attachment
Method and Apparatus for Tensioning Composite Material
Method and Apparatus for Forming Adhesive Strips
Low-Leakage Seal System for Pivot Door Type Thrust Reverser
System for Adjustment of Thrust Reverser Pivot Door
Modular Numerically Controlled System
Nacelle Inlet Thermal Anti-Icing Spray Duct Support System
Partial Cascade Thrust Reverser
Reconfigurable Numerical Control for Multi Level Modular Machine
System and Method for Repairing Composite Parts
Dilating Fan Duct Nozzle
System and Method for Robotic Accuracy Improvement
Engine Pylon Made from Composite Material
Apparatus and Method for Width Detection
Hinge Locator Device
Energy-Absorbing Structural Composite Element
Continuous Composite Fan Duct and Thrust Reverser
Integral Composite Slider for Aircrafts
System and Method for Self-Contained Structural Health Monitoring for Composite Structures
Thrust Reverser Configuration for a Short Fan Duct
Tertiary Lock for Pivot Door Thrust Reverser
System and Method to Form and Heat-Treat a Metal Part
Virtual Production Testing of Large Integrated Products
Hybrid Beam for a Thrust Reverser Unit
Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing an Aircraft Stringer
Truss-Shaped Engine Pylon and Method of Making Same
System and Method for Forming Contoured New and Near-Net Shape Titanium Parts
Apparatus for Insulating Exposed Fasteners
Apparatus and Method for Thickness Detection
Hybrid Torque Box for a Thrust Reverser
Method for Bonding Honeycomb Cores
Dilating Fan Duct Nozzle
Method and Apparatus for Tensioning Composite Material
System for Processing Composite Materials
Apparatus and Method for Aircraft Engine Core Exchange
Variable Fan Duct Nozzle Translatable Core/Inner Cowl Including Two Overlapping Portions Made of Different Materials
Method and System for Forming a Complex Monolithic Thermoset Part
Fail-Safe Aircraft Engine Mounting Apparatus
Aerodynamic Device for Thrust Reverser Cascades
Apparatus and Method for Shielding a Thrust Reverser Structure from Engine Heat
Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeve Assembly
Method and Bladder Apparatus for Forming Composite Parts
Method and Tooling for Manufacture of Co-Cured Composite Structures
Translating Forming Dies
Methods and Systems for Fabricating Composite Stiffeners with a Rigid/Malleable Smp Apparatus
Methods and Systems for Forming Integral Composite Parts with a Smp Apparatus
Methods and Systems for Fabricating Composite Parts Using a Smp Apparatus as a Rigid Lay-Up Tool and Bladder
Methods and Systems for Co-Bonding or Co-Curing Composite Parts Using a Rigid/Malleable Smp Apparatus
Method for Removing a Smp Apparatus from a Cured Composite Part
Reconfigurable Shape Memory Polymer Tooling Supports
Reconfigurable Shape Memory Polymer Tooling Supports
Reconfigurable Shape Memory Polymer Tooling Supports
Automated Multi-Stage Machine for Forming Composite Details
Pylon Arrangement for Open Structure
Reconfigurable Shape Memory Polymer Support Tooling
High Temperature Shape Memory Polymer via Reactive Extrusion
Modular Head Automated Fabric Laminating Apparatus
Modular Head Automated Fabric Laminating Apparatus
Composite Material Part Manufacturing Process Using Removable and Retainable Material
System and Method for Repairing Composite Parts
System and Method for Locating and Displaying Aircraft Information
Intermediate Structure for Independently De-Mountable Propulsion Components
System and Method for Assembling Aircraft Components
Cascade-Style Variable Area Fan Duct Nozzle
Internal Stringer Inspection System for Integrated Structures
Translatable Heat Shrink Oven for Applying Heat Shrink Film to a Silicone Rubber Bladder
Engine Inlet Varying Impedance Acoustic Liner Section
Nondestructive Inspection System Controller with Dynamic Position Correction
Self Adjusting Corner Scanner
Thermo-Rheological Fluid Valve for Resin Infusion
Methods and Systems for Dimensional Inspection of Compensated Hardware
Autoclave Health Monitoring and Control System
Truss-Shaped Engine Pylon and Method of Making Same
Self-Propelled, Reduced-Water, Internal Non-Destructive Inspection Apparatus
Method of Part Verification
Integrated Shape Memory Polymer and Caul Tool
Method for Mounting a Pylon to an Aircraft
Method and Bladder Apparatus for Forming Composite Parts
Aluminum-Copper Alloys with Improved Strength
Remoldable Contour Sensor Holder
Method of Fabricating a Bonded Cascade Assembly for an Aircraft Thrust Reverser
Patent:
9,587,582 →
Application:
14/305,444 →
Intermediate Structure for Independently De-Mountable Propulsion Components
Shape Memory Epoxy Materials Using Aromatic Alcohol Cure Agents
System and Method for Manufacturing and Testing Composite Acoustic Panels
Method of Liquid Resin Infusion of a Composite Preform
Bifurcation Honeycomb Sandwich Structure with Optimized Doubler
Secondary Groove for Work Piece Retention During Machining
Method for Bladder Repair During Composite Part Curing
Method and Apparatus for Abrasive Stream Perforation
Localized Heat Treating of Net Shape Titanium Parts
Ultrasonic Inspection End Effector
System and Method for Machine Axis Coordination for Ultrasonic Inspection
Hybrid Thrust Reverser Inner Wall for Aircraft Engines
Method for Joule Heating Diffusion Bonded Honeycomb Core
Method to Prevent Abnormal Grain Growth for Beta Annealed Ti-6AL-4V Forgings
Apparatus and Method for Stabilizing a Formable Material While Forming
Method for Eliminating Radius Wrinkles in Composite Laminates
Modular Film-Covered Elastomeric Inspection Device
System and Method for Reducing Air Ingression into Sealant Tubes
Method of Fabricating a Bonded Cascade Assembly for an Aircraft Thrust Reverser
Patent:
9,803,587 →
Application:
15/341,459 →
Monolithic Lipskin and Method of Fabrication
Self-Lubricated Drill Block
Method and Apparatus for Acoustic Perforation of Core Sandwich Panels
Structure and Method of Making Same Involving Welding Otherwise Non-Weldable Materials
Cascade Pivot Door-Type Thrust Reverser for Turbofan Engine
Aircraft Engine Attachment Assembly
Method of Fabricating a Thrust Reverser Cascade Assembly
High-Mounted Aircraft Nacelle
Method and System of Joining Thick Sheets of Non-Weldable Material Using Ultrasonic Joining
Patent:
10,071,439 →
Application:
15/717,197 →
Optical Measurement Device for Inspection of Discontinuities in Aerostructures
Acoustic Panel Employing Rounded Particles in Septum Layer and System and Method for Making Same
Roller Device with Tailorable Compliance for Automated Fiber Placement
System and Method for Welding Thermoplastic Components to Create Composite Structure
Automated Fiber Placement and in-Situ Fiber Impregnation System and Method
System and Method for Splicing Plies in Stringer Sheets
System Including Hidden Drag Link Assembly for Actuating Blocker Door of Thrust Reverser
System Including Telescoping Hidden Drag Link Assembly for Actuating Blocker Door of Thrust Reverser
System and Method Employing Active Thermal Buffer Element for Improved Joule Heating
Method for Eliminating Wrinkles or Bridging in Composite Laminate Corners or Bends
Method and System of Joining Thick Sheets of Non-Weldable Material Using Ultrasonic Joining
System and Method for Facilitating Removal of Trapped Tool from Composite Structure
Multi-Function System Support Tray
Nacelle Aerodynamic Spoiler
Method to Prevent Abnormal Grain Growth for Beta Annealed Ti-6AL-4V Forgings
Cascade Segment for Thrust Reverser with Repeating Modular Units, and Method of Manufacturing Same
Stringer Plug
Curing Shield
Acoustic Panel Employing Chopped Fibers in Septum Layer and Method for Making Same
Peen-Forming of Thermoplastic Composite Material
In-Line Laser Profilometry Inspection System
Patent:
10,591,420 →
Application:
16/399,377 →
Method of Fusing Thermoplastic Composite Structures
Composite Stringer End Cap
Patent:
10,807,699 →
Application:
16/435,652 →
Fail-Safe Engine Support System
System and Method for Fabricating and Curing Large Composite Structures
Method for Securing Core to Tool During Machining
Continuous Manufacturing Process for Composite Parts
Modular Floor System for Large Vehicle Construction
Integrated Pick, Place, and Forming Apparatus and Method for Composite Charges Over Complex Geometries
Composite Aerodynamic Structure
Bulb Stiffener with Sinusoidal Web
System and Method for Drilling Holes and Installing Fasteners in Vehicle Structures
Fastener Insertion Gun for Installing Fasteners in Vehicle Structures
Method and Apparatus for Fabricating Reformable Stiffening Elements
Cap for Temporary Fastener
System and Method for Fabricating and Curing Large Composite Structures
System and Method for Forming Integral Flange in Composite Laminate Structure After Layup
System and Method for Welding Thermoplastic Components to Create Composite Structure
System and Apparatus for Manufacturing Simple Curvature Thermoplastic Composite Parts
Method of Manufacturing Simple Curvature Thermoplastic Composite Parts
Lightning Strike Protection Surfacer and Method of Manufacturing the Same
Method of Manufacturing Folded Structure with Additive Features
Optical Measurement Device for Inspection of Discontinuities in Aerostructures
System Including Breakaway Fasteners for Fabrication of Composite Parts
Automated Fiber Placement and in-Situ Fiber Impregnation System and Method
Feature Inspection System
Method of Fusing Thermoplastic Composite Structures
Composite Pylon
Method and Apparatus for in-Situ Thermal Management and Heat Treatment of Additively Manufacturing Components
Thrust Load Reaction Assembly
Textile Cascade Assembly
Flexible Sleeve for Adjustable Fan Duct Nozzle
Method of Seamlessly Bagging Composite Parts
Integrated Pick, Place and Forming Appatatus and Method for Composite Charges Over Complex Geometries
System and Method for Welding Thermoplastic Components to Create Composite Structure
Methods of Fabricating Multi-Region U-Shaped Composite Structures
System and Method for Thermoplastic Welding Using an Induced Thermal Gradient
Feature Inspection System
Application:
17/465,967 →
Publication:
US 2022/0092766
System for Forming a Composite Part
Thrust Reverser Interspatial Blocker System
Aircraft Engine Attachment Assembly
Method for Manufacturing Metal Matrix Composite Parts
System and Method for Promoting Inter-Ply Slippage
Resistance Welding Methods and Apparatus
System and Method for Welding Thermoplastic Components to Create Composite Structure
Method and Apparatus for Fabricating Reformable Stiffening Elements
System and Method for Drilling Holes and Installing Fasteners in Vehicle Structures
Method for Forming and Heat Treating Near Net Shape Complex Structures from Sheet Metal
Application:
17/682,878 →
Publication:
US 2023/0271242
Continuous Manufacturing Process for Composite Parts
Mounting System for Aircraft Engine
System and Method for Drilling Holes and Installing Fasteners in Vehicle Structures
Method of Joining Molded or Three-Dimensional Printed Parts to Thermoplastic Composite Structures
Semi-Conformable Pressure Application System and Method for Joining Composite Parts
System and Method for Drilling a Hole for a Countersink Fastener
Peen-Forming of Thermoplastic Composite Material
Textile Cascade Assembly
Cap for Temporary Fastener
System for Fusing Thermoplastic Composite Structures
Method for Securing Core to Tool During Machining
Application:
17/961,395 →
Publication:
US 2023/0033757
Bulb Stiffener with Sinusoidal Web
Method of Bonding Metallic Components to Form Machining Preform
Application:
17/982,129 →
Publication:
US 2023/0201950
Method for Control of Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic Melt Front in Out of Autoclave Processing
Application:
17/982,653 →
Publication:
US 2023/0150212
Lightning Strike Protection Surfacer and Method of Manufacturing the Same
Methods of Fabricating Multi-Region U-Shaped Composite Structures
Resistance Welding Methods and Apparatus
Application:
18/110,245 →
Publication:
US 2023/0191712
Method to Produce Void-Free Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Aerospace Structural Castings
System and Method for Producing Superalloys Utilizing Electro-Metallurgy
Application:
18/111,828 →
Publication:
US 2024/0279833
Method of Forming Composites by Joule Heating of Enveloping Metallic Sheets
Method for Using Expendable Flexures for Forming Composite Laminates
Composite Parts, and Methods of Manufacturing
Methods and Apparatuses for Forming Corrugated Thermoplastic Sheets and Cellular Structures
Application:
18/124,097 →
Publication:
US 2024/0316830
Methods and Apparatuses for Forming Corrugated Thermoplastic Sheets and Cellular Structures
Application:
18/124,109 →
Publication:
US 2024/0316888
Pneumatic Drill System and Foreign Object Debris Collection Drill Attachment
Method to Produce Low-Cost Metal Matrix Composites for Industrial, Sports, & Commercial Applications
Fireproof Sight Glass Window for Engine Nacelle
Application:
18/133,367 →
Publication:
US 2024/0343402
Apparatus and Method for Roll Forming Thermoplastic Composites
Feature Inspection System
Application:
18/136,124 →
Publication:
US 2023/0252648
Drill Guide Bushing Assembly
Application:
18/137,045 →
Publication:
US 2024/0351117
Fireproof Swivel Type Access Door for Engine Nacelle
Application:
18/140,357 →
Publication:
US 2024/0359804
Optical Measurement Device for Inspection of Discontinuities in Aerostructures
Application:
18/195,816 →
Publication:
US 2023/0280280
Method of Seamlessly Bagging Composite Parts
Application:
18/196,356 →
Publication:
US 2023/0278296
System and Method for Secondary Consolidation of Thermoplastic Composites
Application:
18/319,162 →
Publication:
US 2023/0382020
Thermoplastic Composite Broadgood and Deposition Means
Application:
18/319,170 →
Publication:
US 2023/0382063
System and Method for Induction Fusing of Thermoplastic Composites
Application:
18/319,194 →
Publication:
US 2023/0382060
Method and Apparatus for Fabricating Reformable Stiffening Elements
Method for Three-Dimensional Printed Powder Containment
Application:
18/325,826 →
Publication:
US 2024/0399461
Method for Fabrication of a Ceramic Matrix Composite Part
Application:
18/325,835 →
Publication:
US 2024/0400463
Modular Build Plate and Method for Additive Manufacturing
Application:
18/326,710 →
Publication:
US 2024/0399462
Engine Support Assembly
Aircraft Duct Assembly and Sealing Structure
Indexing Bolt for Joining Composite Form Pieces Together
Application:
18/356,719 →
Publication:
US 2025/0027525
System and Method for Promoting Inter-Ply Slippage
Method for Actively Cooling and Supporting Components During Thermoplastic Composite Welding
Application:
18/363,480 →
Publication:
US 2025/0042099
Ceramic Matrix Composite Sandwich Structure and Method of Manufacture
Application:
18/419,275 →
Publication:
US 2025/0236096
Systems and Methods for Robot Automation
Application:
18/451,626 →
Publication:
US 2025/0058471
System and Method for Locating and Visualizing Camera Images in Relation to a Large-Scale Manufacturing Product
Application:
18/453,407 →
Publication:
US 2025/0071251
Method of Manufacturing Folded Structure with Additive Features
Application:
18/454,233 →
Publication:
US 2023/0398734
Maximizing the Laminate Quality and Strength of Curved Composite Structural Components Manufactured with Automated Fiber Placement (Afp) Technologies
Application:
18/460,468 →
Publication:
US 2025/0074018
System and Method for Part Profile Identification
Application:
18/477,132 →
Publication:
US 2025/0111538
Composite Laminate Heating Tool and Method for Forming Same
Application:
18/512,370 →
Publication:
US 2024/0165856
System and Method for Dynamic Curing of Composite Parts
Application:
18/541,308 →
Publication:
US 2025/0196405
Composite Manufacturing Method and Apparatus
Application:
18/606,959 →
Publication:
US 2024/0308147
Method and apparatus for manufacturing a composite product
Application:
18/611,220 →
Publication:
US 2025/0249646
Deburr Tool
Application:
18/630,511 →
Publication:
US 2025/0312879
Topographical Inspection
Application:
63/580,020 →
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Notice of Grant of Security Interest in Patents
Feb 24, 2020
From: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 052004/0929 →
Security Interest
Apr 17, 2020
From: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 052433/0843 →
Security Interest
Oct 5, 2020
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To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
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Security Interest
Oct 5, 2020
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To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
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Security Interest
Oct 5, 2020
From: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
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Release of Security Interest
Oct 28, 2020
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Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Jun 30, 2022
From: WADSWORTH, MARK ANTHONY
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Release of Security Interest
Nov 23, 2022
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To: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 061995/0281 →
Notice of Grant of Security Interest in Patents
Nov 23, 2022
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Security Agreement (Second Lien Notes)
Nov 21, 2023
From: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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Release of Security Interest
Dec 4, 2023
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
To: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.; SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.; SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
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Release of Security Interest
Dec 9, 2025
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Release of Security Interest
Dec 10, 2025
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Release of Security Interest
Dec 11, 2025
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