Patents by Inventor Cyrus C. Haynie

Cyrus C. Haynie has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Heat treat fixture and method of heat treating
    Patent number: 4212690
    Abstract: A heat treating fixture is disclosed in which the shape of the metal specimen is maintained by cold rolled steel support plates. Glide sheets of stainless steel, coated with boron nitride, in contact with each face of the metal specimens, allow for lateral expansion of the metal specimens without binding. Grooved support bars separate the glide sheets from the upper and lower support plates and allow flow of quenching fluid to the metal specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1980
    Inventors: Robert A. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Frosch, Charles S. Beuyukian, Robert M. Heisman, Cyrus C. Haynie, Emil P. Ruppe
  • Variable contour securing system
    Patent number: 4088312
    Abstract: A variable contour securing system has a retaining structure for a member whose surface contains a variable contour. The retaining mechanism includes a spaced array of adjustable spindles mounted on a housing. Each spindle has a base member support cup at one end thereof. A vacuum source is applied to the cups for seating the member adjacent to the cups. A locking mechanism sets the spindles in a predetermined position once the member has been secured to the spindle support cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Inventors: Robert A. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Frosch, Paul P. Zebus, Poley N. Packer, Cyrus C. Haynie
  • Apparatus for positioning modular components on a vertical or overhead surface
    Patent number: 3945879
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for holding a plurality of modular components against a surface. A fixture prepositions the components and a vacuum develops a uniform pressure which presses and holds the fixture and objects against a surface. The surface may be curved, vertical, or overhead and since local load concentrations are avoided, fragile ceramic tiles may be installed using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1976
    Inventors: James C. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Fletcher, Cyrus C. Haynie, Samuel V. Messineo