Patents by Inventor George Pfeffer

George Pfeffer 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).

  • Patent number: 9908283
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer
  • Publication number: 20160158995
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer
  • Patent number: 9205616
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer
  • Publication number: 20150101738
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer
  • Patent number: 6987921
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for holding a plurality of fiber optic connectors. The device includes a clamp defining a plurality of ferrule receiving openings, a set plate with openings for the fibers, an alignment surface on which the ferrules rest, and an actuator for moving moveable portions of the clamp. The clamp has a plurality of moveable portions that at least partially define the ferrule receiving openings. The moveable portions are moveable between a rest, biased closed position in which the ferrules are clamped within the ferrule receiving openings, and an open position in which ferrules can be inserted in the ferrule receiving openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Suek, George Pfeffer
  • Patent number: 6860646
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for holding a plurality of fiber optic connectors. The device includes a clamp defining a plurality of ferrule receiving openings, a set plane with openings for the fibers, an alignment surface on which the ferrules rest, and an actuator for moving moveable portions of the clamp. The clamp has a plurality of moveable portions that at least partially define the ferrule receiving openings. The moveable portions are moveable between a rest, biased closed position in which the ferrules are clamped within the ferrule receiving openings, and an open position in which ferrules can be inserted in the ferrule receiving openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Suek, George Pfeffer
  • Publication number: 20040234225
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for holding a plurality of fiber optic connectors. The device includes a clamp defining a plurality of ferrule receiving openings, a set plate with openings for the fibers, an alignment surface on which the ferrules rest, and an actuator for moving moveable portions of the clamp. The clamp has a plurality of moveable portions that at least partially define the ferrule receiving openings. The moveable portions are moveable between a rest, biased closed position in which the ferrules are clamped within the ferrule receiving openings, and an open position in which ferrules can be inserted in the ferrule receiving openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Suek, George Pfeffer
  • Publication number: 20040161219
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for holding a plurality of fiber optic connectors. The device includes a clamp defining a plurality of ferrule receiving openings, a set plate with openings for the fibers, an alignment surface on which the ferrules rest, and an actuator for moving moveable portions of the clamp. The clamp has a plurality of moveable portions that at least partially define the ferrule receiving openings. The moveable portions are moveable between a rest, biased closed position in which the ferrules are clamped within the ferrule receiving openings, and an open position in which ferrules can be inserted in the ferrule receiving openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Suek, George Pfeffer
  • Patent number: 6718111
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for holding a plurality of fiber optic connectors. The device includes a clamp defining a plurality of ferrule receiving openings, a set plate with openings for the fibers, an alignment surface on which the ferrules rest, and an actuator for moving moveable portions of the clamp. The clamp has a plurality of moveable portions that at least partially define the ferrule receiving openings. The moveable portions are moveable between a rest, biased closed position in which the ferrules are clamped within the ferrule receiving openings, and an open position in which ferrules can be inserted in the ferrule receiving openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Suek, George Pfeffer
  • Patent number: 4966639
    Abstract: A reinforced film of a laminate construction is thermally adhered to an edge of a web of paper stock in preparation for forming a reinforced edge of a file folder. The film has two layers, each having different characteristics, where the bottom layer becomes thermally active as an adhesive at a temperature substantially lower than the activation temperature of the other layer. The film is applied by directly heating the top layer to a temperature which in turn heats the bottom layer to a temperature where it acts as an adhesive. The layers can include a printed surface intermediate the film which is visible through the top layer or the layers can include an appropriate pigment to color code the edge of the folder. The apparatus can be added to existing file folder machines to apply the film without the need for sophisticated controls to tie the apparatus to the operation of the file folder machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Wright Line of Canada Ltd.
    Inventors: George Pfeffer, Donald T. Barber