Patents by Inventor James L. Terry

James L. Terry 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).

  • Quick connect coupling test apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7421886
    Abstract: The invention is a quick connect coupling apparatus in the form of a test module for use in a robotic work performing application which accomplishes testing of an end effector in an offline location such that the integrity of each pneumatic circuit can be independently verified and any pneumatic components found leaking may be replaced at the offline location rather than result in downtime during production use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Michael A. Fox, James L. Terry
  • Self-aligning quick release engine case assembly
    Patent number: 5737913
    Abstract: An engine casing structure for a gas turbine engine or the like is described which comprises two substantially tubular shaped axially adjacent abutting casing portions and a rotatable clamping ring on one casing portion having a plurality of lugs which engage a corresponding plurality of lugs on the axially adjacent casing portion providing a positive clamping force between the two casing portions, the clamping ring being held in place by a small plurality (eight or fewer) of bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: James L. Terry