Patents by Inventor Kevin E. Clark

Kevin E. Clark 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).

  • Publication number: 20240118061
    Abstract: Shaped charge devices, systems, and related methods of use. A housing sheet is configurable to form at least part of a shaped charge enclosure enclosing a shaped charge and biasing an explosion in a desired direction. The housing sheet can include one or more incisions in at least one surface thereof. The housing sheet can have at least one connection mechanism integrally formed therein, and the housing sheet can be configurable to form a plurality of sizes of shaped charge housing portions. The housing sheet can also provide for forming a plurality of dimensions of the shaped charge enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin C. Galloway, Kelsay E. Neely, Aimee J. Valles, Robert J. Clark, Jesse L. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20170284567
    Abstract: A grommet is provided. The grommet includes a radially inner side wall, a radially outer side wall, and a support structure extending between the radially inner side wall and the radially outer side wall. The support structure includes a plurality of channel walls arranged in a grid-like pattern such that a plurality of hollow passages are defined by the plurality of channel walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Gaw, Kevin E. Clark, David E. Sterling, Michelle R. Tuttle
  • Patent number: 7770848
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide an electrically isolating clamp that is suitable for use, among other locations, within a composite wing structure and other fuel environments. According to embodiments described herein, the clamp includes a clamp body and cushion. The clamp body is manufactured from a non-conductive material and includes a strap and a base. The cushion may be manufactured from a different non-conductive material to provide at least two layers of electrical isolation between the tube or other object being secured and a structure. The cushion material allows for axial movement of the tube through the cushion. The cushion is disposed between the strap and the base. Shoulder flanges prevent axial movement of the cushion with respect to the clamp body. The clamp may have a cushion retention mechanism to secure the cushion within the strap prior to installation around the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Richard K. Johnson, Jon P. Michel, Kevin E. Clark, Michael L. Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20090140106
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide an electrically isolating clamp that is suitable for use, among other locations, within a composite wing structure and other fuel environments. According to embodiments described herein, the clamp includes a clamp body and cushion. The clamp body is manufactured from a non-conductive material and includes a strap and a base. The cushion may be manufactured from a different non-conductive material to provide at least two layers of electrical isolation between the tube or other object being secured and a structure. The cushion material allows for axial movement of the tube through the cushion. The cushion is disposed between the strap and the base. Shoulder flanges prevent axial movement of the cushion with respect to the clamp body. The clamp may have a cushion retention mechanism to secure the cushion within the strap prior to installation around the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Richard K. Johnson, John P. Michel, Kevin E. Clark, Michael L. Gilbertson
  • Patent number: 4593476
    Abstract: A tube checking system is made up of a template placed on a flat metallic surface, and a series of adjustable holding fixtures places at selected positions along the template. The template has a computer aided layout of a plan view of a formed tube inscribed on a film with selected check points along the layout showing the height and angle of the tubing above the check point. Each holding fixture is adjustable as to height and angle, is indexed to align to the check point, and has a switchable on off magnet in the base to secure the fixture in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kevin E. Clark, Richard P. Jones