Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Nash

Kevin L. Nash 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).

  • Joining of structural members by welding
    Patent number: 6709766
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structural assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing first and second structural members having preselected shapes and dimensions. The first structural member defines a first raised portion and the second structural member defines a second raised portion. According to one embodiment, the providing step includes forming the first and second structural members into preselected shapes and dimensions. The first and second structural members can comprise plates, T-stiffeners or tubular members. The first raised portion of the first structural member is positioned adjacent to the second raised portion of the second structural member following the providing step to thereby define an interface therebetween and wherein the first and second raised portions define a substantially consumable weld land.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gary W. Coleman, Terry L. Smith, Joseph Peter Reilley, Warner B. Vanaken, James H. Lee, Kevin L. Nash, Julius J. Schaan, Scott W. Franz
  • Joining of structural members by welding
    Publication number: 20030017356
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structural assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing first and second structural members having preselected shapes and dimensions. The first structural member defines a first raised portion and the second structural member defines a second raised portion. According to one embodiment, the providing step includes forming the first and second structural members into preselected shapes and dimensions. The first and second structural members can comprise plates, T-stiffeners or tubular members. The first raised portion of the first structural member is positioned adjacent to the second raised portion of the second structural member following the providing step to thereby define an interface therebetween and wherein the first and second raised portions define a substantially consumable weld land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gary W. Coleman, Terry L. Smith, Joseph Peter Reilley, Warner B. Vanaken, James H. Lee, Kevin L. Nash, Julius J. Schaan, Scott W. Franz
  • Joining of structural members by welding
    Patent number: 6483069
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structural assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing first and second structural members having preselected shapes and dimensions. The first structural member defines a first raised portion and the second structural member defines a second raised portion. According to one embodiment, the providing step includes forming the first and second structural members into preselected shapes and dimensions. The first and second structural members can comprise plates, T-stiffeners or tubular members. The first raised portion of the first structural member is positioned adjacent to the second raised portion of the second structural member following the providing step to thereby define an interface therebetween and wherein the first and second raised portions define a substantially consumable weld land.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gary W. Coleman, Terry L. Smith, Joseph Peter Reilley, Warner B. Vanaken, James H. Lee, Kevin L. Nash, Julius J. Schaan, Scott W. Franz
  • Joining of structural members by welding
    Publication number: 20020039517
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structural assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing first and second structural members having preselected shapes and dimensions. The first structural member defines a first raised portion and the second structural member defines a second raised portion. According to one embodiment, the providing step includes forming the first and second structural members into preselected shapes and dimensions. The first and second structural members can comprise plates, T-stiffeners or tubular members. The first raised portion of the first structural member is positioned adjacent to the second raised portion of the second structural member following the providing step to thereby define an interface therebetween and wherein the first and second raised portions define a substantially consumable weld land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gary W. Coleman, Terry L. Smith, Joseph Peter Reilley, Warner B. Vanaken, James H. Lee, Kevin L. Nash, Julius J. Schaan, Scott W. Franz