Patents by Inventor Lancer D. Halcom

Lancer D. Halcom 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).

  • Self-retaining anti-rotation clip
    Patent number: 8888396
    Abstract: A self-retaining anti-rotation clip for a spherical-bearing rod end has two opposing spacer plates, each spacer plate having a curved edge portion for surrounding at least a portion of a ball of the rod end. A connector plate connects the spacer plates, such that the spacer plates are spaced from each other and generally parallel to each other. Retaining means are carried on the clip and adapted for retaining each spacer plate in a position generally adjacent one side of a body of the rod end, such that the spacer plates are free from interference with the ball of the rod end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Lancer D. Halcom, Clifton B. Day
  • Elastomeric spring-damper with integral stops
    Patent number: 8480065
    Abstract: An elastomeric spring-damper has a one-piece tubular body having an integral cap. A tension stop flange is formed in the body near the cap portion, and a compression stop flange opposing the tension stop flange is formed on the cap portion. An inner member located within the body is coupled to the body with an annular elastomeric member, such that longitudinal motion of the inner member relative to the body is allowed through elastic deformation of the elastomeric member. An inner member stop flange is positioned between the compression stop flange and the tension stop flange to limit longitudinal motion of the inner member relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Lancer D. Halcom, Brian Bouquillon, David A. Haynie
  • Self-Retaining Anti-Rotation Clip
    Publication number: 20120251224
    Abstract: A self-retaining anti-rotation clip for a spherical-bearing rod end has two opposing spacer plates, each spacer plate having a curved edge portion for surrounding at least a portion of a ball of the rod end. A connector plate connects the spacer plates, such that the spacer plates are spaced from each other and generally parallel to each other. Retaining means are carried on the clip and adapted for retaining each spacer plate in a position generally adjacent one side of a body of the rod end, such that the spacer plates are free from interference with the ball of the rod end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Lancer D. Halcom, Clifton B. Day
  • Self-retaining anti-rotation clip
    Patent number: 8197153
    Abstract: A self-retaining anti-rotation clip for a spherical-bearing rod end has two opposing spacer plates, each spacer plate having a curved edge portion for surrounding at least a portion of a ball of the rod end. A connector plate connects the spacer plates, such that the spacer plates are spaced from each other and generally parallel to each other. A retainer is carried on the clip and adapted for retaining each spacer plate in a position generally adjacent one side of a body of the rod end, such that the spacer plates are free from interference with the ball of the rod end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Lancer D. Halcom, Clifton B. Day
  • Self-Retaining Anti-Rotation Clip
    Publication number: 20100047010
    Abstract: A self-retaining anti-rotation clip for a spherical-bearing rod end has two opposing spacer plates, each spacer plate having a curved edge portion for surrounding at least a portion of a ball of the rod end. A connector plate connects the spacer plates, such that the spacer plates are spaced from each other and generally parallel to each other. Retaining means are carried on the clip and adapted for retaining each spacer plate in a position generally adjacent one side of a body of the rod end, such that the spacer plates are free from interference with the ball of the rod end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Lancer D. Halcom, Clifton B. Day
  • Elastomeric Spring-Damper With Integral Stops
    Publication number: 20080191401
    Abstract: An elastomeric spring-damper has a one-piece tubular body having an integral cap. A tension stop flange is formed in the body near the cap portion, and a compression stop flange opposing the tension stop flange is formed on the cap portion. An inner member located within the body is coupled to the body with an annular elastomeric member, such that longitudinal motion of the inner member relative to the body is allowed through elastic deformation of the elastomeric member. An inner member stop flange is positioned between the compression stop flange and the tension stop flange to limit longitudinal motion of the inner member relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Lancer D. Halcom, David Haynie, Brian D. Bouquillon