Patents by Inventor Louis F. Murray

Louis F. Murray 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).

  • Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7464853
    Abstract: Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one elongated member adapted to be positioned proximate to a surface of a work piece. The elongated member includes first and second end portions adapted to be secured to substantially prevent movement of the elongated member relative to the surface. A plurality of pressure applying devices are operatively attached to the elongated member, each pressure applying device including a contact member moveable relative to the elongated member and adapted to engage the surface of the work piece, and a resilient member operatively coupled to the contact member and to the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jack G. Buchheit, Colleen A. Oberlee, Louis F. Murray
  • Variable wire rope brake assembly
    Patent number: 7232166
    Abstract: A hoist assembly and system capable of being adjusted prior to the lifting and transporting of the loads to accommodate infinite center of gravity changes on loads, such that no changes in position occur during the lifting and transporting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Darrell E Dukate, Louis F. Murray, Kenneth E. Sherer
  • Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7048174
    Abstract: Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one elongated member adapted to be positioned proximate to a surface of a work piece. The elongated member includes first and second end portions adapted to be secured to substantially prevent movement of the elongated member relative to the surface. A plurality of pressure applying devices are operatively attached to the elongated member, each pressure applying device including a contact member moveable relative to the elongated member and adapted to engage the surface of the work piece, and a resilient member operatively coupled to the contact member and to the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jack G. Buchheit, Colleen A. Oberlee, Louis F. Murray