Patents by Inventor Lyle J. True

Lyle J. True 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).

  • Floating, bottom-filled and twist insert and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 10480563
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOEING CO.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Adhesive scoop having a rigid unitary form with plurality of fillets
    Patent number: 9839943
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a viscous material from a structure. The apparatus may comprise a base section. The base section may be configured to move along a surface of a first part and a second part of the structure. The base section may have sides that form a pocket. The sides may have a shape that substantially conforms to the surface of the first part and the second part of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Blaine Barney, Lyle J. True, Jerome Jacques Maurice Demoulin
  • Floating, Bottom-Filled and Twist Insert and Methods for Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170268560
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Floating, bottom-filled and twist insert and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 9702394
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Floating, Bottom-Filled and Twist Insert and Methods for Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170016472
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Adhesive Scoop
    Publication number: 20150231775
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a viscous material from a structure. The apparatus may comprise a base section. The base section may be configured to move along a surface of a first part and a second part of the structure. The base section may have sides that form a pocket. The sides may have a shape that substantially conforms to the surface of the first part and the second part of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher Blaine Barney, Lyle J. True, Jerome Jacques Maurice Demoulin