Patents by Inventor Poley N. Packer

Poley N. Packer 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).

  • Variable contour securing system
    Patent number: 4088312
    Abstract: A variable contour securing system has a retaining structure for a member whose surface contains a variable contour. The retaining mechanism includes a spaced array of adjustable spindles mounted on a housing. Each spindle has a base member support cup at one end thereof. A vacuum source is applied to the cups for seating the member adjacent to the cups. A locking mechanism sets the spindles in a predetermined position once the member has been secured to the spindle support cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Inventors: Robert A. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Frosch, Paul P. Zebus, Poley N. Packer, Cyrus C. Haynie
  • Adjustable securing base
    Patent number: 4066039
    Abstract: An adjustable securing base has a surface radius of curvature which can be adjusted to support an adjacent part on the base surface. The securing base comprises a flexible thin plate with an adjustment mechanism connected on opposite edges of the base for adjusting the plate curvature. An opening in the plate is coupled to a vacuum device for securing the part adjacent the plate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1978
    Inventors: James C. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Fletcher, Paul P. Zebus, Poley N. Packer