Patents by Inventor William R. Conchi, Jr.

William R. Conchi, Jr. 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).

  • Zero-moment fitting
    Patent number: 9574683
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods provide for a zero-moment fitting for securing a fluid conduit to a structure. According to various embodiments, a fitting may include a spherical bearing and a bearing housing. The spherical bearing may include a conduit aperture for receiving a fluid conduit through the spherical bearing. The bearing housing may be configured to encompass and retain the spherical bearing within the bearing housing, allowing for rotation of the spherical bearing within the bearing housing. The bearing housing may be fixedly attached to the structure to secure the fitting to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: William R. Conchi, Jr.