Patents by Inventor Andrew Smeal

Andrew Smeal 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).

  • Three piece failsafe clevis
    Patent number: 11933353
    Abstract: A three piece failsafe clevis includes a center portion having a center top surface, a planar first outer surface and a planar second outer surface. The second outer surface is oppositely oriented to the first outer surface. A channel in the center portion is configured to receive a tension and compression member. A left lateral portion is connected adjacent the first outer surface. The left lateral portion has a planar first inner surface received against the first outer surface and a left top surface coplanar with the center top surface. A right lateral portion is connected adjacent the second outer surface. The right lateral portion has a planar second inner surface received against the second outer surface and a right top surface coplanar with the center top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Andrew Smeal, Kevin Tsai
  • THREE PIECE FAILSAFE CLEVIS
    Publication number: 20220299063
    Abstract: A three piece failsafe clevis includes a center portion having a center top surface, a planar first outer surface and a planar second outer surface. The second outer surface is oppositely oriented to the first outer surface. A channel in the center portion is configured to receive a tension and compression member. A left lateral portion is connected adjacent the first outer surface. The left lateral portion has a planar first inner surface received against the first outer surface and a left top surface coplanar with the center top surface. A right lateral portion is connected adjacent the second outer surface. The right lateral portion has a planar second inner surface received against the second outer surface and a right top surface coplanar with the center top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Smeal, Kevin Tsai