Patents by Inventor Blake Alexander Simpson

Blake Alexander Simpson 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).

  • One-sided fastener assembly and methods and systems for installing the same
    Patent number: 10400808
    Abstract: A one-sided fastener assembly for use in coupling an assembly stack-up includes a sleeve comprising an outer cylindrical surface and an inner tapered surface oriented at a first angle with respect to the outer surface. The inner tapered defines an opening extending through the sleeve. The fastener assembly also includes a core extending along an axis and configured for insertion into the opening. The core includes an outer tapered surface oriented at a second angle with respect to the axis configured for engagement with the sleeve inner tapered surface such that insertion of the core into the sleeve causes radial expansion of the sleeve creating an interference fit with the assembly stack-up to complete installation of the one-sided fastener assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Blake Alexander Simpson, Mark A. Woods, John E. Inman
  • ONE-SIDED FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170261023
    Abstract: A one-sided fastener assembly for use in coupling an assembly stack-up includes a sleeve comprising an outer cylindrical surface and an inner tapered surface oriented at a first angle with respect to the outer surface. The inner tapered defines an opening extending through the sleeve. The fastener assembly also includes a core extending along an axis and configured for insertion into the opening. The core includes an outer tapered surface oriented at a second angle with respect to the axis configured for engagement with the sleeve inner tapered surface such that insertion of the core into the sleeve causes radial expansion of the sleeve creating an interference fit with the assembly stack-up to complete installation of the one-sided fastener assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Blake Alexander Simpson, Mark A. Woods, John E. Inman