Patents by Inventor Bradley G. Weiskittel

Bradley G. Weiskittel 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).

  • Riveted fastener extraction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8056204
    Abstract: An extraction apparatus (40) for the removal of a riveted fastener (12) from a structure (10) includes a shaft (42) and a cutting element (62). The cutting element (62) is mechanically coupled to the shaft (42) and is configured to cut a portion of the riveted fastener (12). The shaft (42) and the cutting element (62) are configured for insertion through an inner channel (24) of the riveted fastener (12). A method of replacing the riveted fastener (12) from the structure (10) includes inserting the extraction apparatus (40) through the inner channel (24). The extraction apparatus (40) is rotated. A portion of the riveted fastener (12) that extends through the structure (10) is removed. A head (20) of the riveted fastener (12) is also removed from the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John F. Suarez, Bradley G. Weiskittel
  • RIVETED FASTENER EXTRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100319180
    Abstract: An extraction apparatus (40) for the removal of a riveted fastener (12) from a structure (10) includes a shaft (42) and a cutting element (62). The cutting element (62) is mechanically coupled to the shaft (42) and is configured to cut a portion of the riveted fastener (12). The shaft (42) and the cutting element (62) are configured for insertion through an inner channel (24) of the riveted fastener (12). A method of replacing the riveted fastener (12) from the structure (10) includes inserting the extraction apparatus (40) through the inner channel (24). The extraction apparatus (40) is rotated. A portion of the riveted fastener (12) that extends through the structure (10) is removed. A head (20) of the riveted fastener (12) is also removed from the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John F. Suarez, Bradley G. Weiskittel
  • Riveted fastener extraction apparatuses and method
    Patent number: 7784163
    Abstract: An extraction apparatus (40) for the removal of a riveted fastener (12) from a structure (10) includes a shaft (42) and a cutting element (62). The cutting element (62) is mechanically coupled to the shaft (42) and is configured to cut a portion of the riveted fastener (12). The shaft (42) and the cutting element (62) are configured for insertion through an inner channel (24) of the riveted fastener (12). A method of replacing the riveted fastener (12) from the structure (10) includes inserting the extraction apparatus (40) through the inner channel (24). The extraction apparatus (40) is rotated. A portion of the riveted fastener (12) that extends through the structure (10) is removed. A head (20) of the riveted fastener (12) is also removed from the structure (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John F. Suarez, Bradley G. Weiskittel