Patents by Inventor C. Brian Klinetob

C. Brian Klinetob 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).

  • Winged structural joint and articles employing the joint
    Patent number: 7438524
    Abstract: A structural joint includes inner preforms 20, 22 and outer preforms 24, 26 of material. The outer preform has legs 38, 40 that extend longitudinally and laterally from a fold 42. The inner preforms project longitudinally past the fold to define a spar 44. A wing, such as wings 50, 52, 54, 56, extends from the spar. The spar and wing cooperate with a substructure to resist separation of the spar and wing from the substructure. The joint is described in the context of a duct, such as a turbine engine inlet duct, but may be used in other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Lyders, C. Brian Klinetob, James T. Roach