Patents by Inventor Charles Kirby

Charles Kirby 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).

  • Patent number: 10471520
    Abstract: A drive multiplying device for simultaneous drilling of multiple holes includes a housing. A drive shaft is rotationally coupled to and positioned through a first face of the housing. A first end of the drive shaft extends from the first face of the housing. A plurality of second shafts is rotationally coupled to and positioned through a second face of the housing. A first terminus of each second shaft extends from the second face of the housing. A gear set is positioned in the housing and is gearedly coupled to the drive shaft as well as each of the second shafts. The first end of the drive shaft is configured to couple to a rotary tool. The drive shaft is positioned to compel the gear set to rotate the second shafts. Drill bits coupled to the first termini of the second shafts are rotated concurrently with the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Kirby
  • Publication number: 20170361382
    Abstract: A drive multiplying device for simultaneous drilling of multiple holes includes a housing. A drive shaft is rotationally coupled to and positioned through a first face of the housing. A first end of the drive shaft extends from the first face of the housing. A plurality of second shafts is rotationally coupled to and positioned through a second face of the housing. A first terminus of each second shaft extends from the second face of the housing. A gear set is positioned in the housing and is gearedly coupled to the drive shaft as well as each of the second shafts. The first end of the drive shaft is configured to couple to a rotary tool. The drive shaft is positioned to compel the gear set to rotate the second shafts. Drill bits coupled to the first termini of the second shafts are rotated concurrently with the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Charles Kirby
  • Publication number: 20150327634
    Abstract: Reusable quick-release fastener systems include fasteners composed of a neat polymer such as an elastomer or a shape memory polymer. The fasteners may be of any number of geometrical shapes, with each pair of fastening devices having mating geometries that are compatible with one another. The fastening devices provide an easy and nearly silent closure mechanism. The fastener systems can be used to attach one part to another or to act as the closure mechanism for an article comprising the fastener system, such as a pocket, a box, or a container, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Brandon Charles Kirby, Kristin Marie Cable, Teresa Ellen Havens, Jason Michael Hemiller
  • Patent number: 8881369
    Abstract: Methods for using a reusable quick release fastener system include engaging and disengaging fastening devices composed of elastomers or shape memory polymers and their composites wherein the fastening devices may be of any number of geometrical shapes such that the mating geometries of each device are compatible with one another. The fastening devices provide an easy and near silent closure mechanism for a container, for example. Thus, the methods for using reusable quick release fastener systems including the fastening devices made of elastomers or shape memory polymers can be used to attach one part to another or to quietly close a pocket, box, or other container, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Brandon Charles Kirby, Kristin Marie Cable, Teresa Ellen Havens, Jason Michael Hermiller
  • Patent number: 8678324
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present airfoil systems comprise an airfoil with a leading edge, a trailing edge, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a skin surface, at least one structural element located within said airfoil, wherein said structural element supports the skin surface having an upper skin portion and a lower skin portion wherein said structural element can change its shape in response to external stimulus during flight operations, and an actuating means for selectively altering the curvature of said structural element which alters the curvature of said upper skin portion and of said lower skin portion to cause nonlinear deflection of said skin surface between an extreme raised position through a neutral position to an extreme lowered position; whereby the outer surface curvature of said airfoil and said skin surface is smooth and continuous over substantially the entirety thereof at all positions of said skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Douglas Hemmelgarn, Bryan Michael Pelley, Kristin Marie Cable, Brandon Charles Kirby
  • Publication number: 20130264332
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment utilizes metal coated high strain fabric reinforcement including but not limited to fiberglass, cotton fiber, or other materials that can undergo deformation, and various resin or elastomer compounds to create a conductive polymer whose resistivity and resistance remain essentially constant under a strain of approximately 0-150% or more. Additionally, the preferred embodiment utilizes a method of imprinting, depositing, etching, or embossing a design or pattern of conductive metal on fabric used in composites. The use of designs of conductive metals wrapped around a deformable core and the unique features of elastomeric polymers allows for their use as a flexible circuit board, formable heaters, and other various uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Frank Auffinger, III, Michael Richard Maddux, Kristopher Karl Aber, Brandon Charles Kirby
  • Patent number: 8395093
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment utilizes metal coated high strain fabric reinforcement including but not limited to fiberglass, cotton fiber, or other materials that can undergo deformation, and various resin or elastomer compounds to create a conductive polymer whose resistivity and resistance remain essentially constant under a strain of approximately 0-150% or more. Additionally, the preferred embodiment utilizes a method of imprinting, depositing, etching, or embossing a design or pattern of conductive metal on fabric used in composites. The use of designs of conductive metals wrapped around a deformable core and the unique features of elastomeric polymers allows for their use as a flexible circuit board, formable heaters, and other various uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Auffinger, III, Michael Richard Maddux, Kristopher Karl Aber, Brandon Charles Kirby
  • Publication number: 20110265292
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for engaging and disengaging a releasable fastener system, comprising fastening devices composed of elastomers or shape memory polymers and their composites wherein the fastening devices may be of any number of geometrical shapes limited only by the fact that each pair of fastening devices are designed such that the mating geometries of each device are compatible with one another. This disclosure relates to an apparatus and process for an easy and near silent closure mechanism for a container. Specifically this application deals with the use of elastomers or shape memory polymers as the connection devices in a fastener system which can be used to attach one part to another or act as the closure mechanism for a pocket, box, or other container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Charles Kirby, Kristin Marie Cable, Teresa Ellen Havens, Jason Michael Hermiller
  • Publication number: 20110084174
    Abstract: Morphing an aerodynamic body's geometry in situ can optimize its aerodynamic properties, increasing range, reducing fuel consumption, and improving many performance parameters. The aerodynamic load exerted on the body by the flow is one such parameter, typically characterized as lift or drag. It is the aim of the present disclosure to teach the use of passive adaptive morphing structures to manage these aerodynamic loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Douglas Hemmelgarn, Bryan Michael Pelley, Kristin Marie Cable, Brandon Charles Kirby
  • Patent number: D856298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Border, Christopher Bennett, Thao Hovanky, David Clementson, Jeffrey William Smith, Venugopal Kalluri, Lucas E. Saule, Peter Michaelian, Quinn Slater Huffstetler, Charles Kirby Ambler
  • Patent number: D952593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Border, Christopher Bennett, Thao Hovanky, David Clementson, Jeffrey William Smith, Venugopal Kalluri, Lucas E. Saule, Peter Michaelian, Quinn Slater Huffstetler, Charles Kirby Ambler