Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Barney

Christopher B. Barney 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).

  • Systems and methods for coupling composite panels
    Patent number: 11773585
    Abstract: A system and a method for securing a first composite panel to a second composite panel include a latch assembly having one or more latches. The latch assembly is configured to be secured to one of the first composite panel or the second composite panel. One or more strikes are configured to retain at least a portion of the one or more latches. The one or more strikes are configured to be secured to the other of the first composite panel or the second composite panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Sean Richard Cysewski, Christopher B. Barney
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING COMPOSITE PANELS
    Publication number: 20220251825
    Abstract: A system and a method for securing a first composite panel to a second composite panel include a latch assembly having one or more latches. The latch assembly is configured to be secured to one of the first composite panel or the second composite panel. One or more strikes are configured to retain at least a portion of the one or more latches. The one or more strikes are configured to be secured to the other of the first composite panel or the second composite panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Sean Richard Cysewski, Christopher B. Barney
  • Floating, bottom-filled and twist insert and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 10480563
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOEING CO.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Floating, Bottom-Filled and Twist Insert and Methods for Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170268560
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Floating, bottom-filled and twist insert and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 9702394
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Floating, Bottom-Filled and Twist Insert and Methods for Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170016472
    Abstract: An insert, a floating nut and methods for use thereof in a panel of an aircraft are presented. Specifically, an insert includes a housing defining a cavity. An aperture is further defined in a first end of the housing and a semi-spherical portion is defined at a second end of the housing. A pair of vent openings are also defined on opposing sides of the first end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher B. Barney, Lyle J. True, Lee James Keetle
  • Component impregnation
    Patent number: 7503976
    Abstract: A machine for impregnating a die cast metal part with liquid impregnant comprises an impregnation chamber having liquid impregnant in a lower portion, an opening for ingress and egress of the parts being defined in a side wall of the chamber above the liquid impregnant, a door for sealing the opening, a part holder in the chamber and an elevator for positioning parts above the liquid impregnant during evacuation of the chamber and then immersing the parts in the liquid impregnant during subsequent pressurization of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher D. Gilmore, Christopher B. Barney
  • Component impregnation
    Patent number: 6913650
    Abstract: A machine for impregnating a die cast metal part with liquid impregnant comprises an impregnation chamber having liquid impregnant in a lower portion, an opening for ingress and egress of the parts being defined in a side wall of the chamber above the liquid impregnant, a door for sealing the opening, a part holder in the chamber and an elevator for positioning parts above the liquid impregnant during evacuation of the chamber and then immersing the parts in the liquid impregnant during subsequent pressurization of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Godfrey & Wing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Gilmore, Christopher B. Barney
  • Component impregnation
    Publication number: 20040089231
    Abstract: A machine for impregnating a die cast metal part with liquid impregnant comprises an impregnation chamber having liquid impregnant in a lower portion, an opening for ingress and egress of the parts being defined in a side wall of the chamber above the liquid impregnant, a door for sealing the opening, a part holder in the chamber and an elevator for positioning parts above the liquid impregnant during evacuation of the chamber and then immersing the parts in the liquid impregnant during subsequent pressurization of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher D. Gilmore, Christopher B. Barney