Patents by Inventor Clifford Shaeffer

Clifford Shaeffer 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).

  • Loading device for non-destructive inspections of composite structures
    Publication number: 20050109119
    Abstract: There is provided a loading device for applying a load to a composite structure during a non-destructive inspection. The loading device comprises a load indicator to indicate the load applied, which is preferably a normal load, and comprises a connector attached to the load indicator to connect the loading device to a surface of the structure. A support contacts the structure to support the load indicator and the connector. The support preferably comprises a plate and three legs, wherein the load indicator is attached to the plate and the legs contact the structure. The legs may comprise protective ends for contacting the structure and may define adjustable lengths. A load applicator in mechanical communication with the connector and the load indicator applies the load to the structure, advantageously by reducing the distance between the connector and load indicator to create the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Roe, Clifford Shaeffer