Patents by Inventor Curtis J. Ruckey

Curtis J. Ruckey 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: 11230995
    Abstract: A cable conduit for a bypass flow duct may comprise a head end, a sleeve, a foot end, a boot, and a split grommet wherein the head end is coupled to the sleeve opposite the foot end, wherein the foot end comprises a flared portion, wherein the boot comprises a first flange and a neck, wherein the boot is configured to couple at the neck to the flared portion of the foot end, wherein the head end comprises a second flange and a cutout penetrating into an interior volume of the sleeve, and wherein the split grommet is coupled within the interior volume of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Waitkus, Mark T. McAuliffe, Randall Lee Greenberg, Colby S. Dunn, Daniel Godfrey, Curtis J. Ruckey, Philip DiMuzio
  • Publication number: 20200347784
    Abstract: A cable conduit for a bypass flow duct may comprise a head end, a sleeve, a foot end, a boot, and a split grommet wherein the head end is coupled to the sleeve opposite the foot end, wherein the foot end comprises a flared portion, wherein the boot comprises a first flange and a neck, wherein the boot is configured to couple at the neck to the flared portion of the foot end, wherein the head end comprises a second flange and a cutout penetrating into an interior volume of the sleeve, and wherein the split grommet is coupled within the interior volume of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher Waitkus, Mark T. McAuliffe, Randall Lee Greenberg, Colby S. Dunn, Daniel Godfrey, Curtis J. Ruckey, Philip DiMuzio
  • Patent number: 10746338
    Abstract: An assembly for sealing an interface between a conduit and a case includes a boot and a bushing. The boot includes a tube and rubber flange. The rubber flange extends generally radially outward from the tube. The rubber flange includes an opening passing through a portion of the rubber flange. The bushing is disposed in the rubber flange and includes a tubular body, a channel, and a lip. The tubular body is disposed in the opening of the rubber flange. The channel extends through a center of the body. The lip is generally flat and extends radially outward from the tubular body. The lip is in contact and engages with the rubber flange so as to compress the rubber flange against the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Waitkus, Curtis J. Ruckey
  • Publication number: 20200072402
    Abstract: An assembly for sealing an interface between a conduit and a case includes a boot and a bushing. The boot includes a tube and rubber flange. The rubber flange extends generally radially outward from the tube. The rubber flange includes an opening passing through a portion of the rubber flange. The bushing is disposed in the rubber flange and includes a tubular body, a channel, and a lip. The tubular body is disposed in the opening of the rubber flange. The channel extends through a center of the body. The lip is generally flat and extends radially outward from the tubular body. The lip is in contact and engages with the rubber flange so as to compress the rubber flange against the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Waitkus, Curtis J. Ruckey
  • Patent number: 9371743
    Abstract: A cap assembly includes a plunger mounted to a retainer pin and a latch operable to retract the retainer pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan K. Snyder, Kari L. Kisselbrack, Curtis J. Ruckey, Robert Howard
  • Publication number: 20140231437
    Abstract: A cap assembly includes a plunger mounted to a retainer pin and a latch operable to retract the retainer pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan K. Snyder, Kari L. Kisselbrack, Curtis J. Ruckey, Robert Howard
  • Publication number: 20110064515
    Abstract: An assembly includes first and second shell members. An anchor plate includes a body portion, first and second arrays of fastener openings, and anchor plate attachment features extending from a first side of the body portion and each having a fastener opening. Inserts are positioned within each fastener opening of the first array and the second array. A first set of fasteners is secured through the first array of fastener openings in the anchor plate, the first shell member and the splice plate and engaged with a corresponding one of the inserts. A second set of fasteners is secured through the second array of fastener openings in the anchor plate, the second shell member and the splice plate and engaged with a corresponding one of the inserts. A third set of fasteners is secured through the fastener openings of the anchor plate attachment features and the first shell member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Curtis J. Ruckey, Francis R. Moon