Patents by Inventor David G. Jensen
David G. Jensen 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).
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Patent number: 11717873Abstract: A driven member of a metal peening machine is disclosed. The metal peening machine is configured to drive the driven member into contact with a work surface of a metal workpiece to deform the metal workpiece. The driven member includes a shaft with an impact end. The driven member includes least one of a plurality of impact features, an impact feature with a non-flat impact surface, a non-round impact feature, and an asymmetrical impact feature that is coupled to and protrudes from the impact end of the shaft. The at least one of the plurality of impact features, the impact feature with a non-flat impact surface, the non-round impact feature, and the asymmetrical impact feature define at least one impact surface to be driven into contact with the work surface of the metal workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Lauren K. Lundquist, David G. Jensen, McKay A. Kunz, Gregory L. Ramsey, Michael Delos McGraw, James E. Pillers, Nate Speer
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Patent number: 11273481Abstract: An apparatus for forming a metal workpiece having a first surface is described herein. The apparatus includes a trough containing a liquid. The apparatus also includes a support for positioning the metal workpiece in an impact-receiving position. In the impact-receiving position, the first surface is submerged in the liquid. The apparatus includes a driven member for applying multiple impacts to the first surface of the metal workpiece while the metal workpiece is in the impact-receiving position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David G. Jensen, Michael D. McGraw
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Publication number: 20200164422Abstract: A driven member of a metal peening machine is disclosed. The metal peening machine is configured to drive the driven member into contact with a work surface of a metal workpiece to deform the metal workpiece. The driven member includes a shaft with an impact end. At least one of a plurality of impact features, an impact feature with a non-flat impact surface, a non-round impact feature, and an asymmetrical impact feature is coupled to and protrudes from the impact end of the shaft. The at least one of the plurality of impact features, the impact feature with a non-flat impact surface, the non-round impact feature, and the asymmetrical impact feature defining at least one impact surface to be driven into contact with the work surface of the metal workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Lauren K. Lundquist, David G. Jensen, McKay A. Kunz, Gregory L. Ramsey, Michael Delos McGraw, James E. Pillers, Nate Speer
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Patent number: 10576523Abstract: A driven member of a metal peening machine is disclosed. The metal peening machine is configured to drive the driven member into contact with a work surface of a metal workpiece to deform the metal workpiece. The driven member includes a shaft with an impact end. At least one of a plurality of impact features, an impact feature with a non-flat impact surface, a non-round impact feature, and an asymmetrical impact feature is coupled to and protrudes from the impact end of the shaft. The at least one of the plurality of impact features, the impact feature with a non-flat impact surface, the non-round impact feature, and the asymmetrical impact feature defining at least one impact surface to be driven into contact with the work surface of the metal workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Lauren K. Lundquist, David G. Jensen, McKay A. Kunz, Gregory L. Ramsey, Michael Delos McGraw, James E. Pillers, Nate Speer
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Publication number: 20190337040Abstract: An apparatus for forming a metal workpiece having a first surface is described herein. The apparatus includes a trough containing a liquid. The apparatus also includes a support for positioning the metal workpiece in an impact-receiving position. In the impact-receiving position, the first surface is submerged in the liquid. The apparatus includes a driven member for applying multiple impacts to the first surface of the metal workpiece while the metal workpiece is in the impact-receiving position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: David G. Jensen, Michael D. McGraw
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Patent number: 10406583Abstract: An apparatus for forming a metal workpiece having a first surface is described herein. The apparatus includes a trough containing a liquid. The apparatus also includes a support for positioning the metal workpiece in an impact-receiving position. In the impact-receiving position, the first surface is submerged in the liquid. The apparatus includes a driven member for applying multiple impacts to the first surface of the metal workpiece while the metal workpiece is in the impact-receiving position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David G. Jensen, Michael D. McGraw
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Publication number: 20170165736Abstract: An apparatus for forming a metal workpiece having a first surface is described herein. The apparatus includes a trough containing a liquid. The apparatus also includes a support for positioning the metal workpiece in an impact-receiving position. In the impact-receiving position, the first surface is submerged in the liquid. The apparatus includes a driven member for applying multiple impacts to the first surface of the metal workpiece while the metal workpiece is in the impact-receiving position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: David G. Jensen, Michael D. McGraw
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Patent number: 9414871Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for fixing bones with bone plates having movable locking elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Randall J. Huebner, David G. Jensen
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Patent number: 7955388Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus and components thereof, and kits, for connecting to bone using an anchor element configured to be anchored in bone and having a selectively bendable hinge region. In some embodiments, the system may connect the anchor element to connective tissue, a bridge member, and/or to another anchor element by bending the hinge region while the anchor element is disposed in bone, thereby connecting bone to the connective tissue or bridge member, and/or connecting bone members.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: David G. Jensen, Steven P. Horst
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Patent number: 7951178Abstract: Systems, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for fixing bones with bone plates having hybrid apertures.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Acumed LLCInventor: David G. Jensen
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Patent number: 7857836Abstract: Device and method for bone fixation. The device may comprise a bone plate including a plate body and a locking element. The plate body may define a plurality of openings configured to receive fasteners that secure the plate body to bone. The plurality of openings may include an elongate opening. The locking element, in turn, may define a through-hole disposed under the elongate opening for placement closer to bone than the elongate opening. The locking element may be configured to be disposed in threaded engagement with a fastener received by the locking element at the through-hole from the elongate opening. The locking element may be connected slidably to the plate body, in the absence of the fastener, to permit movement of the through-hole along the elongate opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Randall J. Huebner, David G. Jensen
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Patent number: 7717945Abstract: Orthopedic systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits. In some embodiments, these systems may be used for selectively tapping apertures of bone plates, to form threaded apertures during installation of the bone plates (i.e., intraoperatively).Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: David G. Jensen, Randall J. Huebner
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Patent number: 7608110Abstract: Systems for replacement of the ends of bones with prostheses, and methods of using the systems for bone replacement.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventors: Shawn W. O'Driscoll, Joel Gillard, David G. Jensen
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Patent number: 7537596Abstract: Method of tapping a bone plate intraoperatively. A bone plate having an aperture may be selected, and the bone plate may be placed on a bone. A thread may be formed in the aperture using a tap device with the bone plate disposed on the bone. A hole may be formed in the bone, with the hole in alignment with the aperture. The hole may be widened adjacent the aperture to create a counterbore in the bone. A fastener may be advanced into threaded engagement with the thread after removal of the tap device from the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Acumed LLCInventor: David G. Jensen
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Patent number: 7537603Abstract: Systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for fusing two or more bones with a bone plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Randall J. Huebner, David G. Jensen, Herbert Respess
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Publication number: 20080177291Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus and components thereof, and kits, for connecting to bone using an anchor element configured to be anchored in bone and having a selectively bendable hinge region. In some embodiments, the system may connect the anchor element to connective tissue, a bridge member, and/or to another anchor element by bending the hinge region while the anchor element is disposed in bone, thereby connecting bone to the connective tissue or bridge member, and/or connecting bone members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: David G. Jensen, Steven P. Horst
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Patent number: 7235079Abstract: Systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, with composite bone fasteners for fixing bones. The composite bone fasteners include an inner member or core for engagement with a driver and a bioresorbable outer member or sheath for threaded engagement with bone.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: David G. Jensen, Randall J. Huebner
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Patent number: 7201752Abstract: Systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for fusing two or more bones with a bone plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Randall J. Huebner, David G. Jensen, Herbert Respess
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Patent number: 7100299Abstract: A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing having an interior hollow, a gage surface, and a base surface, the base surface having a contact area that contacts the surface of the structure. An inner plug disposed within the interior hollow translates axially within the interior hollow. The inner plug has a sensing end that contacts a bolt of the fastening system and references the shank section of the bolt. The inner plug has an indicator end dimensioned to accept washers and nuts of the fastening system stacked on the gage surface. The inner plug has an indicator that provides installation information, according to either qualitative or dimensional requirements, about the components of the fastening system being installed using the tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David G. Jensen, David M. Pett, Paul Buehler
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Patent number: 7080461Abstract: A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing having an interior hollow, a gage surface, and a base surface, the base surface having a contact area that contacts the surface of the structure. An inner plug disposed within the interior hollow translates axially within the interior hollow. The inner plug has a sensing end that contacts a bolt of the fastening system and references the shank section of the bolt. The inner plug has an indicator end dimensioned to accept washers and nuts of the fastening system stacked on the gage surface. The inner plug has an indicator that provides installation information, according to either qualitative or dimensional requirements, about the components of the fastening system being installed using the tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David G. Jensen, David M. Pett, Paul Buehler