Patents by Inventor David William Minteer
David William Minteer 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: 10633111Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes a transport member. The transport member is configured for use in the fluid transport system. The transport member includes a material configured to reduce voltages and currents, induced in response to an electromagnetic event, along the transport member.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James Patrick Irwin, David William Minteer, John Thomas Axtell, Benjamin A. Johnson
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Patent number: 10362115Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20170291717Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a transport member. The transport member is configured for use in the fluid transport system. The transport member is comprised of a material configured to reduce voltages and currents, induced in response to an electromagnetic event, along the transport member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: James Patrick Irwin, David William Minteer, John Thomas Axtell, Benjamin A. Johnson
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Patent number: 9688419Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes a transport member. The transport member is configured for use in the fluid transport system. The transport member includes a material configured to reduce voltages and currents, induced in response to an electromagnetic event, along the transport member.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: James Patrick Irwin, David William Minteer, John Thomas Axtell, Benjamin A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20160205193Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Patent number: 9293033Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Patent number: 9169029Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting an electrical current between a first transport member and a second transport member. In one illustrative embodiment, a coupling assembly comprises a first fitting associated with a first end of a first transport member, a second fitting associated with a second end of a second transport member, and a seal. The seal is configured for placement around the first fitting and the second fitting when the first end of the first transport member is positioned relative to the second end of the second transport member. The seal is further configured to seal an interface between the first transport member and the second transport member. The seal is comprised of a material configured such that the seal has a level of conductivity within a selected range and such that a conductive pathway is formed between the first transport member and the second transport member.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kevin O'Brien Gaw, Nathan Michael Kelley, John Thomas Axtell, James Patrick Irwin, David William Minteer, Diego A. Velasco
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Patent number: 9162774Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. The aerospace vehicle is operated. The fluid transport system in the aerospace vehicle is comprised of materials selected such that the fluid transport system has an electrical configuration. The intensity of the electrical discharge that occurs within the fluid transport system during operation of the aerospace vehicle is reduced to within selected tolerances by the electrical configuration of the fluid transport system.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: David William Minteer, James Patrick Irwin, Benjamin A. Johnson, John Thomas Axtell
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Publication number: 20150022373Abstract: A method for generating sensor data is presented. A number of wireless power signals is sent to a group of sensor units. A number of wireless data collection signals is sent to the group of sensor units after the number of wireless power signals have been sent to the group of sensor units. Sensor data in a number of wireless response signals is received from the group of sensor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Jason P. Bommer, David William Minteer, Richard J. Nesting, Arun Ayyagari, Richard Neal Bostwick, Andrew Michael Robb
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Publication number: 20130329333Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. The aerospace vehicle is operated. The fluid transport system in the aerospace vehicle is comprised of materials selected such that the fluid transport system has an electrical configuration. The intensity of the electrical discharge that occurs within the fluid transport system during operation of the aerospace vehicle is reduced to within selected tolerances by the electrical configuration of the fluid transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: David William Minteer, James Patrick Irwin, Benjamin A. Johnson, John Thomas Axtell
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Publication number: 20130328307Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a transport member. The transport member is configured for use in the fluid transport system. The transport member is comprised of a material configured to reduce voltages and currents, induced in response to an electromagnetic event, along the transport member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: James Patrick Irwin, David William Minteer, John Thomas Axtell, Benjamin A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20130327888Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting an electrical current between a first transport member and a second transport member. In one illustrative embodiment, a coupling assembly comprises a first fitting associated with a first end of a first transport member, a second fitting associated with a second end of a second transport member, and a seal. The seal is configured for placement around the first fitting and the second fitting when the first end of the first transport member is positioned relative to the second end of the second transport member. The seal is further configured to seal an interface between the first transport member and the second transport member. The seal is comprised of a material configured such that the seal has a level of conductivity within a selected range and such that a conductive pathway is formed between the first transport member and the second transport member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Kevin O'Brien Gaw, Nathan Michael Kelley, John Thomas Axtell, James Patrick Irwin, David William Minteer, Diego A. Velasco