Patents by Inventor Dennis B. Freeman

Dennis B. Freeman 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).

  • Swage end effector with automated fastener size change capability
    Patent number: 11938616
    Abstract: A lockbolt swage end effector incorporates a swage tool releasably engaged by a connector assembly to hydraulic operator carried in a frame. A two piece core-bolt operably connects the swage tool and the hydraulic operator through the connector assembly. A connection flange attaches the frame to a mating flange on a robotic manipulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dennis R. Mathis, Andrew J. Maass, Daniel B. Freeman, Rachel M. Chow, Tyler E. Berkey
  • Metal coating process and compositions
    Patent number: 4377487
    Abstract: A composition for forming a phosphate and lubricant coating in a single operation comprises phosphate ions, metal ion other than alkali metal, lubricant particles, cationic emulsifier and a scale prevention additive comprising a naphthalene sulphonic acid/formaldehyde condensation product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Assignee: Occidental Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis B. Freeman
  • Metal treating
    Patent number: 4199488
    Abstract: An auto-phoretic aqueous acidic coating composition is free of fluoride and hydrogen peroxide and contains an organic film forming resin, phosphate and a nitrobenzoic acid or derivative thereof. The composition imparts corrosion resistance when contacted with a metal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: Oxy Metal Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis B. Freeman, John L. Prosser
  • Drawing composition and process
    Patent number: 4197340
    Abstract: Disclosed are a composition and process useful for drawing stainless steel and nickel alloy wire and rods. The wire or rod is contacted with an aqueous solution consisting essentially of at least one alkali metal borate and at least one alkali metal sulphate, which solution is essentially free of silicate and chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1980
    Assignee: Oxy Metal Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Dennis B. Freeman, Alan J. Koch