Patents by Inventor Edward Burroughs

Edward Burroughs 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).

  • Method and apparatus for joining together portions of a geometric assembly
    Patent number: 8145420
    Abstract: A housing comprises at least first and second portions. The first and second portions mate with each other at respective joining regions. The first and second portions each comprise a respective tapered flange along the joining region. The first and second portions of the housing are connected to each other by placing a plurality of collars over the tapered flanges of the first and second portions of the housing. Each of the collars has a respective groove formed therein. The grooves of the plurality of collars are placed over the tapered flanges of the first and second portions of the housing. A plurality of fasteners causes the plurality of collars to press the first and second portions of the housing together. In one embodiment, the housing is used in a sensor block assembly that is part of an inertial measurement unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Chappell, Edward Burroughs
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING TOGETHER PORTIONS OF A GEOMETRIC ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100153012
    Abstract: A housing comprises at least first and second portions. The first and second portions mate with each other at respective joining regions. The first and second portions each comprise a respective tapered flange along the joining region. The first and second portions of the housing are connected to each other by placing a plurality of collars over the tapered flanges of the first and second portions of the housing. Each of the collars has a respective groove formed therein. The grooves of the plurality of collars are placed over the tapered flanges of the first and second portions of the housing. A plurality of fasteners causes the plurality of collars to press the first and second portions of the housing together. In one embodiment, the housing is used in a sensor block assembly that is part of an inertial measurement unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Charles D. Chappell, Edward Burroughs
  • Method and apparatus for isolating against mechanical dynamics
    Publication number: 20050263668
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to isolate downhole components within a downhole tool from shock and vibration typically experienced during handling and use of the downhole tool. The apparatus and method include a series of interlocking hooks and loops that are bondable to the downhole component and dampingly secure the downhole component within the downhole tool. The material comprising the interlocking hooks and loops is a high temperature material whose performance is not affected by high temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Earl Thigpen, Edward Burroughs, Mark Bochain