Patents by Inventor Elizabeth J. Kush

Elizabeth J. Kush 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 of manufacturing aircraft using temporary fasteners
    Patent number: 8209865
    Abstract: A temporary fastener and a method of attaching an aircraft skin to a frame using the temporary fastener during a step of the skin to frame assembly process. The fastener secures the skin to the structure while holes for permanent fasteners are drilled through the skin and frame; the fastener is flush mounted so that an automatic drill can drill the holes without interference. The temporary fastener can be removed after the permanent fastener holes are drilled, and before or after permanent fasteners are inserted within their respective holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Kelley, Rick A. Luepke, Lisa M. Vestal, Elizabeth J. Kush, Michael Loren Hestness, Eric C. Patty, Jeff Langevin
  • Method of Manufacturing Aircraft Using Temporary Fasteners
    Publication number: 20100308171
    Abstract: A temporary fastener and a method of attaching an aircraft skin to a frame using the temporary fastener during a step of the skin to frame assembly process. The fastener secures the skin to the structure while holes for permanent fasteners are drilled through the skin and frame; the fastener is flush mounted so that an automatic drill can drill the holes without interference. The temporary fastener can be removed after the permanent fastener holes are drilled, and before or after permanent fasteners are inserted within their respective holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Kelley, Rick A. Luepke, Lisa M. Vestal, Elizabeth J. Kush, Michael Loren Hestness, Eric C. Patty, Jeff Langevin