Patents by Inventor Eric H. Nelson

Eric H. Nelson 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).

  • Fitting and associated grommet for supporting a conduit penetrating a panel
    Patent number: 7681923
    Abstract: A fitting and an associated grommet are provided for supporting a conduit penetrating a panel and limiting energy transfer between the conduit and panel. The fitting may include a grommet having annular first and second sections spaced apart from one another and an annular wall extending between the first and second sections such that the wall and first and second sections define a bore. A plurality of ribs protrude from the annular wall, the ribs being distributed circumferentially around the annular wall and spanning between the first and second sections. A tubular liner extends through the bore of the grommet and contacts the first and second sections. The plurality of ribs extend into the bore, and at least some of the ribs contact the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Negley, Rangasamy Elangovan, Yuri Tian, Eric H. Nelson, Paul S. Gregg, Michael A. Ross
  • Fitting And Associated Grommet For Supporting A Conduit Penetrating A Panel
    Publication number: 20080116319
    Abstract: A fitting and an associated grommet are provided for supporting a conduit penetrating a panel and limiting energy transfer between the conduit and panel. The fitting may include a grommet having annular first and second sections spaced apart from one another and an annular wall extending between the first and second sections such that the wall and first and second sections define a bore. A plurality of ribs protrude from the annular wall, the ribs being distributed circumferentially around the annular wall and spanning between the first and second sections. A tubular liner extends through the bore of the grommet and contacts the first and second sections. The plurality of ribs extend into the bore, and at least some of the ribs contact the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Negley, Rangasamy Elangovan, Yuri Tian, Eric H. Nelson, Paul S. Gregg, Michael A. Ross