Patents by Inventor Eric R. Steele

Eric R. Steele 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).

  • Patent number: 9481012
    Abstract: A method for a structure having a countersunk fastener head includes forcing an aliphatic urethane surfacer into a void around the fastener head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Weston K. Anderson, Paul J. Ambrose, Eric R. Steele
  • Publication number: 20130316120
    Abstract: A method for a structure having a countersunk fastener head includes forcing an aliphatic urethane surfacer into a void around the fastener head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Weston K. Anderson, Paul J. Ambrose, Eric R. Steele
  • Patent number: 7277266
    Abstract: A lightning protection system for protecting composite structures and a method of protecting composite structures from lightning strikes. A dielectric ply is fixed above and completely covers metal surface features, e.g., skin fasteners through a composite skin to a wing fuel tank. A conductive ply is fixed above and completely covers the dielectric ply and extends to an external connection to a platform ground. The conductive ply directs current from lightning strikes away from metal surface features, e.g., to the platform ground. Both plies may be adhesively backed and sequentially pressed into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Quynhgiao N. Le, Ron Murakami, Eric R. Steele, James F. Kirchner