Patents by Inventor Gregory M. Waugh
Gregory M. Waugh 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).
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Publication number: 20240018967Abstract: An aircraft that includes a fuselage and wings fixed to the fuselage. The aircraft further includes a shaftless electric fluid-flow device that is coupled to the at least one of the fuselage or a corresponding one of the wings. The shaftless electric fluid-flow device includes a housing and a shaftless hub, which is rotatable within the housing, about a central axis, and defines an open central channel that is open along the central axis. The shaftless electric fluid-flow device also includes a fan blade assembly that is coupled to the shaftless hub, such that the fan blade assembly co-rotates with the shaftless hub. The fan blade assembly includes a plurality of fan blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Gregory M. Waugh
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Patent number: 11698154Abstract: An apparatus comprising an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule. The inner ferrule comprises a plurality of engagement sections that define a plurality of gaps between the plurality of engagement sections. The outer ferrule is disposed around at least a portion of the inner ferrule. The outer ferrule comprises an engagement area mechanically joined to the plurality of engagement sections to join the inner ferrule to the outer ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Publication number: 20220221089Abstract: An apparatus comprising an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule. The inner ferrule comprises a plurality of engagement sections that define a plurality of gaps between the plurality of engagement sections. The outer ferrule is disposed around at least a portion of the inner ferrule. The outer ferrule comprises an engagement area mechanically joined to the plurality of engagement sections to join the inner ferrule to the outer ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Patent number: 11287067Abstract: An apparatus comprising an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule. The inner ferrule comprises a plurality of engagement sections that define a plurality of gaps between the plurality of engagement sections. The outer ferrule is disposed around at least a portion of the inner ferrule. The outer ferrule comprises an engagement area mechanically joined to the plurality of engagement sections to join the inner ferrule to the outer ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Patent number: 10663096Abstract: A method electrically separates two fluid lines across a structural boundary. Fluid is transported between a first channel through a first fluid line and a second channel through a second fluid line across the structural boundary formed by a structure. The first channel and the second channel are connected by a channel formed by a fitting. The fitting is comprised of a first component, a second component, and an isolator. The first fluid line and the second fluid line are electrically separated using the isolator in the fitting.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Gregory M. Waugh
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Patent number: 10563800Abstract: An apparatus for coupling together tubular components is described herein. The apparatus includes a coupling assembly with a coupling device having threads and an internal groove. The coupling assembly also includes a retainer clip positionable in the internal groove. The retainer clip is biased to apply a radially outward force against the internal groove when the retainer clip is positioned in the internal groove. The coupling assembly includes a ferrule, coupleable to the coupling device, in contact with the retainer clip when coupled to the coupling device to form an electrically conductive path through the coupling device, the retainer clip, and the ferrule. The retainer clip is configured to prevent movement of the coupling device relative to the ferrule when the retainer clip has an unbiased inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the ferrule or the retainer clip is not properly inserted into the internal groove.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Gregory M. Waugh
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Publication number: 20200003344Abstract: An apparatus comprising an inner ferrule and an outer ferrule. The inner ferrule comprises a plurality of engagement sections that define a plurality of gaps between the plurality of engagement sections. The outer ferrule is disposed around at least a portion of the inner ferrule. The outer ferrule comprises an engagement area mechanically joined to the plurality of engagement sections to join the inner ferrule to the outer ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Patent number: 10359142Abstract: A flexible dual duct coupling, comprising: a coupling body having an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage therethrough; a first nut assembly configured for reversible attachment to the coupling body; and, a second nut assembly configured for reversible attachment to the coupling body, wherein the second nut assembly is opposite the first nut assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald L. Clements
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Patent number: 10180201Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrostatically bonding coaxial tubing. An outer tube comprises an electrically conductive material and has an inner surface. An inner tube comprises material and has an outer surface. The inner tube and the outer tube are positioned to define a channel. A bridging structure comprising an electrically conductive material is positioned such that the bridging structure forms mechanical contact and an electrostatic connection between electrically conductive material on the tubes. The bridging structure is in mechanical contact with the inner surface of the outer tube at a first plurality of points and in mechanical contact with the outer surface of the inner tube at a second plurality of points.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Michael Lyle Holbrook, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Publication number: 20180266596Abstract: A method electrically separates two fluid lines across a structural boundary. Fluid is transported between a first channel through a first fluid line and a second channel through a second fluid line across the structural boundary formed by a structure. The first channel and the second channel are connected by a channel formed by a fitting. The fitting is comprised of a first component, a second component, and an isolator. The first fluid line and the second fluid line are electrically separated using the isolator in the fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Gregory M. Waugh
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Patent number: 10030798Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrically separating two fluid lines across a structural boundary. Fluid is transported between a first channel through a first fluid line and a second channel through a second fluid line across the structural boundary formed by a structure. The first channel and the second channel are connected by a channel formed by a fitting. The fitting is comprised of a first component, a second component, and an isolator. The first fluid line and the second fluid line are electrically separated using the isolator in the fitting.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Gregory M. Waugh
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Publication number: 20170370513Abstract: A flexible dual duct coupling, comprising: a coupling body having an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage therethrough; a first nut assembly configured for reversible attachment to the coupling body; and, a second nut assembly configured for reversible attachment to the coupling body, wherein the second nut assembly is opposite the first nut assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald L. Clements
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Publication number: 20170191591Abstract: An apparatus for coupling together tubular components is described herein. The apparatus includes a coupling assembly with a coupling device having threads and an internal groove. The coupling assembly also includes a retainer clip positionable in the internal groove. The retainer clip is biased to apply a radially outward force against the internal groove when the retainer clip is positioned in the internal groove. The coupling assembly includes a ferrule, coupleable to the coupling device, in contact with the retainer clip when coupled to the coupling device to form an electrically conductive path through the coupling device, the retainer clip, and the ferrule. The retainer clip is configured to prevent movement of the coupling device relative to the ferrule when the retainer clip has an unbiased inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the ferrule or the retainer clip is not properly inserted into the internal groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Gregory M. Waugh
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Patent number: 9677716Abstract: A method and apparatus for insulating a fluid line in a container configured to contain a fluid. The apparatus comprises a container, a fluid line in the container, and a tube. The container is configured to contain a fluid. The tube is placed around the fluid line in the container to form a channel around a first portion of the fluid line. The tube is configured to contain the fluid from the container in the channel and to prevent a first flow of the fluid between the container and the channel except through a number of ends of the tube. The tube is further configured to reduce a second flow of the fluid within the channel such that the fluid in the channel insulates the fluid line.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael Lyle Holbrook, Kevin O'Brien Gaw, Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Patent number: 9145993Abstract: A non-metallic coupling for coupling a first fluid conduit to a second fluid conduit includes a sealing sleeve configured for a fluid tight sealing engagement of the first fluid conduit to the second fluid conduit. A coupling member is configured to apply a sealing force to the sealing sleeve. The coupling member includes a first portion and a second portion hingedly connected to the first portion. A latch is configured to lock the first portion to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Gregory M. Waugh
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Publication number: 20140174557Abstract: A method and apparatus for insulating a fluid line in a container configured to contain a fluid. The apparatus comprises a container, a fluid line in the container, and a tube. The container is configured to contain a fluid. The tube is placed around the fluid line in the container to form a channel around a first portion of the fluid line. The tube is configured to contain the fluid from the container in the channel and to prevent a first flow of the fluid between the container and the channel except through a number of ends of the tube. The tube is further configured to reduce a second flow of the fluid within the channel such that the fluid in the channel insulates the fluid line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael Lyle Holbrook, Kevin O'Brien Gaw, Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Publication number: 20130081734Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrostatically bonding coaxial tubing. An outer tube comprises an electrically conductive material and has an inner surface. An inner tube comprises material and has an outer surface. The inner tube and the outer tube are positioned to define a channel. A bridging structure comprising an electrically conductive material is positioned such that the bridging structure forms mechanical contact and an electrostatic connection between electrically conductive material on the tubes. The bridging structure is in mechanical contact with the inner surface of the outer tube at a first plurality of points and in mechanical contact with the outer surface of the inner tube at a second plurality of points.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Michael Lyle Holbrook, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Publication number: 20130048134Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a structure. The structure is configured to be placed around a fluid line in a container that is configured to hold a fluid. The structure is further configured to reduce a flow of the fluid within a volume of the structure such that the fluid in the volume insulates the fluid line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael Lyle Holbrook, Kevin O'Brien Gaw, Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald Lawrence Clements
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Patent number: RE48436Abstract: A flexible dual duct coupling, comprising: a coupling body having an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage therethrough; a first nut assembly configured for reversible attachment to the coupling body; and, a second nut assembly configured for reversible attachment to the coupling body, wherein the second nut assembly is opposite the first nut assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gregory M. Waugh, Ronald L. Clements