Patents by Inventor James F. Huffaker

James F. Huffaker 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).

  • Lightning protection system for an aircraft composite structure
    Patent number: 7898785
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a wall, an internal structure, and a fastener. The wall has a conductive surface and a countersunk hole. The countersunk hole passes through the internal structure. The fastener has an interference fit within the countersunk hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dale B. Winter, Jeffrey D. Morgan, Steven C. Steckmyer, Kevin D. Pate, Darrin M. Hansen, John R. Porter, Jeffrey Sutton, Russell J. Heeter, James F. Huffaker
  • LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20080297967
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a wall, an internal structure, and a fastener. The wall has a conductive surface and a countersunk hole. The countersunk hole passes through the internal structure. The fastener has an interference fit within the countersunk hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Dale B. Winter, Jeffrey D. Morgan, Steven C. Steckmyer, Kevin D. Pate, Darrin M. Hansen, John R. Porter, Jeffrey Sutton, Russell J. Heeter, James F. Huffaker