Patents by Inventor Jeff Busby
Jeff Busby 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: 20250143285Abstract: A sealant assembly for sealing a conduit, the conduit carrying electrical wires, between inside and outside of an enclosure such as a railroad control box. The sealant assembly may include a plug dimensioned for an interference fit with the conduit and with a bore in a body thereof. The body of the plug may have a slot allowing one to open the bore for inserting electrical wires thereinto. A sealant such as a cure-in-place polymer mix or a cured tape may be used to fill the conduit around the electrical wires. Such a sealant assembly will help keep moisture and harmful critters such as mice, from getting into the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Inventors: Joshua Kennedy, Brett Thompson, Chad Knight, Matt Boyd, Jeff Busby, Michael Dry
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Publication number: 20250065346Abstract: Applicant discloses a novel method of spray applying multiple courses of a rapid cure, two part polymer sealant to an aircraft surface. The method sometimes uses a two part polymer mix for use in the aircraft industry that is applied with pneumatic mix and spray gun. The two part cartridge is used in the mix and spray gun so the mix is applied immediately upon mixing, but the two components are kept separated unless the gun is applying the mix. The multiple courses cure to form a clear sealant that allows for inspection of cracks and corrosion beneath the sealant. It cures quickly so that the coated part may be further processed, for example in the assembly line during aircraft build. Applicant further discloses multiple spray gun systems for applying such a two-part polymer mix to aircraft parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Michael Dry, Peter Sibello, Chad Knight, Kelly Templin
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Patent number: 12157136Abstract: Applicant discloses a two part polymer mix for use in the aircraft industry that is applied with pneumatic mix and spray gun. A two part cartridge is used in the mix and spray gun so the mix is applied immediately upon mixing, but the two components are kept separated unless the gun is applying the mix. The mix cures to form a clear sealant that allows for inspection of cracks and corrosion beneath the sealant. It cures quickly so that the coated part may be further processed, for example in the assembly line during aircraft build.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: The Patent Well LLCInventors: Kent Boomer, Chad Knight, Michael Dry, Peter Sibello, Jeff Busby
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Patent number: 12145167Abstract: Applicant discloses a novel method of spray applying multiple courses of a rapid cure, two part polymer sealant to an aircraft surface. The method sometimes uses a two part polymer mix for use in the aircraft industry that is applied with pneumatic mix and spray gun. The two part cartridge is used in the mix and spray gun so the mix is applied immediately upon mixing, but the two components are kept separated unless the gun is applying the mix. The multiple courses cure to form a clear sealant that allows for inspection of cracks and corrosion beneath the sealant. It cures quickly so that the coated part may be further processed, for example in the assembly line during aircraft build. Applicant further discloses multiple spray gun systems for applying such a two-part polymer mix to aircraft parts.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: The Patent Well LLCInventors: Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Michael Dry, Peter Sibello, Chad Knight, Kelly Templin
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Patent number: 12074415Abstract: An assembly to provide a moisture proof or moisture resistant seal about a bundle of wires. The assembly includes a shrink boot, such as a cold shrink boot, and a tacky sealant, such as a polyurethane gel, that will deform and flow under the pressure of a collapsing tube of the shrink boot.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: The Patent Well LLCInventors: Jeff Busby, Michael Dry, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd
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Publication number: 20240240019Abstract: An electrical control box for outdoor use that has a number of sealants provided to help prevent moisture from causing corrosion to the components inside the box, as well as providing resistance to attack of the box by critters, such as raccoons, mice, and the like. In some embodiments, a curable polyurethane is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Steve Tosh, Leonel Rodriguez, Chad Knight, Mike Dry, Jeff Busby
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Patent number: 12018754Abstract: A number of tacky polyurethane or other gel comprising composites are provided. The composites have foam carriers, which may be open cell, semi-open cell, reticulated or closed-cell foam. The tacky gel which, in one embodiment, may be polyurethane, typically comprising a thin surface coating on the foam gel and the foam is partially or fully saturated with the same gel comprising the thin surface layer of the foam. The skeletons may be included in the composite to provide additional structure integrity, and a moisture proof layer may be added to the top and/or bottom surfaces of the foam/gel.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: The Patent Well LLCInventors: Matt Boyd, Kent Boomer, Emily Samuelson, Michael Dry, Jeff Busby
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Publication number: 20240199910Abstract: A number of sealants are provided that are resistant to degradation by aircraft fluids. In some embodiments, the sealants are resistant to degradation by Jet A fluid and at least one of the three types of hydraulic fluids typically used in aircraft. These embodiments are also typically cure in place from a two-part polyurethane or polyurea mix, with cure to a visibly clear coating. In some embodiments, they may be sprayed on an aircraft surface or applied by hand (brush or injectable). In other of these embodiments, the sealants comprise, at least in part, a cured, soft, tacky polyurethane gel that is resistant to at least one of a synthetic hydrocarbon based or mineral oil based hydraulic fluid. In one embodiment, the sealant is used on a blade type aircraft antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2024Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Chad Knight
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Patent number: 11779787Abstract: Fireworthy sealants may have a variety of compositions and be made by a variety of techniques. In certain implementations, a fireworthy sealant may include a body comprised of a cured, tacky, soft, deformable non-adhesive gel. The gel body may have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter, wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the gel body, in an uncompressed state, define a body thickness. The sealant may, in an uncompressed state, be dimensioned to fit in a first opening between a wall and an aircraft component surface and deformable when under compression to fit in a second opening, smaller than the first opening. The sealant may be flame retardant and produce low smoke density and low smoke toxicity.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: The Patent Well LLCInventors: Peter Sibello, Jeff Busby, Chad Knight, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd
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Patent number: 11781652Abstract: Gaskets, including aircraft gaskets, are disclosed, the gaskets having an elastomeric gel body and substantially incompressible skeletons. The bodies may be pliable and deformable and, in one example, may be comprised of a two-part chemically cured polyurethane that sets up as a gel after mixing with the web so that it is fully integral with the web and so that there is substantially no air bubbles or air pockets left in the web. The web may be a regular shaped web and made of nylon.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: The Patent Well LLCInventors: Matt Boyd, Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Michael Dry
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Publication number: 20230070548Abstract: Fireworthy sealants may have a variety of compositions and be made by a variety of techniques. In certain implementations, a fireworthy sealant may include a body comprised of a cured, tacky, soft, deformable non-adhesive gel. The gel body may have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter, wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the gel body, in an uncompressed state, define a body thickness. The sealant may, in an uncompressed state, be dimensioned to fit in a first opening between a wall and an aircraft component surface and deformable when under compression to fit in a second opening, smaller than the first opening. The sealant may be flame retardant and produce low smoke density and low smoke toxicity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Peter Sibello, Jeff Busby, Chad Knight, Kent Boyd, Matt Boyd
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Publication number: 20220333690Abstract: A gasket is disclosed for use as an environmental seal between a first aircraft part having planer surface and a second aircraft part having a planer surface, the two planer parts spread apart and engaged with fasteners. The gasket, in some embodiments, is compressible between the planer surfaces. The gasket, in some embodiments, comprises a first tabular portion having tabular portion properties and having a first tabular thickness and a length and a width, the length and width much greater than the first tabular thickness; and a second tabular portion having tabular portion properties having a second tabular thickness, a length and width, the length and width much greater than the second tabular thickness; and a tabular skeleton. The first and second tabular portions and the skeleton are positioned parallel to one another. The skeleton is at least partly contacting one of the tabular portions. The first tabular portion and the second tabular portion differ in at least one tabular portion property.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Matt Boyd, Jeff Busby, Mike Dry, Kent Boomer
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Patent number: 11378186Abstract: A gasket is disclosed for use as an environmental seal between a first aircraft part having planer surface and a second aircraft part having a planer surface, the two planer parts spread apart and engaged with fasteners. The gasket, in some embodiments, is compressible between the planer surfaces. The gasket, in some embodiments, comprises a first tabular portion having tabular portion properties and having a first tabular thickness and a length and a width, the length and width much greater than the first tabular thickness; and a second tabular portion having tabular portion properties having a second tabular thickness, a length and width, the length and width much greater than the second tabular thickness; and a tabular skeleton. The first and second tabular portions and the skeleton are positioned parallel to one another. The skeleton is at least partly contacting one of the tabular portions. The first tabular portion and the second tabular portion differ in at least one tabular portion property.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: The Patent Well LLCInventors: Matt Boyd, Jeff Busby, Mike Dry, Kent Boomer
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Publication number: 20220161284Abstract: Applicant discloses a two part polymer mix for use in the aircraft industry that is applied with pneumatic mix and spray gun. A two part cartridge is used in the mix and spray gun so the mix is applied immediately upon mixing, but the two components are kept separated unless the gun is applying the mix. The mix cures to form a clear sealant that allows for inspection of cracks and corrosion beneath the sealant. It cures quickly so that the coated part may be further processed, for example in the assembly line during aircraft build.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Kent Boomer, Chad Knight, Michael Dry, Peter Sibello, Jeff Busby
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Patent number: 11241703Abstract: Applicant discloses a two part polymer mix for use in the aircraft industry that is applied with pneumatic mix and spray gun. The two part cartridge is used in the mix and spray gun so the mix is applied immediately upon mixing, but the two components are kept separated unless the gun is applying the mix. The mix cures to form a clear sealant that allows for inspection of cracks and corrosion beneath the sealant. It cures quickly so that the coated part may be further processed, for example in the assembly line during aircraft build.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: THE PATENT WELL, LLCInventors: Kent Boomer, Chad Knight, Michael Dry, Peter Sibello, Jeff Busby
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Publication number: 20210395564Abstract: A number of sealants are provided that are resistant to degradation by aircraft fluids. In some embodiments, the sealants are resistant to degradation by Jet A fluid and at least one of the three types of hydraulic fluids typically used in aircraft. These embodiments are also typically cure in place from a two-part polyurethane or polyurea mix, with cure to a visibly clear coating. In some embodiments, they may be sprayed on an aircraft surface or applied by hand (brush or injectable). In other of these embodiments, the sealants comprise, at least in part, a cured, soft, tacky polyurethane gel that is resistant to at least one of a synthetic hydrocarbon based or mineral oil based hydraulic fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Jeff Busby, Mike Dry, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Chad Knight, Peter Sibello
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GASKET WITH A PLIABLE RESILIENT BODY WITH A PERIMETER HAVING CHARACTERISTICS DIFFERENT THAN THE BODY
Publication number: 20210385011Abstract: A single piece gasket is disclosed having a skeletal member, typically metallic, and a pliable body. The pliable body includes a first portion having a first firmness and a second perimeter portion have a firmer consistency. When such a composite body is placed under compression, the perimeter will tend to limit the flow of the softer inner material past the firmer perimeter region or portion of the gasket. In this manner, creep or overrun of the less firm portion material will be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Mike Dry -
Patent number: 11128397Abstract: A single piece gasket is disclosed having a skeletal member, typically metallic, and a pliable body. The pliable body includes a first portion having a first firmness and a second perimeter portion have a firmer consistency. When such a composite body is placed under compression, the perimeter will tend to limit the flow of the softer inner material past the firmer perimeter region or portion of the gasket. In this manner, creep or overrun of the less firm portion material will be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: THE PATENT WELL LLCInventors: Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Mike Dry
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Publication number: 20210239215Abstract: A number of tacky polyurethane or other gel comprising composites are provided. The composites have foam carriers, which may be open cell, semi-open cell, reticulated or closed-cell foam. The tacky gel which, in one embodiment, may be polyurethane, typically comprising a thin surface coating on the foam gel and the foam is partially or fully saturated with the same gel comprising the thin surface layer of the foam. The skeletons may be included in the composite to provide additional structure integrity, and a moisture proof layer may be added to the top and/or bottom surfaces of the foam/gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Matt Boyd, Kent Boomer, Emily Samuelson, Michael Dry, Jeff Busby
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Patent number: 11059991Abstract: A number of sealants are provided that are resistant to degradation by aircraft fluids. In some embodiments, the sealants are resistant to degradation by Jet A fluid and at least one of the three types of hydraulic fluids typically used in aircraft. These embodiments are also typically cure in place from a two part polyurethane or polyurea mix, with cure to a visibly clear coating. In some embodiments, they may be sprayed on an aircraft surface or applied by hand (brush or injectable). In other of these embodiments, the sealants comprise, at least in part, a cured, soft, tacky polyurethane gel that is resistant to at least one of a synthetic hydrocarbon based or mineral oil based hydraulic fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: THE PATENT WELL LLCInventors: Jeff Busby, Mike Dry, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Chad Knight, Jeb Henderson, Kelly Templin, Peter Sibello