Patents by Inventor John F. Suarez
John F. Suarez 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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Patent number: 10749324Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric M. Rehder, Dale H. Waterman, John Steven Frost, John F. Suarez, Kristina I. Kassem, Jonah C. Huffman
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Publication number: 20200083690Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Eric M. REHDER, Dale H. WATERMAN, John Steven FROST, John F. SUAREZ, Kristina I. KASSEM, Jonah C. HUFFMAN
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Patent number: 10250023Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric M. Rehder, Dale H. Waterman, John Steven Frost, John F. Suarez, Kristina I. Kassem, Jonah C. Huffman
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Publication number: 20180212412Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Eric M. Rehder, Dale H. Waterman, John Steven Frost, John F. Suarez, Kristina I. Kassem, Jonah C. Huffman
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Patent number: 9954349Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric M. Rehder, Dale H. Waterman, John Steven Frost, John F. Suarez, Kristina I. Kassem, Jonah C. Huffman
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Publication number: 20170353023Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Eric M. Rehder, Dale H. Waterman, John Steven Frost, John F. Suarez, Kristina I. Kassem, Jonah C. Huffman
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Patent number: 9605783Abstract: A fluid coupling includes inner and outer members capable of rotating relative to each other. The inner member includes an inner member interior wall centered about a coupling axis, and a first inner member seal wall centered about the coupling axis and spaced radially outwardly from the inner member interior wall to define a first gap between the inner member interior wall and the first inner member seal wall. The outer member has an outer member exterior wall centered about the coupling axis and surrounding the first inner member seal wall, and a first outer member seal wall centered about the coupling axis and spaced radially inwardly from the outer member exterior wall. The first outer member seal wall is disposed in the first gap to form a labyrinthine seal passage between the inner and outer members.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John F. Suarez, Ryan C. Polito
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Publication number: 20160116091Abstract: A fluid coupling includes inner and outer members capable of rotating relative to each other. The inner member includes an inner member interior wall centered about a coupling axis, and a first inner member seal wall centered about the coupling axis and spaced radially outwardly from the inner member interior wall to define a first gap between the inner member interior wall and the first inner member seal wall. The outer member has an outer member exterior wall centered about the coupling axis and surrounding the first inner member seal wall, and a first outer member seal wall centered about the coupling axis and spaced radially inwardly from the outer member exterior wall. The first outer member seal wall is disposed in the first gap to form a labyrinthine seal passage between the inner and outer members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: John F. Suarez, Ryan C. Polito
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Patent number: 8458920Abstract: A device locates an apparatus to the center of a hole in a structure. The device includes a hub adapted to have the apparatus mounted thereon and a plurality of locator elements spaced around the hub which extend at least partially into the hole. Means coupled with the locator elements and the hub are used to displace the locator elements outwardly into engagement with the edges of the structure and to move the hub into axial alignment with the center of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John F. Suarez, Daniel W. Campbell
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Publication number: 20120192444Abstract: A device locates an apparatus to the center of a hole in a structure. The device includes a hub adapted to have the apparatus mounted thereon and a plurality of locator elements spaced around the hub which extend at least partially into the hole. Means coupled with the locator elements and the hub are used to displace the locator elements outwardly into engagement with the edges of the structure and to move the hub into axial alignment with the center of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John F. Suarez, Daniel W. Campbell
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Patent number: 8146262Abstract: A device locates an apparatus to the center of a hole in a structure. The device includes a hub adapted to have the apparatus mounted thereon and a plurality of locator elements spaced around the hub which extend at least partially into the hole. Means coupled with the locator elements and the hub are used to displace the locator elements outwardly into engagement with the edges of the structure and to move the hub into axial alignment with the center of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John F Suarez, Daniel W Campbell
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Patent number: 8056204Abstract: An extraction apparatus (40) for the removal of a riveted fastener (12) from a structure (10) includes a shaft (42) and a cutting element (62). The cutting element (62) is mechanically coupled to the shaft (42) and is configured to cut a portion of the riveted fastener (12). The shaft (42) and the cutting element (62) are configured for insertion through an inner channel (24) of the riveted fastener (12). A method of replacing the riveted fastener (12) from the structure (10) includes inserting the extraction apparatus (40) through the inner channel (24). The extraction apparatus (40) is rotated. A portion of the riveted fastener (12) that extends through the structure (10) is removed. A head (20) of the riveted fastener (12) is also removed from the structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John F. Suarez, Bradley G. Weiskittel
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Publication number: 20100319180Abstract: An extraction apparatus (40) for the removal of a riveted fastener (12) from a structure (10) includes a shaft (42) and a cutting element (62). The cutting element (62) is mechanically coupled to the shaft (42) and is configured to cut a portion of the riveted fastener (12). The shaft (42) and the cutting element (62) are configured for insertion through an inner channel (24) of the riveted fastener (12). A method of replacing the riveted fastener (12) from the structure (10) includes inserting the extraction apparatus (40) through the inner channel (24). The extraction apparatus (40) is rotated. A portion of the riveted fastener (12) that extends through the structure (10) is removed. A head (20) of the riveted fastener (12) is also removed from the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John F. Suarez, Bradley G. Weiskittel
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Patent number: 7784163Abstract: An extraction apparatus (40) for the removal of a riveted fastener (12) from a structure (10) includes a shaft (42) and a cutting element (62). The cutting element (62) is mechanically coupled to the shaft (42) and is configured to cut a portion of the riveted fastener (12). The shaft (42) and the cutting element (62) are configured for insertion through an inner channel (24) of the riveted fastener (12). A method of replacing the riveted fastener (12) from the structure (10) includes inserting the extraction apparatus (40) through the inner channel (24). The extraction apparatus (40) is rotated. A portion of the riveted fastener (12) that extends through the structure (10) is removed. A head (20) of the riveted fastener (12) is also removed from the structure (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John F. Suarez, Bradley G. Weiskittel