Patents by Inventor Jon P. Michel

Jon P. Michel 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: 10800540
    Abstract: A transport element clamp system comprising a lower portion, an upper portion, and a channel system. The lower portion has a first number of cutouts and the upper portion has a second number of cutouts. The lower portion is configured to bridge a gap between two support structures in an aircraft. The upper portion is configured to interlock with the lower portion. The channel system is formed by the first number of cutouts and the second number of cutouts. The channel system is configured to receive a number of transport elements when the upper portion and the lower portion are coupled to each other. The transport element clamp system electrically isolates the number of transport elements from the two support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael Leslie Gilbertson, Jon P. Michel, Mark L. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20190039747
    Abstract: A transport element clamp system comprising a lower portion, an upper portion, and a channel system. The lower portion has a first number of cutouts and the upper portion has a second number of cutouts. The lower portion is configured to bridge a gap between two support structures in an aircraft. The upper portion is configured to interlock with the lower portion. The channel system is formed by the first number of cutouts and the second number of cutouts. The channel system is configured to receive a number of transport elements when the upper portion and the lower portion are coupled to each other. The transport element clamp system electrically isolates the number of transport elements from the two support structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Leslie Gilbertson, Jon P. Michel, Mark L. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 7770848
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide an electrically isolating clamp that is suitable for use, among other locations, within a composite wing structure and other fuel environments. According to embodiments described herein, the clamp includes a clamp body and cushion. The clamp body is manufactured from a non-conductive material and includes a strap and a base. The cushion may be manufactured from a different non-conductive material to provide at least two layers of electrical isolation between the tube or other object being secured and a structure. The cushion material allows for axial movement of the tube through the cushion. The cushion is disposed between the strap and the base. Shoulder flanges prevent axial movement of the cushion with respect to the clamp body. The clamp may have a cushion retention mechanism to secure the cushion within the strap prior to installation around the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Richard K. Johnson, Jon P. Michel, Kevin E. Clark, Michael L. Gilbertson