Patents by Inventor Justin H. Morrill

Justin H. Morrill 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).

  • Fastening assembly including washer for sealing the assembly for lightning strike protection in composite structures
    Patent number: 7936550
    Abstract: A fastening assembly for a composite structure including a washer sealing the assembly for internal lightning strike protection. The washer includes one or more concentric ribs that are dielectric rings on both sides. When used (e.g., with a nut and bolt) internal to a structure, especially a composite structure, the washer seals the fastener hole (i.e., that the bolt passes through) and contains any sparking and hot gasses that may arise in the fastener hole from entering the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Justin H. Morrill, Peter A. Coronado, Daniel J. Kovach
  • FASTENING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING WASHER FOR SEALING THE ASSEMBLY FOR LIGHTNING STRIKE PROTECTION IN COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20100277849
    Abstract: A fastening assembly for a composite structure including a washer sealing the assembly for internal lightning strike protection. The washer includes one or more concentric ribs that are dielectric rings on both sides. When used (e.g., with a nut and bolt) internal to a structure, especially a composite structure, the washer seals the fastener hole (i.e., that the bolt passes through) and contains any sparking and hot gasses that may arise in the fastener hole from entering the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Justin H. Morrill, Peter A. Coronado, Daniel J. Kovach
  • Fastening assembly including washer for sealing the assembly for lightning strike protection in composite structures
    Patent number: 7755876
    Abstract: A washer, a fastening assembly including the washer and a composite structure including the washer sealing the assembly for internal lightning strike protection. The washer includes one or more concentric ribs that are dielectric rings on both sides. When used (e.g., with a nut and bolt) internal to a structure, especially a composite structure, the washer seals the fastener hole (i.e., that the bolt passes through) and contains any sparking and hot gasses that may arise in the fastener hole from entering the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Justin H. Morrill, Peter A. Coronado, Daniel J. Kovach