Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Pate
Kevin D. Pate 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: 8507042Abstract: Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a metallic component. Next, an insulating primer is applied discontinuously to the CFRP component adjacent the metallic component. The discontinuous application of the insulating primer forms a primed portions and unprimed portions. The unprimed portions are configured to enable electrostatic dissipation.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Aaron T. Purdy, Theresa N. Ward, J. Sidney Clements, Michael G. Anderson, Julie K. Bennett, Kevin D. Pate
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Publication number: 20120119022Abstract: Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a metallic component. Next, an insulating primer is applied discontinuously to the CFRP component adjacent the metallic component. The discontinuous application of the insulating primer forms a primed portions and unprimed portions. The unprimed portions are configured to enable electrostatic dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Aaron T. Purdy, Theresa N. Ward, J. Sidney Clements, Michael G. Anderson, Julie K. Bennett, Kevin D. Pate
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Patent number: 8124182Abstract: Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a metallic component. Next, an insulating primer is applied discontinuously to the CFRP component adjacent the metallic component. The discontinuous application of the insulating primer forms a primed portions and unprimed portions. The unprimed portions are configured to enable electrostatic dissipation.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Aaron T. Purdy, Theresa N. Ward, J. Sidney Clements, Michael G. Anderson, Julie K. Bennett, Kevin D. Pate
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Patent number: 7969706Abstract: A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Russell J. Heeter, Jeffrey D. Morgan, Kevin D. Pate, John R. Porter, Darrin M. Hansen, Steven C. Steckmyer, Thu A. Nguyen, Dale B. Winter, Daniel Smith, Harry E. Townsend
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Patent number: 7898785Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100020461Abstract: A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Russell J. Heeter, Jeffrey D. Morgan, Kevin D. Pate, John R. Porter, Darrin M. Hansen, Steven C. Steckmyer, Thu A. Nguyen, Dale B. Winter, Daniel Smith, Harry E. Townsend
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Patent number: 7599164Abstract: A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Russell J. Heeter, Jeffrey D. Morgan, Kevin D. Pate, John R. Porter, Darrin M. Hansen, Steven C. Steckmyer, Thu A. Nguyen, Dale B. Winter, Daniel Smith, Harry E. Townsend
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Publication number: 20080308678Abstract: Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a metallic component. Next, an insulating primer is applied discontinuously to the CFRP component adjacent the metallic component. The discontinuous application of the insulating primer forms a primed portions and unprimed portions. The unprimed portions are configured to enable electrostatic dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Aaron T. Purdy, Theresa N. Ward, J. Sidney Clements, Michael G. Anderson, Julie K. Bennett, Kevin D. Pate
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Publication number: 20080297967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20080137259Abstract: A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Russell J. Heeter, Jeffrey D. Morgan, Kevin D. Pate, John R. Porter, Darrin M. Hansen, Steven C. Steckmyer, Thu A. Nguyen, Dale B. Winter, Daniel Smith, Harry E. Townsend