Patents by Inventor Matthew John Buffaloe

Matthew John Buffaloe 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).

  • Apparatus and method for machining an interface between first and second layers of a workpiece
    Patent number: 10272539
    Abstract: A tool is provided for machining an interface between coplanar first and second layers of a workpiece that defines an orifice extending at least partially through the first and second layers and intersecting the interface. A housing portion includes a first end, a longitudinally-opposed second end, and a peripheral surface extending therebetween. The housing portion is configured to rotate about its longitudinal axis and extend at least partially through the orifice. A contacting element operably engaged with the housing portion between the first and second ends and proximate the peripheral surface is movable between stored and operating positions. The contacting element is configured to extend outwardly from the peripheral surface of the housing portion to operably engage the interface within the orifice when the contacting element is in the operating position. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Craig Greenberg, Matthew John Buffaloe, Robin Despins
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MACHINING AN INTERFACE BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND LAYERS OF A WORKPIECE
    Publication number: 20170050290
    Abstract: A tool is provided for machining an interface between coplanar first and second layers of a workpiece that defines an orifice extending at least partially through the first and second layers and intersecting the interface. A housing portion includes a first end, a longitudinally-opposed second end, and a peripheral surface extending therebetween. The housing portion is configured to rotate about its longitudinal axis and extend at least partially through the orifice. A contacting element operably engaged with the housing portion between the first and second ends and proximate the peripheral surface is movable between stored and operating positions. The contacting element is configured to extend outwardly from the peripheral surface of the housing portion to operably engage the interface within the orifice when the contacting element is in the operating position. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Craig Greenberg, Matthew John Buffaloe, Robin Despins