Patents by Inventor Michael E. Daniska

Michael E. Daniska 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: 5417549
    Abstract: An expandable spar filler block device for use in combination with a spar member of an articulated main rotor assembly of a helicopter. A preferred embodiment of the device includes first and second filler members and an expansion mechanism. Each filler member includes a spar engagement surface that is complementary to the inner mold line (IML) surfaces of the spar member and first and second tapered surfaces. The expansion mechanism for the preferred embodiment of the expandable spar filler block device is a pull shim that includes a first segment and a constant tapered segment having tapered surfaces that are complementary to the first tapered surfaces of the filler members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffry C. Purse, Michael E. Daniska