Patents by Inventor Michael R. Estridge

Michael R. Estridge 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).

  • Press on retaining washer for fasteners
    Patent number: 11927212
    Abstract: A thin film-retaining washer with custom geometry that may further provide for a simple press-on installation while maintaining retention of fasteners during assembly, shipping, handling, and/or use of associated systems. The present retaining hardware is easily manufactured from sheet or film materials with minimal post-processing and may be scaled and optimized for use with multiple size and style of fasteners. Further, the thickness profile of the thin film retaining hardware facilitates lobe spring deflection to further provide secure retention of the associated fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Estridge, Mark J. Dube, William J. Elliott
  • PRESS ON RETAINING WASHER FOR FASTENERS
    Publication number: 20230313829
    Abstract: A thin film-retaining washer with custom geometry that may further provide for a simple press-on installation while maintaining retention of fasteners during assembly, shipping, handling, and/or use of associated systems. The present retaining hardware is easily manufactured from sheet or film materials with minimal post-processing and may be scaled and optimized for use with multiple size and style of fasteners. Further, the thickness profile of the thin film retaining hardware facilitates lobe spring deflection to further provide secure retention of the associated fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Estridge, Mark J. Dube, William J. Elliott