Patents by Inventor Norman Eng

Norman Eng 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: 5639173
    Abstract: A linkage support system for interconnecting first and second structures in a manner which allows deformation of the first structure while mitigating the transmission of structural loads to the second structure has a spherical bearing for attaching a first portion of the first structure to a first portion of the second structure; and at least two link assemblies for attaching a second portion of the first structure to a second portion of the second structure. Each of the link assemblies has a link member extending generally from the first structure to the second structure, a pivot pin for attaching the link member to one of the first structure and the second structure, and a second spherical bearing for attaching the link member to the other of the first structure and the second structure. The first spherical bearing cooperates with the link assemblies to mitigate the transmission of structural loads to the second structure when the first structure is deformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventor: Norman Eng