Patents by Inventor Paul J. Strand

Paul J. Strand 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).

  • Clamp having hinged jaws
    Patent number: 9770764
    Abstract: A clamp comprises first and second jaws that provide contact surfaces. The first jaw is elongated and has a longitudinal bore. The jaws are transversely hinged to maintain bore perpendicularity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Schmier-II, Paul J. Strand, Jon M. Bourland, II, Rodney A. Benton, Carl R. Allred, Ronald G. Wesp
  • Apparatus and method for locating a blind hole
    Patent number: 7472493
    Abstract: An apparatus for locating at least one site on a first side of a workpiece in a predetermined relation with at least one aperture located on a second side of the workpiece includes: (a) at least one first locus-fixing structure; each respective first locus-fixing structure of the at least one first locus-fixing structure being configured for effecting the locating at least one respective site of the at least one site; (b) at least one second locus-fixing structure configured for cooperating with the at least one aperture to substantially fix the at least one second locus-fixing structure with respect to the workpiece in an installed orientation; and (c) a substantially rigid connecting member coupled with the at least one first locus-fixing structure and the at least one second locus-fixing structure. The connecting member situates the at least one first locus-fixing structure substantially in the predetermined relation in the installed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Schmier, II, Paul J. Strand
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A BLIND HOLE
    Publication number: 20080289207
    Abstract: An apparatus for locating at least one site on a first side of a workpiece in a predetermined relation with at least one aperture located on a second side of the workpiece includes: (a) at least one first locus-fixing structure; each respective first locus-fixing structure of the at least one first locus-fixing structure being configured for effecting the locating at least one respective site of the at least one site; (b) at least one second locus-fixing structure configured for cooperating with the at least one aperture to substantially fix the at least one second locus-fixing structure with respect to the workpiece in an installed orientation; and (c) a substantially rigid connecting member coupled with the at least one first locus-fixing structure and the at least one second locus-fixing structure. The connecting member situates the at least one first locus-fixing structure substantially in the predetermined relation in the installed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Schmier, II, Paul J. Strand