Patents by Inventor Pierre J Minguet

Pierre J Minguet 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).

  • Hub joint for transferring load from a rotating shaft to a stationary body
    Patent number: 7309166
    Abstract: A hub joint for supporting bearings adapted to rotatably receive a shaft. The joint includes an upper annular portion having a radially inner boundary and an upper bearing mount attached to the inner boundary of the upper annular portion. The upper bearing mount has a radially inner surface forming a conical upper bearing seat. The joint further comprises a lower bearing mount attached to and positioned below the upper bearing mount. The lower bearing mount has a radially inner surface forming a conical lower bearing seat. The joint also comprises a lower annular portion having a radially inner boundary attached to the lower bearing mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Peter Holemans, Mark J. Robuck, Pierre J. Minguet
  • Fastenerless internal support for hollow structures
    Patent number: 7198691
    Abstract: A reinforced structural member having a tubular member and a support structure. The tubular member has a sidewall that defines a hollow interior portion. The support structure is formed from a composite material and bonded to the sidewall in at least two predetermined locations. The support structure is positioned within the tubular member and configured to transmit force between the predetermined locations so as to prevent the tubular member from being crushed in response to the application of a force of a predetermined magnitude to the tubular member. A method for forming a reinforced structural member is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Douglas R Ludin, Pierre J Minguet
  • Fastenerless internal support for hollow structures
    Publication number: 20040182967
    Abstract: A reinforced structural member having a tubular member and a support structure. The tubular member has a sidewall that defines a hollow interior portion. The support structure is formed from a composite material and bonded to the sidewall in at least two predetermined locations. The support structure is positioned within the tubular member and configured to transmit force between the predetermined locations so as to prevent the tubular member from being crushed in response to the application of a force of a predetermined magnitude to the tubular member. A method for forming a reinforced structural member is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ludin, Pierre J. Minguet
  • Fastenerless internal support for hollow structures
    Patent number: 6719870
    Abstract: A reinforced structural member having a tubular member and a support structure. The tubular member has a sidewall that defines a hollow interior portion. The support structure is formed from a composite material and bonded to the sidewall in at least two predetermined locations. The support structure is positioned within the tubular member and configured to transmit force between the predetermined locations so as to prevent the tubular member from being crushed in response to the application of a force of a predetermined magnitude to the tubular member. A method for forming a reinforced structural member is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ludin, Pierre J. Minguet
  • Fastenerless internal support for hollow structures
    Publication number: 20020074083
    Abstract: A reinforced structural member having a tubular member and a support structure. The tubular member has a sidewall that defines a hollow interior portion. The support structure is formed from a composite material and bonded to the sidewall in at least two predetermined locations. The support structure is positioned within the tubular member and configured to transmit force between the predetermined locations so as to prevent the tubular member from being crushed in response to the application of a force of a predetermined magnitude to the tubular member. A method for forming a reinforced structural member is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ludin, Pierre J. Minguet