Patents by Inventor Robert F. McDevitt

Robert F. McDevitt 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: 10994460
    Abstract: A method for molding amorphous polyether ether ketone including steps of preparing a molten mass including polyether ether ketone, cooling a mold assembly to a temperature of at most about 200° F., and injecting the molten mass into the cooled mold assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Julie M. Drexler, David E. Sterling, Robert F. McDevitt, Randall A. Rogers
  • Patent number: 10576674
    Abstract: A method for molding amorphous polyether ether ketone including steps of preparing a molten mass including polyether ether ketone, cooling a mold assembly to a temperature of at most about 200° F., and injecting the molten mass into the cooled mold assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Julie M. Drexler, David E. Sterling, Robert F. McDevitt, Randall A. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20170320250
    Abstract: A method for molding amorphous polyether ether ketone including steps of preparing a molten mass including polyether ether ketone, cooling a mold assembly to a temperature of at most about 200° F., and injecting the molten mass into the cooled mold assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Julie M. Drexler, David E. Sterling, Robert F. McDevitt, Randall A. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20170320251
    Abstract: A method for molding amorphous polyether ether ketone including steps of preparing a molten mass including polyether ether ketone, cooling a mold assembly to a temperature of at most about 200 ° F., and injecting the molten mass into the cooled mold assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Julie M. Drexler, David E. Sterling, Robert F. McDevitt, Randall A. Rogers
  • Patent number: 9744704
    Abstract: A method for molding amorphous polyether ether ketone including steps of preparing a molten mass including polyether ether ketone, cooling a mold assembly to a temperature of at most about 200° F., and injecting the molten mass into the cooled mold assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Julie M. Drexler, David E. Sterling, Robert F. McDevitt, Randall A. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20160096302
    Abstract: A method for molding amorphous polyether ether ketone including steps of preparing a molten mass including polyether ether ketone, cooling a mold assembly to a temperature of at most about 200° F., and injecting the molten mass into the cooled mold assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Julie M. Drexler, David E. Sterling, Robert F. McDevitt, Randall A. Rogers
  • Patent number: 5647806
    Abstract: A golf club comprises a handle and a head having a planar face, a toe portion, a heel portion, and a center of percussion between the toe and heel portions. A dual shaft extends from the handle, comprising a toe shaft and a heel shaft joined respectively to the toe portion and the heel portion of the head. The toe and heel shafts extend into and define the handle. The toe shaft overlies the heel shaft within the handle to define a handle plane which is parallel to the plane of the club head face to give a user an indication through the grip of the orientation of the club face. The toe shaft and the heel shaft diverge at their junction with the handle and extend to the head without interconnection therebetween to mutually independently control the torque applied to the head when a golf ball is impacted off the center of percussion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4237734
    Abstract: A mounting which serves the dual purpose of supporting a device having a chamber for receiving a sample of molten material and connecting the device to a front end of a lance or wand whereby to facilitate manipulation of the device into a supply of such a material. The device also embodies improvements with respect to the flow of the material into the device and its structure which is adapted to engage the mounting whereby to support the device in a stable axial relation to the mounting. Additional improvements reside in providing a first hollow member which is operatively connected to the mounting for protecting a tubular entrance leading to the chamber, a second hollow member attached to the first member for protecting the latter, and means carried by one or both of the members whereby to control the inflow of the material and condition the same prior to its entry into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1980
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4166391
    Abstract: The invention involves a connector attachable to a lance for detachably connecting a molten metal sampler or device thereto. More particularly, the purpose of the invention is to provide a safe and simple method whereby a cast sample for example, through use of an improved connector may be obtained from a flowing metal stream when molten metal is being transferred by pouring from one type vessel to another. The sample may be used directly for spectographic analysis or can be drilled to provide a sample for wet chemical analysis. In addition, the sample may be sawed and polished for use in metallographic study of grain structure, cleanliness, etc. The entire sample can be cast in a two piece mold assembly made of a material with optimum cooling venting and dimensional characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1979
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4112770
    Abstract: Molten metal sampling devices and methods form samples of solid metal, which have been formed in a mold. The resulting sample consists of plurality of parts of various sizes and shapes convenient for analysis. The parts are connected by thinner elements permitting ready separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4112771
    Abstract: Molten metal sampling devices and methods form samples of solid metal, which have been formed in a mold. The resulting sample consists of a plurality of parts of various sizes and shapes convenient for analysis. The parts are connected by thinner elements permitting ready separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4112772
    Abstract: Molten metal sampling devices and methods in which a pair of mold halves, held together with a spring clip provide a sample having a generally large portion with a stem and a pair of smaller laterally offset smaller portions joined to the larger portion by thin severable connecting elements. Cylindrical and "T" shaped deoxidizing elements are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4108003
    Abstract: The invention involves a device for obtaining a sample of molten metal.More particularly, the purpose of the invention is to provide a safe and simple method whereby a cast sample for example, may be obtained from a flowing metal stream when molten metal is being transferred by pouring from one type vessel to another. The size and shape of the casting is designed to provide a precision sample, requiring a minimum of preparation, that meets laboratory testing procedures. The sample may be used directly for spectographic analysis or can be drilled to provide a sample for wet chemical analysis.The entire sample can be cast in a two piece mold assembly or device made of a material with optimum cooling venting and dimensional characteristics. This sample is representative of the material being tested and can be used for either chemical analysis or metallographic examinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1978
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4084441
    Abstract: The invention involves a device for obtaining a sample of molten material, and a particular form of a means for deoxidizing or conditioning this material. The deoxidizer is in the form of a generally tubular element which can be deformed for insertion into the inlet tube of a molten metal samoler so that it is held by the resilient force of the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1978
    Assignee: Charles S. Penfold
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt
  • Patent number: 4077264
    Abstract: The invention involves providing various forms of connectors attachable to a lance for detachably connecting molten metal samplers or devices thereto.More particularly, the purpose of the invention is to provide a safe and simple method whereby a cast sample for example, through use of an improved connector, may be obtained from a flowing metal stream when molten metal is being transferred by pouring from one type vessel to another. The sample may be used directly for spectographic analysis or can be drilled to provide a sample for wet chemical analysis. In addition, the sample may be sawed and polished for use in metallographic study of grain structure, cleanliness, etc. The entire sample can be cast in a two piece mold assembly or device made of a material with optimum cooling venting and dimensional characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Inventor: Robert F. McDevitt