Patents by Inventor Thomas Youngblood

Thomas Youngblood 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: 11434024
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automated engagement of a fitting coupled to a structure. A first member of a first engagement device is moved relative to a base in a first direction substantially parallel to an x-axis such that a tapered end portion of the first member passes through a hole in the fitting and moves towards a channel within a second member of a second engagement device. The tapered end portion of the first member is secured within the channel of the second member to thereby engage the fitting between the first engagement device and the second engagement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kyle Lee Oberst, Mark Eduard Pflum, Henry Thomas Youngblood
  • Patent number: 10870180
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automated handling a structure. A handler system comprises a plurality of towers and a plurality of end effectors coupled to the plurality of towers. Each of the plurality of end effectors is movably coupled to a tower of the plurality of towers. Each of the plurality of end effectors comprises an arm coupled to the tower and a coupling device for use in automated engagement of a corresponding fitting coupled to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kyle Lee Oberst, Mark Eduard Pflum, Henry Thomas Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20200223559
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automated engagement of a fitting coupled to a structure. A first member of a first engagement device is moved relative to a base in a first direction substantially parallel to an x-axis such that a tapered end portion of the first member passes through a hole in the fitting and moves towards a channel within a second member of a second engagement device. The tapered end portion of the first member is secured within the channel of the second member to thereby engage the fitting between the first engagement device and the second engagement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Kyle Lee Oberst, Mark Eduard Pflum, Henry Thomas Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20200223020
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automated handling a structure. A handler system comprises a plurality of towers and a plurality of end effectors coupled to the plurality of towers. Each of the plurality of end effectors is movably coupled to a tower of the plurality of towers. Each of the plurality of end effectors comprises an arm coupled to the tower and a coupling device for use in automated engagement of a corresponding fitting coupled to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Kyle Lee Oberst, Mark Eduard Pflum, Henry Thomas Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20150122256
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of therapeutically conditioned air to a patient may include a hollow flexible tube and at least one damp attached to the tube. A shape retention wire may be engaged with the tube. The apparatus may be configured to direct the therapeutically conditioned aft to a region near the patient's nose and mouth without being attached to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: JSL MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Youngblood
  • Patent number: 8955510
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of therapeutically conditioned air to a patient may include a hollow flexible tube and at least one clamp attached to the tube. A shape retention wire may be engaged with the tube. The apparatus may be configured to direct the therapeutically conditioned air to a region near the patient's nose and mouth without being attached to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: JSL Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20130174838
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of therapeutically conditioned air to a patient may include a hollow flexible tube and at least one clamp attached to the tube. A shape retention wire may be engaged with the tube. The apparatus may be configured to direct the therapeutically conditioned air to a region near the patient's nose and mouth without being attached to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20020139380
    Abstract: A combination smoking pipe/golf putter consisting of a smoking pipe being machined into the head of the device, a suitable ball striking area being machined into the side of the club head, and a suitable shaft and grip being installed into the pipe/club head. This will allow golfers to smoke their favorite combustible material while on the golf course without having to bring a separate smoking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Jason Heffner, Jon Thomas Youngblood