Patents by Inventor Warren Kendricks

Warren Kendricks 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: 10228030
    Abstract: A torque tube assembly may comprise a torque tube including a reaction plate and a first travel limit pin coupled to the reaction plate. The first travel limit pin may comprise a shaft portion and a head portion. The first travel limit pin may be configured to limit an axial movement of the reaction plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Publication number: 20180328423
    Abstract: A torque tube assembly may comprise a torque tube including a reaction plate and a first travel limit pin coupled to the reaction plate. The first travel limit pin may comprise a shaft portion and a head portion. The first travel limit pin may be configured to limit an axial movement of the reaction plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Patent number: 9970560
    Abstract: A sealing system is provided. The sealing system may include a wheel, a tire disposed about the wheel and defining a chamber between the wheel and the tire, and a first passage to the chamber through the wheel. A fuse plug may be disposed within the first passage. The fuse plug may comprise an annular body having a second passage defined by an inner wall. A groove may be formed circumferentially about an outer surface of the annular body. A seal ring may be configured to settle in the groove and sealably engage the first passage. A fusible material may be retained within the second passage defined by the inner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Patent number: 9915366
    Abstract: A plug system is provided. The plug system may comprise an adapter having an annular body oriented about an axis, a passage defined by the annular body, and a retention feature protruding radially from the annular body. The retention feature may be configured to obstruct the passage. A threaded surface may at least partially define an outer diameter of the annular body. A fuse plug may be configured for insertion into the passage, and the retention feature may be configured to at least partially retain the fuse plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Patent number: 9821600
    Abstract: A wheel includes an inner wheel half defining a plurality of inner bolt apertures and having a mating surface. The wheel also includes an outer wheel half defining a plurality of outer bolt apertures and having an inner surface. The plurality of outer bolt apertures are configured to be aligned with the plurality of inner bolt apertures such that each of a plurality of bolts may be received by one of the plurality of outer bolt apertures and one of the plurality of inner bolt apertures, forming a seal between the mating surface and the inner surface in response to each of the plurality of bolts being tightened. In response to a predetermined number of bolts becoming loose, a first portion of the mating surface may separate from a second portion of the inner surface, breaking the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Patent number: 9718317
    Abstract: A wheel assembly in accordance with various embodiments for use with an aircraft can include an inner surface, a first lug extending into an area defined by the inner surface and a heat shield configured to be coupled to the first lug. The wheel assembly can also include a gasket configured to be positioned between the inner surface and the heat shield and to remain in place relative to the first lug in response to rotation of the wheel assembly relative to the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Publication number: 20170108069
    Abstract: A wheel assembly in accordance with various embodiments for use with an aircraft can include an inner surface, a first lug extending into an area defined by the inner surface and a heat shield configured to be coupled to the first lug. The wheel assembly can also include a gasket configured to be positioned between the inner surface and the heat shield and to remain in place relative to the first lug in response to rotation of the wheel assembly relative to the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: WARREN KENDRICKS
  • Publication number: 20170016547
    Abstract: A plug system is provided. The plug system may comprise an adapter having an annular body oriented about an axis, a passage defined by the annular body, and a retention feature protruding radially from the annular body. The retention feature may be configured to obstruct the passage. A threaded surface may at least partially define an outer diameter of the annular body. A fuse plug may be configured for insertion into the passage, and the retention feature may be configured to at least partially retain the fuse plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Publication number: 20170015135
    Abstract: A sealing system is provided. The sealing system may include a wheel, a tire disposed about the wheel and defining a chamber between the wheel and the tire, and a first passage to the chamber through the wheel. A fuse plug may be disposed within the first passage. The fuse plug may comprise an annular body having a second passage defined by an inner wall. A groove may be formed circumferentially about an outer surface of the annular body. A seal ring may be configured to settle in the groove and sealably engage the first passage. A fusible material may be retained within the second passage defined by the inner wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks
  • Publication number: 20160303904
    Abstract: A wheel includes an inner wheel half defining a plurality of inner bolt apertures and having a mating surface. The wheel also includes an outer wheel half defining a plurality of outer bolt apertures and having an inner surface. The plurality of outer bolt apertures are configured to be aligned with the plurality of inner bolt apertures such that each of a plurality of bolts may be received by one of the plurality of outer bolt apertures and one of the plurality of inner bolt apertures, forming a seal between the mating surface and the inner surface in response to each of the plurality of bolts being tightened. In response to a predetermined number of bolts becoming loose, a first portion of the mating surface may separate from a second portion of the inner surface, breaking the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Warren Kendricks