Carl A Weeks

US Patent:

20190331160, Oct 31, 2019

Filed:

Apr 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/964340

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Bart Stevens - Summerville SC, US
Sean Auffinger - Ladson SC, US
Brandon Mulligan - Charleston SC, US
Carl A. Weeks - North Charleston SC, US

International Classification:

F16B 39/24
F16B 37/14
F16B 33/00
B64D 45/02

Abstract:

A cap system for enclosing a metallic fastener assembly extending through a structure includes a first securement mechanism positioned about a periphery of a washer of the metallic fastener assembly wherein the first securement mechanism includes threads. The cap system further includes a cap member including a sidewall having an inner surface which defines a cavity dimensioned to receive the washer and defines a second securement mechanism complementary configured to engage the first securement mechanism positioned about the periphery of the washer. An end of the sidewall of the cap member defines an opening which provides the washer to have access into the cavity.

US Patent:

20190056306, Feb 21, 2019

Filed:

Aug 18, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/681289

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Carl Anthony Weeks - Wadmalaw Island SC, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01N 19/04

Abstract:

A system for testing adhesive is disclosed, comprising a pull testing machine and a rigid spine. The rigid spine has a face extending along a longitudinal axis between a first and second projection, and one of the projections is moveable relative to the other. The face is configured to support a substrate, with a flexible media adhered to the substrate. The rigid spine also has a coupler configured to connect the spine to the pull testing machine.