Jon P Michel

US Patent:

7770848, Aug 10, 2010

Filed:

Nov 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/947427

Inventors:

Richard K. Johnson - Camano Island WA, US
Jon P. Michel - Clinton WA, US
Kevin E. Clark - Kirkland WA, US
Michael L. Gilbertson - Arlington WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F16L 3/08

US Classification:

248 65, 248 741, 248 744

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods provide an electrically isolating clamp that is suitable for use, among other locations, within a composite wing structure and other fuel environments. According to embodiments described herein, the clamp includes a clamp body and cushion. The clamp body is manufactured from a non-conductive material and includes a strap and a base. The cushion may be manufactured from a different non-conductive material to provide at least two layers of electrical isolation between the tube or other object being secured and a structure. The cushion material allows for axial movement of the tube through the cushion. The cushion is disposed between the strap and the base. Shoulder flanges prevent axial movement of the cushion with respect to the clamp body. The clamp may have a cushion retention mechanism to secure the cushion within the strap prior to installation around the tube.

US Patent:

20190039747, Feb 7, 2019

Filed:

Aug 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/668370

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Jon P. Michel - Clinton WA, US
Mark L. Carpenter - Mukilteo WA, US

International Classification:

B64D 37/32
F16B 2/22
F16L 3/22

Abstract:

A transport element clamp system comprising a lower portion, an upper portion, and a channel system. The lower portion has a first number of cutouts and the upper portion has a second number of cutouts. The lower portion is configured to bridge a gap between two support structures in an aircraft. The upper portion is configured to interlock with the lower portion. The channel system is formed by the first number of cutouts and the second number of cutouts. The channel system is configured to receive a number of transport elements when the upper portion and the lower portion are coupled to each other. The transport element clamp system electrically isolates the number of transport elements from the two support structures.