Jeffrey E Morgan

US Patent:

7599164, Oct 6, 2009

Filed:

Dec 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/608050

Inventors:

Russell J. Heeter - Sammamish WA, US
Jeffrey D. Morgan - Kent WA, US
Kevin D. Pate - Kirkland WA, US
John R. Porter - Lynnwood WA, US
Darrin M. Hansen - Seattle WA, US
Steven C. Steckmyer - Seattle WA, US
Thu A. Nguyen - Mukilteo WA, US
Dale B. Winter - Maple Valley WA, US
Daniel Smith - Issaquah WA, US
Harry E. Townsend - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H02H 1/00

US Classification:

361218, 361117

Abstract:

A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.

US Patent:

7898785, Mar 1, 2011

Filed:

Jul 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/171979

Inventors:

Dale B. Winter - Maple Valley WA, US
Jeffrey D. Morgan - Kent WA, US
Steven C. Steckmyer - Issaquah WA, US
Kevin D. Pate - Kirkland WA, US
Darrin M. Hansen - Seattle WA, US
John R. Porter - Lynnwood WA, US
Jeffrey Sutton - Seattle WA, US
Russell J. Heeter - Sammamish WA, US
James F. Huffaker - Bothell WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H05F 3/00

US Classification:

361117, 361218

Abstract:

An apparatus comprises a wall, an internal structure, and a fastener. The wall has a conductive surface and a countersunk hole. The countersunk hole passes through the internal structure. The fastener has an interference fit within the countersunk hole.

US Patent:

7969706, Jun 28, 2011

Filed:

Oct 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/573277

Inventors:

Russell J. Heeter - Sammamish WA, US
Jeffrey D. Morgan - Kent WA, US
Kevin D. Pate - Kirkland WA, US
John R. Porter - Lynnwood WA, US
Darrin M. Hansen - Seattle WA, US
Steven C. Steckmyer - Issaquah WA, US
Thu A. Nguyen - Mukilteo WA, US
Dale B. Winter - Maple Valley WA, US
Daniel Smith - Issaquah WA, US
Harry E. Townsend - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H02H 1/00

US Classification:

361218, 361117

Abstract:

A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material.

US Patent:

20100107513, May 6, 2010

Filed:

Nov 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/263916

Inventors:

Kenneth K. Buchanan - Renton WA, US
Paul W. Norby - Tacoma WA, US
Frank H. Robinson - Des Moines WA, US
Kevin J. Raiche - Burien WA, US
Jeffrey D. Morgan - Auburn WA, US

International Classification:

B61D 17/02

US Classification:

52 84, 527414, 5274519

Abstract:

The different illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for installing an edge seal. In one illustrative example, a pre-cured edge seal is placed on an edge of a composite structure with a sealant to form a placed pre-cured edge seal. The placed pre-cured edge seal is then cured on the composite structure.In another illustrative embodiment, an edge of a structure is prepared with solvent, and a brush coat of sealant is applied to the top and the edge of the structure. A fillet is applied to the base of the edge of the structure. A pre-cured edge seal is applied to the edge of the structure, and the edge is cured.

US Patent:

20170098930, Apr 6, 2017

Filed:

Oct 5, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/875297

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Jeffrey Denys Morgan - Auburn WA, US
Robert B. Greegor - Black Diamond WA, US
Brent A. Whiting - Lake Stevens WA, US

International Classification:

H02G 13/00

Abstract:

A multilayer composite structure with integrated fastener-to-conductive layer surface lightning protection interconnection employs a conductive layer with an inner surface and a plurality of chamfered recesses forming countersinks in an outer surface. A carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite layer is disposed on the inner surface of the conductive layer and conforms to the surface shape. A plurality of holes extend through the plurality of chamfered recesses in the conductive layer and the adjoining CFRP composite layer in a manner such that the conductive layer defines a countersink portion extending into the openings of the plurality of holes. The chamfered recesses in the conductive layer provides an electrically conductive surface area that contacts conductive countersunk fasteners installed within the plurality of holes to enable current sharing between groups of neighboring fasteners.

US Patent:

20150219551, Aug 6, 2015

Filed:

Feb 6, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/174550

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Jeffrey D. Morgan - Auburn WA, US
Quynhgiao N. Le - Bellevue WA, US
Julie M. Drexler - Brier WA, US
John A. Mittleider - Kent WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01N 19/08
G01N 3/32

Abstract:

A system and method for testing a material system may include a support structure for mounting the material system, and a electromechanical device operably connected to the support structure, wherein the electromechanical device applies an electromechanical-induced force to the material system, and wherein the electromechanical-induced force causes a displacement in the material system equivalent to material displacement from thermal stress in significantly less time.