Kurt W Swanson

US Patent:

20100051167, Mar 4, 2010

Filed:

Aug 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/202240

Inventors:

Ethan W. Hunter - Havertown PA, US
Thomas J. Falasco - Broomall PA, US
Kurt M. Swanson - Media PA, US

International Classification:

B32B 38/00
B64C 1/00

US Classification:

156 64, 244133

Abstract:

The shape of a laminated composite structure is optimized using finite element analysis. The optimized shape minimizes the weight of the structure while satisfying minimum strength and stiffness requirements.

US Patent:

50463659, Sep 10, 1991

Filed:

Jul 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/553033

Inventors:

Marvin A. Kumley - Dallas OR
Daniel L. Simpson - San Diego CA
Kurt W. Swanson - Kent WA
Bryan L. Beck - Temecula CA

Assignee:

General Dynamics Corporation/Space Systems Div - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G01L 1904

US Classification:

73708

Abstract:

The disclosure is directed to a thermal protection systems for protecting instrumentation transducers having a low maximum operating temperature in the range of 200 degree F. to 900 degrees F. when exposed to operating environment greater than 2000 degrees F. The embodiments of the protection system include the use of zinc solid-to-liquid phase change as a heat sink, water-to-steam phase change as a heat sink and thermal electric cooling combined with a multi-foil insulation material.

US Patent:

49750062, Dec 4, 1990

Filed:

May 25, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/528390

Inventors:

Kurt W. Swanson - Kent WA

Assignee:

General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division - San Diego CA

International Classification:

F16B 1304
F16B 3902

US Classification:

411 19

Abstract:

The fastening together of structural elements formed from carbon-carbon is accomplished by a fastener constructed from 2-D or 3-D carbon-carbon in the form of a high angle helical threads on one end and a countersunk head with a carbon-carbon central insert on the other end with the threaded end inserted through the carbon-carbon structural elements to be joined. A metal is painted on the threads and the shank on the fastener. A collar formed from carbon-carbon is fitted over the course threaded end of the fastener with the distal end of the threads extending therefrom. While passing a heating current through the fastener, the head and the collar of the fastener are forced together. The fastener is heated to an elevated temperature in the presence of an Oxygen gas cover which causes the powered metal to expand up to 100% binding the fastener to the carbon-carbon components, collar and insert.

US Patent:

50228030, Jun 11, 1991

Filed:

May 25, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/528409

Inventors:

Kurt W. Swanson - Kent WA

Assignee:

General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division - San Diego CA

International Classification:

F16B 1304

US Classification:

411 19

Abstract:

A method for joining carbon-carbon structural elements together using a carbon-carbon pin type fastener for transfer of shear loads. A coating of powdered metal which undergoes a large expansion when reacted in the presence of a gas is used to coat the outer surfaces of a pin which extends through the structural elements to be joined, with the powdered metal coating between the body of the pin and the surfaces of the structural elements through which the pin passes. After installation through the structural elements the pin is heated in an oxygen atmosphere causing the powdered metal coating to expand up to 100% from its unheated volume binding the pin to the structural elements. A fluted or scalloped edge on the pin increases the surface area of the pin increasing its friction holding force.

US Patent:

56178131, Apr 8, 1997

Filed:

Mar 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/414631

Inventors:

Gary F. Loverich - Bainbridge Island WA
Kurt T. Swanson - Poulsbo WA
Clifford A. Goudey - Charleston MA

Assignee:

Ocean Spar Technologies, LLC - Bainbridge Island WA

International Classification:

A01K 7100

US Classification:

119223

Abstract:

Anchorable mobile pens for growing fish or shellfish that have an elongate central vertical spar buoy surrounded by at least one horizontal net-supporting ring with continuous netting extending from an upper end of the buoy to the ring and thence to a lower, submerged end of the buoy to produce an enclosed pen. The pen is optionally not anchored and free to float with the currents although it may more often be anchored by conventional means. The mobility of the pens provides the benefits of avoidance of localized hazards, like toxic plankton blooms, and the capability to move the pen to a more convenient fish-harvesting location, if necessary.

US Patent:

49348574, Jun 19, 1990

Filed:

Oct 11, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/255676

Inventors:

Kurt W. Swanson - Kent WA

Assignee:

General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division - San Diego CA

International Classification:

F16C 900

US Classification:

403 30

Abstract:

A fastener for connecting structures having significantly different coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) which substantially eliminates thermal stress with varying ambient temperatures, while allowing said structures to be either abutting or spaced from each other. A frusto-conical bore through a wall of a first structure receives a frusto-conical surface of an elongated fastener which is coincident with said bore. The fastener has a base secured to a second structure. A shoulder is formed on the first structure around the narrow end of the bore, the shoulder having a frusto-conical outer edge. A flange member is secured to the vertex end of said fastener, the flange member having a surface configured to engage the outer edge in a coincident relationship. The fastener is tightened to bring both pairs of coincident conical surfaces into pressure contact. Both parts of conic surface preferably have a common vertex which lies outside the fastener.

US Patent:

20180328600, Nov 15, 2018

Filed:

May 14, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/978945

Inventors:

- Philadelphia PA, US
Kurt Michael Swanson - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

PREMIUM HOME COMFORT, INC. - PHILADELPHIA PA

International Classification:

F24F 1/02
F24F 1/04
F24F 11/52
F24F 13/08
F24F 13/20
F24F 13/30
F25B 39/02
F25B 39/04

Abstract:

An air conditioner includes a housing, at least one evaporator air mover and at least one condenser air mover, an evaporator positioned within the housing in front of the evaporator air mover, and a non-linear condenser positioned within the housing behind the evaporator air mover. The condenser is arranged such that a body of the condenser is substantially perpendicular to the body of the evaporator.

US Patent:

20170127648, May 11, 2017

Filed:

Sep 16, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/267348

Inventors:

- Philadelphia PA, US
Eric Griffin - Philadelphia PA, US
Keith Hatton - Philadelphia PA, US
John Combs - Philadelphia PA, US
Kurt Swanson - Philadelphia PA, US
Devin Sidell - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

Clear-Coat Holding Company - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A01K 5/01

Abstract:

An enrichment device for dispensing edible food products to an animal, and including the capability to provide the animals meal with said device. The device includes a body, an upper surface which preferably is removable from the body, a cavity, at least one passageway in the upper surface, the passageway communicating with the cavity to allow food to pass from the upper surface into the cavity. The body has a wall forming the cavity, and the wall has one or more openings therein to allow for food to pass from the cavity outside of the device where it may be consumed by the animal The device bottom is configured to provide a rocking motion when the device is disrupted.