This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: The Boeing Company. Active years: 2011.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011
Title: Darren R. Kukuk: Inventor of a Fastener-Installation Apparatus
Introduction
Darren R. Kukuk is an inventor associated with Tacoma, Washington, and The Boeing Company. His patent work addresses a practical installation challenge: positioning fasteners perpendicular to the surface into which they are inserted.
Latest Patents
Kukuk is associated with 1 patent, titled “Methods and Apparatus for Installation of Fasteners.” The invention describes an apparatus that uses a sheet with holes aligned to bores in a surface, along with grommets mounted in those holes. Each grommet has a centered opening to support a fastener and radial keyways that form finger tabs, helping hold the fastener normal to the sheet during installation.
Career Highlights
Kukuk’s patented work focuses on fastener positioning and installation. The apparatus is designed to help maintain alignment as fasteners pass through a surface, offering a structured approach to a common assembly task.
Collaborations
Kukuk is associated with The Boeing Company. His listed coworkers include Karen Chivono Takatani and William F. Vanderberg.
Conclusion
Darren R. Kukuk’s patent describes a grommet-based apparatus for supporting fasteners perpendicular to a surface, reflecting an applied contribution to installation methods.
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