This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: The Boeing Company. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Kevin Thomas Ostrega and His Vacuum Support Invention.
Introduction
Kevin Thomas Ostrega is an inventor associated with Wentzville, Missouri, and The Boeing Company. His patent work includes a vacuum-based system designed to support and hold workpieces in place.
Latest Patents
Ostrega is credited with 1 patent: “Vacuum Support System and Apparatus.” The invention describes a system that uses a vacuum source to apply negative pressure and secure one or more workpieces. Its apparatus includes a base frame with a recessed region connected to the vacuum source, support members within that region, and a cover member with a gripping surface. The negative pressure helps anchor workpieces on the surface during work.
Career Highlights
Ostrega’s patent reflects an engineering approach to workpiece support, using controlled negative pressure to hold items in position. The design brings together a vacuum source, a structured base, and a gripping surface in a single apparatus.
Collaborations
Michael G. Brown is identified as Ostrega’s coworker. The available information does not specify whether Brown collaborated on the patent.
Conclusion
Kevin Thomas Ostrega’s “Vacuum Support System and Apparatus” presents a practical vacuum-based method for supporting and securing workpieces, and represents his documented patent contribution.
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