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: Samuel Edward Gheesling: Inventor of a Fastener-Installation Apparatus.
Introduction
Samuel Edward Gheesling is an inventor associated with Bothell, Washington, and The Boeing Company. His patent work addresses a practical installation challenge: positioning fasteners perpendicular to the surface they pass through.
Latest Patents
Gheesling is credited with 1 patent, titled “Methods and Apparatus for Installation of Fasteners.” The invention describes an apparatus that helps position fasteners normal to a surface during installation. It uses a sheet with holes aligned to bores in the surface, along with grommets fitted into those holes. Each grommet has a centered opening to support a fastener and radial keyways that form finger tabs, helping keep the fastener properly aligned.
Career Highlights
Gheesling’s documented patent reflects an engineering focus on improving fastener placement and support during installation. The disclosed apparatus combines a perforated sheet and specially shaped grommets to guide fasteners through corresponding bores.
Collaborations
Gheesling is associated with The Boeing Company. Michael Flores and Mitchel A. Arndt are identified as coworkers.
Conclusion
Samuel Edward Gheesling’s patent describes a practical tool for maintaining fastener alignment, illustrating how a focused mechanical design can address a specific installation need.
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