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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 17, 2009
Douglas L. Grose, Auburn, WA (US);
Steven P. Wanthal, St Charles, MO (US);
Joseph L. Sweetin, Lake Forest Park, WA (US);
Christopher B. Mathiesen, St Charles, MO (US);
Randy A. Southmayd, Florissant, MO (US);
Douglas L. Grose, Auburn, WA (US);
Steven P. Wanthal, St Charles, MO (US);
Joseph L. Sweetin, Lake Forest Park, WA (US);
Christopher B. Mathiesen, St Charles, MO (US);
Randy A. Southmayd, Florissant, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A joint is formed by joining two structures using a joint element. The joint element has a base and at least two legs extending from the base, the legs defining a slot having opposing sides and a bottom. The joint element is attached to the first structure. A second structure is positioned in the slot. An adhesive is disposed in the slot joining the second structure to the joint element. A cavity is formed between the bottom of the slot and the second structure. The cavity being substantially free of adhesive.