Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7464853
APP PUB NO 20060208040A1
SERIAL NO

11381958

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Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one elongated member adapted to be positioned proximate to a surface of a work piece. The elongated member includes first and second end portions adapted to be secured to substantially prevent movement of the elongated member relative to the surface. A plurality of pressure applying devices are operatively attached to the elongated member, each pressure applying device including a contact member moveable relative to the elongated member and adapted to engage the surface of the work piece, and a resilient member operatively coupled to the contact member and to the elongated member.

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  • THE BOEING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buchheit, Jack G St. Charles, MO 7 115
Murray, Louis F Eureka, MO 3 18
Oberlee, Colleen A Hazelwood, MO 2 15

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