Patents by Inventor Brian K. Hovik

Brian K. Hovik has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIBRATORY FINISHING OF COMPOSITE LAMINATE PARTS
    Publication number: 20150251291
    Abstract: A method for vibratory finishing of a composite laminate part includes placing particles of a vibratory media, comprising titanium oxide abrasive in a synthetic binder, into a trough of a vibratory finishing machine, placing a composite laminate part into the trough and substantially immersed in the vibratory media, and operating the vibratory finishing machine at a vibrational frequency of 40 Hz to 50 Hz with the vibratory media and composite laminate part disposed in the trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Brian K. Hovik
  • Automated storage and retrieval system
    Patent number: 6729482
    Abstract: An automated parts storage and retrieval method is provided. The method includes a frame, a plurality of trays configured to hold a plurality of parts, and a movement method attached to the frame and arranged to move the plurality of trays in a serpentine pattern for retrieval and storage of the plurality of parts. The movement method includes a plurality of sprockets arranged within the frame in a zigzag pattern, at least one chain toothedly engaged within the plurality of sprockets, and a drive motor configured to drive one of the plurality of sockets. The plurality of trays are rotatably attached to the at least one chain. The method includes a computer method for controlling the drive motor based on a selection using a parts selection component and position information sent by a position sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Brian K. Hovik
  • AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20040069731
    Abstract: An automated parts storage and retrieval method is provided. The method includes a frame, a plurality of trays configured to hold a plurality of parts, and a movement method attached to the frame and arranged to move the plurality of trays in a serpentine pattern for retrieval and storage of the plurality of parts. The movement method includes a plurality of sprockets arranged within the frame in a zigzag pattern, at least one chain toothedly engaged within the plurality of sprockets, and a drive motor configured to drive one of the plurality of sockets. The plurality of trays are rotatably attached to the at least one chain. The method includes a computer method for controlling the drive motor based on a selection using a parts selection component and position information sent by a position sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Brian K. Hovik