Patents by Inventor Daniel M. McDonagh

Daniel M. McDonagh 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).

  • Apparatus and method for moving a structure in a manufacturing environment
    Patent number: 11180264
    Abstract: A mobile fixture configured to move a structure in a manufacturing environment may include a motorized base configured to move on a surface and a support system connected to the motorized base, the support system being configured to support the structure, the support system being configured to position the structure along at least one of an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis, the support system being configured to position the structure about the Z-axis, and the support system being configured to provide free rotation of the structure about at least one of the X-axis and the Y-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steven Best, Eric Reid, James N. Buttrick, Daniel M. McDonagh, Matthew DesJardien
  • Method and apparatus for fabricating contoured laminate structures
    Patent number: 10828846
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming composite plies on a contoured tool includes a forming head for forming the composite plies on the tool. The forming head is mounted on a manipulator and includes a compliant nosepiece adapted to conform to the contoured tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael Robert Anderson, Daniel M. McDonagh, Ryan Christopher Lucas, Mark Klewiada, James N. Buttrick
  • Performing surface treatments using an automated guided vehicle
    Patent number: 9839986
    Abstract: A low-profile, automated guided vehicle (AGV) performs surface treatments over large areas of a structure having limited access, such as an aircraft underbelly. The AGV includes a movable gantry provided with automated robot. The robot has interchangeable end effectors for carrying out the surface treatments. Travel of the AGV relative to structure is controlled by a ground guidance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven A. Best, Eric M. Reid, Donald Joe Best, III, Daniel M. McDonagh, Paul Edward Jennerjohn, David McCaig, Paul G. Solecki, Eric J. Schaefer
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOVING A STRUCTURE IN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20170327246
    Abstract: A mobile fixture configured to move a structure in a manufacturing environment may include a motorized base configured to move on a surface and a support system connected to the motorized base, the support system being configured to support the structure, the support system being configured to position the structure along at least one of an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis, the support system being configured to position the structure about the Z-axis, and the support system being configured to provide free rotation of the structure about at least one of the X-axis and the Y-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steven Best, Eric Reid, James N. Buttrick, Daniel M. McDonagh, Matthew DesJardien
  • Apparatus and method for moving a structure in a manufacturing environment
    Patent number: 9745081
    Abstract: A mobile fixture configured to move a structure in a manufacturing environment may include a motorized base configured to move on a surface and a support system connected to the motorized base, the support system being configured to support the structure, the support system being configured to position the structure along at least one of an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis, the support system being configured to position the structure about the Z-axis, and the support system being configured to provide free rotation of the structure about at least one of the X-axis and the Y-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steven Best, Eric Reid, James N. Buttrick, Daniel M. McDonagh, Matthew DesJardien
  • Performing Surface Treatments Using an Automated Guided Vehicle
    Publication number: 20160130017
    Abstract: A low-profile, automated guided vehicle (AGV) performs surface treatments over large areas of a structure having limited access, such as an aircraft underbelly. The AGV includes a movable gantry provided with automated robot. The robot has interchangeable end effectors for carrying out the surface treatments. Travel of the AGV relative to structure is controlled by a ground guidance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Steven A. Best, Eric M. Reid, Donald Joe Best, III, Daniel M. McDonagh, Paul Edward Jennerjohn, David McCaig, Paul G. Solecki, Eric J. Schaefer
  • Method and Apparatus for Fabricating Contoured Laminate Structures
    Publication number: 20150041048
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming composite plies on a contoured tool includes a forming head for forming the composite plies on the tool. The forming head is mounted on a manipulator and includes a compliant nosepiece adapted to conform to the contoured tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Robert Anderson, Daniel M. McDonagh, Ryan Christopher Lucas, Mark Klewiada, James N. Buttrick