Patents by Inventor Ike C. Schevers
Ike C. Schevers 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).
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Publication number: 20230339086Abstract: An example system includes: an apparatus comprising: a temporary fastener having a stem configured to be inserted through as assembly and be retained to the assembly, and a spring mounted about the stem. The system also includes a linear actuator configured to apply a force on the spring, thereby causing the spring to be compressed against the assembly and apply a predetermined clamping force to the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Evan M. King, Ike C. Schevers, David L. Fritsche
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Patent number: 9302356Abstract: A guide assembly comprises a frame assembly, a plurality of clamping assemblies, and a head assembly. The clamping assemblies may be mountable to the frame assembly for attaching the frame assembly to a structure. The head assembly may be mountable to the frame assembly and may include a tool coupled to the head assembly. The tool assembly may be axially movable relative to the head assembly to cause the tool to exert a down force on the structure when the frame assembly is attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, Anthony P. Slade, David L. Fritsche, James A. Hammond, Jr.
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Patent number: 9050668Abstract: A method of cutting a slot using an apparatus comprising a carriage that is movable along an axis, a cutting tool, and a depth controller. The cutting tool may be removably attached to the carriage. The depth controller may be used to select a cutting depth of the cutting tool with respect to a surface of a workpiece closest to a part.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, Anthony P. Slade, Steve L. Arana
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Publication number: 20140069254Abstract: A method of cutting a slot using an apparatus comprising a carriage that is movable along an axis, a cutting tool, and a depth controller. The cutting tool may be removably attached to the carriage. The depth controller may be used to select a cutting depth of the cutting tool with respect to a surface of a workpiece closest to a part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, Anthony P. Slade, Steve L. Arana
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Patent number: 8668410Abstract: In an advantageous embodiment, an apparatus comprises a housing associated with a machine, a shaft, a sleeve, and a biasing system. The shaft is associated with the housing, and the shaft has an end configured to receive a tool. The shaft is configured to be rotated by the machine about an axis of rotation extending through the shaft. The sleeve is associated with the housing, and the sleeve has a channel that is configured to receive the shaft. The biasing system is associated with the housing and configured to move the sleeve along the axis of rotation against a workpiece on which a drilling operation is performed during which a sleeve end presses against the workpiece with a force while the shaft with the tool is rotated by the machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Steve L. Arana, Ike C. Schevers, David L. Fritsche
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Patent number: 8651780Abstract: A method and apparatus for a cutting tool system. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a carriage that is movable along an axis, a cutting tool, and a depth controller. The cutting tool may be capable of being removably attached to the carriage. The depth controller may be capable of controlling a cutting depth of the cutting tool with respect to a surface of a workpiece closest to a part.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, Anthony P. Slade, Steve L. Arana
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Patent number: 8413307Abstract: A method of engaging a fastener may include attaching a guide assembly to a structure. The guide assembly may include a first arm, a second arm, and a head assembly mounted to an end of the first arm. The method may further include threadably engaging a tool sleeve to the head assembly, coupling a tool to the tool sleeve, and adjusting and clamping the angular orientation of the second arm relative to the first arm using a swivel mechanism. The method may additionally include engaging the tool to a fastener, rotating the tool sleeve relative to the head assembly, and applying a down force to the fastener in response to rotating the tool sleeve to move the tool axially relative to the head assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, Anthony P. Slade, David L. Fritsche, James A. Hammond, Jr.
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Patent number: 8360693Abstract: In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a boring bar, a slot, a channel, a centering pin, and an adjustment system. The slot may extend substantially perpendicular to an axis extending through the boring bar. The slot may be configured to receive a cutting unit. The channel may be located within the boring bar extending substantially along the axis. The centering pin may be moveably located within the channel and configured to selectively engage a centering feature in the cutting unit. The adjustment system may be configured to position the centering pin relative to the channel in a plurality of axes.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, James A. Hammond, Jr., George E. Anderson
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Patent number: 8015717Abstract: A measurement targeting apparatus comprises a target body, a vessel with a channel, a fluid located within the channel in the vessel, and a pressurization system. The target body is selected from one of a photogrammetry target, a theodolite target, a construction ball, a touch probe target, a coordinating measurement machine probe target, a laser tracker target, and a laser projector target. The vessel has a centerline, has a substantially cylindrical portion capable of being received in a hole in a part, and is comprised of a material selected from steel, aluminum, and plastic. The vessel is capable of expanding when the fluid within the channel in the vessel is pressurized. The pressurization system is capable of pressurizing the fluid within the channel to cause the vessel to expand around the centerline.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael L. Piasse, Jonathan B. Wilson, Ike C. Schevers
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Publication number: 20110002751Abstract: A guide assembly comprises a frame assembly, a plurality of clamping assemblies, and a head assembly. The clamping assemblies may be mountable to the frame assembly for attaching the frame assembly to a structure. The head assembly may be mountable to the frame assembly and may include a tool coupled to the head assembly. The tool assembly may be axially movable relative to the head assembly to cause the tool to exert a down force on the structure when the frame assembly is attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, Anthony P. Slade, David L. Fritsche, James A. Hammond, JR.
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Publication number: 20100247256Abstract: In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a boring bar, a slot, a channel, a centering pin, and an adjustment system. The slot may extend substantially perpendicular to an axis extending through the boring bar. The slot may be configured to receive a cutting unit. The channel may be located within the boring bar extending substantially along the axis. The centering pin may be moveably located within the channel and configured to selectively engage a centering feature in the cutting unit. The adjustment system may be configured to position the centering pin relative to the channel in a plurality of axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, James A. Hammond, JR., George E. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100114521Abstract: A measurement targeting apparatus comprises a target body, a vessel with a channel, a fluid located within the channel in the vessel, and a pressurization system. The target body is selected from one of a photogrammetry target, a theodolite target, a construction ball, a touch probe target, a coordinating measurement machine probe target, a laser tracker target, and a laser projector target. The vessel has a centerline, has a substantially cylindrical portion capable of being received in a hole in a part, and is comprised of a material selected from steel, aluminum, and plastic. The vessel is capable of expanding when the fluid within the channel in the vessel is pressurized. The pressurization system is capable of pressurizing the fluid within the channel to cause the vessel to expand around the centerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Michael L. Piasse, Jonathan B. Wilson, Ike C. Schevers
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Publication number: 20100043618Abstract: A method and apparatus for a cutting tool system. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a carriage that is movable along an axis, a cutting tool, and a depth controller. The cutting tool may be capable of being removably attached to the carriage. The depth controller may be capable of controlling a cutting depth of the cutting tool with respect to a surface of a workpiece closest to a part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Michael D. Katzenberger, Ike C. Schevers, Anthony P. Slade, Steve L. Arana