Patents by Inventor Mark Douglas Fuller
Mark Douglas Fuller 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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Patent number: 11993399Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Patent number: 11740077Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2023Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Publication number: 20230184545Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Patent number: 11585653Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Publication number: 20220332438Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Publication number: 20220260361Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Patent number: 11396385Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Patent number: 11009423Abstract: A leak detection system configured to be attached on an exterior of a conduit to detect a leak in a non-pressurized conduit. The leak detection system includes a first fluid section and a second fluid section that each includes the same or similar fluid volumes. The first fluid section includes a testing chamber configured be attached to the conduit. With the testing chamber positioned on the conduit, a pressure sensor connected to each of the first and second fluid sections senses a difference in the fluid pressure between the first and second fluid sections to detect a leak.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Kane Mordaunt, Mark Douglas Fuller, David Keith Farnsworth, Andrew Perry Newton
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Publication number: 20200223561Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring a position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position. The system is a wireless network comprising a centrally located data acquisition computer and a multiplicity of remotely located sensor modules mounted at different locations within wireless communication range of a central receiver. Each sensor module is mounted to a clamp that is made specific to a control surface location and embedded with an RFID tag to denote clamp location. The optical components of the sensor modules are selected to enable indication of the linear position of a measurement surface relative to a reference position and then broadcast the measurement results. The broadcast results are received by the central receiver and processed by the data acquisition computer, which hosts human interface software that displays measurement data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Konyndyk, Mark Douglas Fuller, Jerry A. James, Timothy P. Huang
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Publication number: 20200049585Abstract: A leak detection system configured to be attached on an exterior of a conduit to detect a leak in a non-pressurized conduit. The leak detection system includes a first fluid section and a second fluid section that each includes the same or similar fluid volumes. The first fluid section includes a testing chamber configured be attached to the conduit. With the testing chamber positioned on the conduit, a pressure sensor connected to each of the first and second fluid sections senses a difference in the fluid pressure between the first and second fluid sections to detect a leak.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Kane Mordaunt, Mark Douglas Fuller, David Keith Farnsworth, Andrew Perry Newton
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Patent number: 10442010Abstract: Provided are methods for verifying sequences of different operations and controlling processing order in accordance with these sequences. Also provided are apparatuses for executing these methods. A method may involve determining a current configuration of an indicator positioned on a part. This operation may be performed using a tester coupled to a processing portion. If the current configuration of the indicator corresponds to this particular processing portion, then the part is processed using this processing portion. The indicator is then changed to a new configuration corresponding to another processing portion for performing the next operation in the sequence. The processing is only performed if the indicator has the current configuration corresponding to the processing portion. Otherwise, the operation is not performed, and the current configuration of the indicator not changed retained. The indicator may be a mechanical device or an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Wesley Edward Holleman, Mark Douglas Fuller
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Publication number: 20170228567Abstract: Provided are methods for verifying sequences of different operations and controlling processing order in accordance with these sequences. Also provided are apparatuses for executing these methods. A method may involve determining a current configuration of an indicator positioned on a part. This operation may be performed using a tester coupled to a processing portion. If the current configuration of the indicator corresponds to this particular processing portion, then the part is processed using this processing portion. The indicator is then changed to a new configuration corresponding to another processing portion for performing the next operation in the sequence. The processing is only performed if the indicator has the current configuration corresponding to the processing portion. Otherwise, the operation is not performed, and the current configuration of the indicator not changed retained. The indicator may be a mechanical device or an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Wesley Edward Holleman, Mark Douglas Fuller
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Publication number: 20110311730Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a sealant. A sealant application system is positioned over a fastener. The sealant application system comprises an elongate member, a first channel, a nozzle, a second channel, and a biasing system. The elongate member has a first end connected to a sealant source for the sealant and a second end. The first channel extends through the elongate member from the first end to the second end. The nozzle has an input associated with the first end of the elongate member and an output. The second channel extends through the nozzle from the input to the output. The first channel is in communication with the second channel. The biasing system is configured to engage an outer surface of the nozzle and move on the outer surface of the nozzle such that the second channel changes shape. The sealant is applied onto the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Solomon T. Atsebha, Mark Douglas Fuller