Patents by Inventor Richard M. Wcislak

Richard M. Wcislak 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).

  • Methods using predictive shimming to optimize part-to-part alignment
    Patent number: 10450053
    Abstract: Methods for using predictive shimming to optimize part-to-part alignment. In accordance with one embodiment, the process uses measurement data acquired from mating surfaces and key features to virtually align two parts in a manner that optimizes the final orientation of the parts and determines the geometry of the shim needed to achieve this orientation during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph D. Doyle, Christopher A. Greer, Brian D. Smith, Richard M. Wcislak
  • Methods Using Predictive Shimming to Optimize Part-to-Part Alignment
    Publication number: 20170327201
    Abstract: Methods for using predictive shimming to optimize part-to-part alignment. In accordance with one embodiment, the process uses measurement data acquired from mating surfaces and key features to virtually align two parts in a manner that optimizes the final orientation of the parts and determines the geometry of the shim needed to achieve this orientation during assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph D. Doyle, Christopher A. Greer, Brian D. Smith, Richard M. Wcislak