Patents by Inventor Andrew William Mueller

Andrew William Mueller 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING A PANEL INSERT
    Publication number: 20240075563
    Abstract: A system for removing a panel insert from a panel includes a main housing. A loading cap is coupled to the main housing. A tension knob is coupled to the main housing. The tension knob is configured to couple to a puller rod. A tension spring is within the main housing. The loading cap is configured to set the tension spring at an initial tension. The tension knob is configured to set the tension spring at a subsequent tension. A heater is configured to apply heat to the panel insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew William Mueller, Terrence C. Seet, John C. Osborne
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING A PANEL INSERT TO A PANEL
    Publication number: 20240075692
    Abstract: A system and a method for securing a panel insert to a panel include a main housing, a heater within the main housing, a coupling rod extending from the main housing, and a clamp assembly coupled to the coupling rod. The clamp assembly is configured to clamp the panel insert to the panel. The heater is configured to cure an adhesive applied to the panel insert to bond the panel insert to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew William Mueller, Terrence C. Seet, John C. Osborne