Patents by Inventor Bobby W. Higgins

Bobby W. Higgins 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).

  • Vehicle assembly method
    Patent number: 4709337
    Abstract: A method of quality assurance and rectification of defects in the process of assembling a vehicle on a continuously moving assembly line is provided. The method involves utilization of groups of assembly stations along the lengths of the assembly line interspersed with upgrade stations. Information is communicated from the assembly stations to a central computer and then to the upgrade stations to assure that quality is maintained and defects are rectified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: George P. Knapp, Bobby W. Higgins, Durward W. Roller