Patents by Inventor Brian S. Hughey

Brian S. Hughey 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).

  • Surface preparation device and method
    Patent number: 7074111
    Abstract: To prepare a surface with a surface preparation device, an apparatus including a mount, a platform, and a suspension system is utilized. The mount supports and positions the surface preparation device. The platform moves the apparatus. The suspension system is disposed between the mount and the platform and controls an amount of force pressing the mount towards the surface. The suspension system and mount are operable to position the surface preparation device in contact with the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Cecil, Roger G. Rae, Daniel R. Healy, Elton R. Rice, Edward O. Jorgenson, Brian S. Hughey