Patents by Inventor Craig Martin Farniok

Craig Martin Farniok 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).

  • Publication number: 20230249265
    Abstract: A system and a method include a fixture template configured to be secured to a component. The fixture template includes a plurality of insert holes. A plurality of guide inserts have channels. Each of the channels has an orientation. The orientation of at least two of the plurality of guide inserts differs. Each of the plurality of guide inserts is removably secured within a respective one of the plurality of inserts holes to position and orient the channels in relation to a pattern of openings to be formed in relation to the component. Each of the channels is configured to receive an operative member of a tool that is configured to form the pattern of openings in relation to the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Martin Farniok, Todd Jeremy Roffo, Thomas A. Brown
  • Patent number: 11718418
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, three-dimensional (3D) scan data representative of an in-service structure that is captured by a scanning device is accessed by a processor circuit. Based on the 3D scan data, in-service computer-aided design (CAD) data representative of an in-service surface corresponding to the in-service structure is generated by the processor circuit. Based on the in-service CAD data representative of the in-service surface, at least one of a serviceability level or remaining life estimate of the in-service structure is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas A. Brown, Craig Martin Farniok, Todd Roffo, Nicholas E. Smith, Jacob Paul Thilges
  • Publication number: 20200346786
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, three-dimensional (3D) scan data representative of an in-service structure that is captured by a scanning device is accessed by a processor circuit. Based on the 3D scan data, in-service computer-aided design (CAD) data representative of an in-service surface corresponding to the in-service structure is generated by the processor circuit. Based on the in-service CAD data representative of the in-service surface, at least one of a serviceability level or remaining life estimate of the in-service structure is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas A. Brown, Craig Martin Farniok, Todd Roffo, Nicholas E. Smith, Jacob Paul Thilges
  • Patent number: 10591288
    Abstract: A method includes receiving three-dimensional (3D) measurement data based on a measurement of a first used component of a particular component type. The method also includes performing a comparison of the 3D measurement data to in-service tolerances associated with the particular component type, the in-service tolerances determined based on a measurement of at least a second used component of the particular component type and an evaluation of structural characteristics of the second used component. The method further includes generating, based on the comparison, an output indicating whether the first used component is acceptable for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Martin Farniok, William Talion Edwards, Daniel Ray Trapp
  • Publication number: 20180372486
    Abstract: A method includes receiving three-dimensional (3D) measurement data based on a measurement of a first used component of a particular component type. The method also includes performing a comparison of the 3D measurement data to in-service tolerances associated with the particular component type, the in-service tolerances determined based on a measurement of at least a second used component of the particular component type and an evaluation of structural characteristics of the second used component. The method further includes generating, based on the comparison, an output indicating whether the first used component is acceptable for reuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Craig Martin Farniok, William Talion Edwards, Daniel Ray Trapp