Patents by Inventor David Foisy

David Foisy 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for measuring workpieces
    Patent number: 7593117
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for measuring workpieces. In one embodiment of the invention, a system for measuring a workpiece includes a plurality of measurement modules, an electronic control module, and a moveable frame to which the measurement modules are attached. Each of the measurement modules comprises at least one galvanometer, at least one mirror, and at least one optical displacement sensor. The plurality of measurement modules are collectively adapted to measure a circumference of the workpiece. In other embodiments, methods of calibration and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bennison, David Foisy
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING WORKPIECES
    Publication number: 20080144045
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for measuring workpieces. In one embodiment of the invention, a system for measuring a workpiece includes a plurality of measurement modules, an electronic control module, and a moveable frame to which the measurement modules are attached. Each of the measurement modules comprises at least one galvanometer, at least one mirror, and at least one optical displacement sensor. The plurality of measurement modules are collectively adapted to measure a circumference of the workpiece. In other embodiments, methods of calibration and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: STEPHEN J. BENNISON, DAVID FOISY