Patents by Inventor Donald D. Ruebke

Donald D. Ruebke 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).

  • Patent number: 6549820
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing on-line ultrasonically scanned images of composite parts for immediate feedback in a manufacturing environment is discussed. The scanned images are edited to indicate each deficiency that has been repaired on a previously assembled composite part. Quality assurance personnel enter data associated with each composite part and verify the data content. Repair personnel enter data associated with correcting an identified deficiency of the composite part. Historical data suitable for developing statistics and trends are stored for each type of composite part. When queries are launched, the statistical and trend data is filtered to produce reports that are displayed. That is, reports are generated that identify particular statistics and trends. The scan image and data associated with a composite part are linked together for cross-referencing and stored in a database that is accessible by client and server computers on a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Russell A. Barrett, Jon J. Fischer, Kenneth E. Garrett, David M. Gayle, Timothy L. Holdeman, Darrell C. Jundt, Brian R. Kitt, Donald D. Ruebke, Brett E. Russell, Kenneth C. Stewart, John M. Welch, Sandra L. Jansen