Patents by Inventor Elmer Hisey

Elmer Hisey 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).

  • Skin contour inspection system
    Patent number: 4400884
    Abstract: A U-shaped checking fixture has the legs of a "U" extending vertically upward. A series of measuring probes extend horizontally and laterally inward a measured amount from one of the legs and the ends of the probe define a contour of the skin to be checked. A skin is suspended essentially vertically alongside the measuring probes, another set of matching probes on the other leg of the U-shaped fixture force the skin against the measuring probes and any out of tolerance part of the skin is recorded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Baresh, Elmer Hisey, Robert E. Nash