Patents by Inventor Eric Whinnem
Eric Whinnem 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).
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Patent number: 9943889Abstract: A hole cleaning apparatus includes a member, a brush, and a vacuum source. The brush rotates around a longitudinal axis of the member, or translates in a direction which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the member. The vacuum source provides vacuum suction within the member.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Eric Whinnem, Gary A. Lipczynski, Wesley E. Holleman, Daniel W. Barnett
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Publication number: 20170144200Abstract: A hole cleaning apparatus includes a member, a brush, and a vacuum source. The brush rotates around a longitudinal axis of the member, or translates in a direction which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the member. The vacuum source provides vacuum suction within the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Eric WHINNEM, Gary A. LIPCZYNSKI, Wesley E. HOLLEMAN, Daniel W. BARNETT
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Patent number: 9643260Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a cutting tool for forming a final opening in a stack that includes at least two layers and a pilot opening having a pilot-opening dimension and extending through at least one of the at least two layers. The cutting tool includes a shank. The cutting tool also includes a first portion including at least one of a first coating or the first coating and a second coating, wherein the first coating at least partially covers the first portion. The cutting tool also includes a second portion between the shank and the first portion, wherein the second portion includes the second coating, and wherein the second coating at least partially covers the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gary Lipczynski, Wesley E. Holleman, Eric Whinnem, William P. Zanteson
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Patent number: 9545697Abstract: A method for performing operations on a structure. A moveable platform may be positioned in an area relative to the structure to define a working envelope. The moveable platform may be connected to a tool that may be moved around a plurality of axes within the working envelope using the moveable platform. The tool may be moved to a plurality of locations within the working envelope using the moveable platform. An operation may be performed with the tool through the working envelope at each of the plurality of locations using the moveable platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Eric Whinnem, Gary A. Lipczynski, John A. Baumann
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Patent number: 9539624Abstract: A hole cleaning apparatus includes a member, a brush, and a vacuum source. The brush rotates around a longitudinal axis of the member, or translates in a direction which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the member. The vacuum source provides vacuum suction within the member.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric Whinnem, Gary A. Lipczynski, Wesley E. Holleman, Daniel W. Barnett
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Publication number: 20150202696Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a cutting tool for forming a final opening in a stack that includes at least two layers and a pilot opening having a pilot-opening dimension and extending through at least one of the at least two layers. The cutting tool includes a shank. The cutting tool also includes a first portion including at least one of a first coating or the first coating and a second coating, wherein the first coating at least partially covers the first portion. The cutting tool also includes a second portion between the shank and the first portion, wherein the second portion includes the second coating, and wherein the second coating at least partially covers the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary Lipczynski, Wesley E. Holleman, Eric Whinnem, William P. Zanteson
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Patent number: 8714890Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a drill bit including a drill bit body having a central axis. A first cutting edge is disposed on the drill bit body at a first radial distance from the central axis as measured within a plane normal to the central axis. And a second cutting edge is disposed on the drill bit body at a second radial distance from the central axis as measured from within the plane. The first radial distance is less than the second radial distance.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Angelica Davancens, Eric Whinnem
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Publication number: 20130255723Abstract: A hole cleaning apparatus includes a member, a brush, and a vacuum source. The brush rotates around a longitudinal axis of the member, or translates in a direction which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the member. The vacuum source provides vacuum suction within the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric Whinnem, Gary A. Lipczynski, Wesley E. Holleman, Daniel W. Barnett
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Patent number: 8057137Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Patent number: 7914242Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Patent number: 7901165Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Publication number: 20100254778Abstract: A method for performing operations on a structure. A moveable platform may be positioned in an area relative to the structure to define a working envelope. The moveable platform may be connected to a tool that may be moved around a plurality of axes within the working envelope using the moveable platform. The tool may be moved to a plurality of locations within the working envelope using the moveable platform. An operation may be performed with the tool through the working envelope at each of the plurality of locations using the moveable platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Eric Whinnem, Gary A. Lipczynski, John A. Baumann
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Publication number: 20100047029Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Patent number: 7627940Abstract: Methods are disclosed for producing a hole in a work-piece having first and second layers of material. The first layer of material contains a full-sized hole through the first layer of material. The first layer of material is positioned adjacent the second layer of material. An orbital drill is secured to the first layer of material to position a cutting tool of the drill within the through-hole. During operation, when the cutting tool is used to cut a hole in the second layer of material, the alignment keeps the orbital drill stationary.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David H. Amirehteshami, Eric Whinnem, Branko Sarh, Angelica Davancens
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Patent number: 7611314Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Publication number: 20090035085Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Publication number: 20090035084Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Publication number: 20090035080Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a machine tool with a target location on a structure. A machine plate positionable on the structure has a plate bushing providing a hole through the plate. The apparatus also includes a nosepiece for guiding a distal end of the tool through the plate bushing to the target location. The nosepiece has a collet configured to be moved at least partly through and sideward in the plate bushing to center the nosepiece on an element projecting from the structure at the target location. The nosepiece can be attached to the plate bushing to establish normality of the tool relative to the projecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary A. Lipczynski, Eric Whinnem
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Publication number: 20080193234Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a drill bit including a drill bit body having a central axis. A first cutting edge is disposed on the drill bit body at a first radial distance from the central axis as measured within a plane normal to the central axis. And a second cutting edge is disposed on the drill bit body at a second radial distance from the central axis as measured from within the plane. The first radial distance is less than the second radial distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Angelica Davancens, Eric Whinnem
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Publication number: 20070014645Abstract: Methods are disclosed for producing a hole in a work-piece having first and second layers of material. The first layer of material contains a full-sized hole through the first layer of material. The first layer of material is positioned adjacent the second layer of material. An orbital drill is secured to the first layer of material to position a cutting tool of the drill within the through-hole. During operation, when the cutting tool is used to cut a hole in the second layer of material, the alignment keeps the orbital drill stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: David Amirehteshami, Eric Whinnem, Branko Sarh, Angelica Davancens