Patents by Inventor Frank J. Gill

Frank J. Gill 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).

  • Clamps and methods of using clamps to measure angular positions of components
    Patent number: 9182227
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to measure an angular position of craft components are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an opening to receive a component along a first plane, and a first magnetic coupler positioned along a first exterior side of the apparatus to removably couple an inclinometer to the apparatus at a first angle relative to the first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Antonio Paesano, Francis Kendra, Frank J. Gill
  • Clamps and methods of using clamps to measure angular positions of components
    Patent number: 8769839
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to measure an angular position of craft components are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an opening to receive a component along a first plane; and a first magnetic coupler positioned along a first exterior side of the apparatus to removably couple an inclinometer to the apparatus at a first angle relative to the first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Antonio Paesano, Francis Kendra, Frank J. Gill