Patents by Inventor Gary Ernest Georgeson
Gary Ernest Georgeson 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: 9360418Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting an object. The apparatus comprises a wave generator and a detection system. The wave generator is positioned away from an object. The wave generator emits an ultrasonic wave in a direction towards a location on the object such that the ultrasonic wave encounters a portion of the object. The detection system is positioned at a same side of the object as the wave generator. The detection system detects a feature response of a feature within the portion of the object to the ultrasonic wave encountering the portion of the object.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Gary Ernest Georgeson
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Patent number: 9316512Abstract: A method for inspecting an object. A support structure physically associated with a first sensor and a second sensor is moved to an area for inspection. The support structure is in a first configuration and the first sensor and the second sensor are positioned about an axis extending through the support structure when the support structure is in the first configuration. The support structure is changed from the first configuration to a second configuration. The first sensor and the second sensor are configured to generate information when the support structure is in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, James J. Troy, Nathan Rylan Smith, Donald Duane Palmer, Jr.
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Patent number: 9303983Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting sealant on an object. First data is generated for a first geometry of a first surface of the object prior to sealing the object. Second data is generated for a second geometry of a second surface of the object after the sealant has been applied to the object. A difference is identified between the first data and the second data. The difference indicates a thickness of the sealant on the object.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, William Talion Edwards
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Publication number: 20160018324Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting an object. The apparatus comprises a wave generator and a detection system. The wave generator is positioned away from an object. The wave generator emits an ultrasonic wave in a direction towards a location on the object such that the ultrasonic wave encounters a portion of the object. The detection system is positioned at a same side of the object as the wave generator. The detection system detects a feature response of a feature within the portion of the object to the ultrasonic wave encountering the portion of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventor: Gary Ernest Georgeson
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Publication number: 20160011152Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting an object. The apparatus comprises a vibration generator and an acousto-optical sensor. The vibration generator is positioned relative to a surface of an object. The vibration generator excites the object at a location on the object such that the portion of the object vibrates. The acousto-optical sensor is coupled to the surface of the portion of the object. The acousto-optical sensor detects a vibratory response generated by the portion of the object in response to excitation of the portion of the object and generates an image of the portion of the object based on the vibratory response.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Gary Ernest Georgeson
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Patent number: 9234904Abstract: An apparatus comprises an inspection vehicle, a sensor system, a positioning system, a controller, and a support system. The inspection vehicle is configured to move on a surface of an object. The sensor system is associated with the inspection vehicle and is configured to generate information about the object when the inspection vehicle is on the surface of the object. The positioning system is configured to determine a location of the inspection vehicle on the object. The controller is configured to control movement of the inspection vehicle using the positioning system and control operation of the sensor system. The support system is connected to the inspection vehicle and is configured to support the inspection vehicle in response to an undesired release of the inspection vehicle from the surface of the object.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: James J. Troy, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson, Scott Wesley Lea
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Patent number: 9195235Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising an energy source, a position system, and a movement system. The energy source is configured to generate a beam of energy directed at an area on a target for a vehicle. The position system is configured to identify a first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed. The movement system is configured to move the vehicle in a manner that reduces a difference between the first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed and a reference position on the target.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: James J. Troy, Scott Wesley Lea, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson
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Publication number: 20150024160Abstract: A composite structure comprises stacked sets of laminated fiber reinforced resin plies and metal sheets. Edges of the resin plies and metal sheets are interleaved to form a composite-to-metal joint connecting the resin plies with the metal sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, Kenneth Harlan Griess
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Publication number: 20150013463Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting a test object. A sound signal is sent from a first portion of a curved transducer array through the test object in a direction towards a second portion of the curved transducer array. The curved transducer array has a shape that is configured to cover a non-planar surface of the test object. A response signal in response to the sound signal is received at the second portion of the curved transducer array.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, William Joseph Tapia, Justin D. Serrill
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Publication number: 20140360289Abstract: A method for inspecting an object. A support structure physically associated with a first sensor and a second sensor is moved to an area for inspection. The support structure is in a first configuration and the first sensor and the second sensor are positioned about an axis extending through the support structure when the support structure is in the first configuration. The support structure is changed from the first configuration to a second configuration. The first sensor and the second sensor are configured to generate information when the support structure is in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, James J. Troy, Nathan Rylan Smith, Donald Duane Palmer, JR.
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Publication number: 20140365063Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising an energy source, a position system, and a movement system. The energy source is configured to generate a beam of energy directed at an area on a target for a vehicle. The position system is configured to identify a first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed. The movement system is configured to move the vehicle in a manner that reduces a difference between the first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed and a reference position on the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: James J. Troy, Scott Wesley Lea, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson
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Patent number: 8874371Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising an energy source, a position system, and a movement system. The energy source is configured to generate a beam of energy directed at an area on a target for a vehicle. The position system is configured to identify a first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed. The movement system is configured to move the vehicle in a manner that reduces a difference between the first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed and a reference position on the target.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James J. Troy, Scott Wesley Lea, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson
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Publication number: 20140200832Abstract: An apparatus comprises an inspection vehicle, a sensor system, a positioning system, a controller, and a support system. The inspection vehicle is configured to move on a surface of an object. The sensor system is associated with the inspection vehicle and is configured to generate information about the object when the inspection vehicle is on the surface of the object. The positioning system is configured to determine a location of the inspection vehicle on the object. The controller is configured to control movement of the inspection vehicle using the positioning system and control operation of the sensor system. The support system is connected to the inspection vehicle and is configured to support the inspection vehicle in response to an undesired release of the inspection vehicle from the surface of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James J. Troy, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson, Scott Wesley Lea
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Patent number: 8713998Abstract: An apparatus comprises an inspection vehicle, a sensor system, a positioning system, a controller, and a support system. The inspection vehicle is configured to move on a surface of an object. The sensor system is associated with the inspection vehicle and is configured to generate information about the object when the inspection vehicle is on the surface of the object. The positioning system is configured to determine a location of the inspection vehicle on the object. The controller is configured to control movement of the inspection vehicle using the positioning system and control operation of the sensor system. The support system is connected to the inspection vehicle and is configured to support the inspection vehicle in response to an undesired release of the inspection vehicle from the surface of the object.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James J. Troy, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson, Scott Wesley Lea
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Publication number: 20130260016Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting sealant on an object. First data is generated for a first geometry of a first surface of the object prior to sealing the object. Second data is generated for a second geometry of a second surface of the object after the sealant has been applied to the object. A difference is identified between the first data and the second data. The difference indicates a thickness of the sealant on the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, William Talion Edwards
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Patent number: 8527218Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments provide a method and apparatus for inspecting a structure. In one advantageous embodiment, an electromagnetic force is generated on a portion of a bond line for a plurality of parts in the structure. The structure contains a conductive material. A determination is made as to whether an inconsistency is present in the portion of the bond line after generating the electromagnetic force on the portion of the bond line.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, Richard Henry Bossi, Jeffrey Reyner Kollgaard
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Publication number: 20130041544Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising an energy source, a position system, and a movement system. The energy source is configured to generate a beam of energy directed at an area on a target for a vehicle. The position system is configured to identify a first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed. The movement system is configured to move the vehicle in a manner that reduces a difference between the first position of the area on the target at which the beam of energy is directed and a reference position on the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: James J. Troy, Scott Wesley Lea, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson
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Publication number: 20120320372Abstract: An apparatus comprises an inspection vehicle, a sensor system, a positioning system, a controller, and a support system. The inspection vehicle is configured to move on a surface of an object. The sensor system is associated with the inspection vehicle and is configured to generate information about the object when the inspection vehicle is on the surface of the object. The positioning system is configured to determine a location of the inspection vehicle on the object. The controller is configured to control movement of the inspection vehicle using the positioning system and control operation of the sensor system. The support system is connected to the inspection vehicle and is configured to support the inspection vehicle in response to an undesired release of the inspection vehicle from the surface of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: James J. Troy, Gary Ernest Georgeson, Karl Edward Nelson, Scott Wesley Lea
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Publication number: 20110118994Abstract: The different advantageous embodiments provide a method and apparatus for inspecting a structure. In one advantageous embodiment, an electromagnetic force is generated on a portion of a bond line for a plurality of parts in the structure. The structure contains a conductive material. A determination is made as to whether an inconsistency is present in the portion of the bond line after generating the electromagnetic force on the portion of the bond line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary Ernest Georgeson, Richard Henry Bossi, Jeffrey Reyner Kollgaard
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Patent number: 7567649Abstract: A method and apparatus for non-destructive examination of structures. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus comprises a transmitter and a conformable sensor. The transmitter is capable of transmitting electromagnetic radiation through a first side of a structure. The conformable sensor is capable of detecting the electromagnetic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Morteza Safai, Gary Ernest Georgeson