Patents by Inventor Jack Gerard Buchheit

Jack Gerard Buchheit 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).

  • Aircraft repair fixture
    Patent number: 9273990
    Abstract: A repair fixture for an aircraft portion comprises a frame for supporting the aircraft portion, and rigid variable-length rods having first ends secured to the frame and second ends configured to be firmly secured to the aircraft portion and locked in length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Jack Gerard Buchheit
  • Drill block alignment and selection of cutter diameter for repair of through-hole
    Patent number: 8562262
    Abstract: A drill block is aligned and a cutter diameter selected to repair a through-hole in a part. The hole has a nominal diameter. A pin having a less-than-nominal diameter is inserted into the hole, with a bushing on the pin placed over the hole at a first side of the part, the bushing having an outer diameter that is greater than the nominal diameter. Light is shone on the hole. A drill block engaging the pin is positioned to move the pin and the bushing until no light shines past the bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jack Gerard Buchheit, Dick Sellers