Patents by Inventor James DeLand

James DeLand 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).

  • Publication number: 20070086867
    Abstract: An improved vacuum drilling system and drill bit includes a generally hollow vacuum drill bit with one or more chip inlets arranged proximate to one or more cutting surfaces. The drill bit also includes grooves along its exterior. When the drill bit is guided by a bushing or guide hole, the grooves serve to reduce the friction therebetween. The grooves can also convey air for cooling and improved chip collection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew Kesterson, James DeLand
  • Publication number: 20050172470
    Abstract: Methods and systems for large-scale airframe assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes measuring a plurality of discrete point positions at least one of on and adjacent to at least one of a first and a second component, and measuring at least one surface position on the at least one of the first and second components. The measured positions are compared with a desired position information (e.g., a computer aided design model). The comparison may include applying a fitting routine to the measured positions and the desired position information. Next, a transformation matrix for improving the comparison between the measured positions and the desired position information is computed. At least one of the first and second components is then moved according to the transformation matrix. During movement, the plurality of discrete point positions may be monitored and provided to the position control system by a feedback loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: James Cobb, Timothy Nielsen, John Palmateer, James DeLand