Patents by Inventor Jeff Putnam

Jeff Putnam 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).

  • Patent number: 7435947
    Abstract: A method of providing input to an inspection system for inspecting material laid by a composite material placement machine. A placement machine component that drives a first encoder output is used to drive a second encoder output. The second encoder output is used to trigger image acquisition by the inspection system. Existing components can be used to provide encoding capability for a placement machine inspection system. Because encoder output signals for material placement and for material inspection are driven by the same component, material placement locations can be determined more precisely compared with other methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Roger W. Engelbart, Reed Hannebaum, Jeff Putnam
  • Patent number: 7372556
    Abstract: A system and method of inspecting material laid by a material placement machine. Light is directed onto the material in a direction essentially normal to the material to illuminate a section of the material. Laser energy is projected onto the section at an angle predetermined to reveal inconsistencies in the section. This system provides improved illumination for material widths exceeding six inches and is scalable for inspecting various material widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Roger W Engelbart, Reed Hannebaum, Tim Pollock, Sam Orr, Jeff Putnam, Eric Rector
  • Publication number: 20070097359
    Abstract: A system and method of inspecting material laid by a material placement machine. Light is directed onto the material in a direction essentially normal to the material to illuminate a section of the material. Laser energy is projected onto the section at an angle predetermined to reveal imperfections in the section. This system provides improved illumination for material widths exceeding six inches and is scalable for inspecting various material widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Roger Engelbart, Reed Hannebaum, Tim Pollock, Sam Orr, Jeff Putnam, Eric Rector
  • Publication number: 20070096019
    Abstract: A method of providing input to an inspection system for inspecting material laid by a composite material placement machine. A placement machine component that drives a first encoder output is used to drive a second encoder output. The second encoder output is used to trigger image acquisition by the inspection system. Existing components can be used to provide encoding capability for a placement machine inspection system. Because encoder output signals for material placement and for material inspection are driven by the same component, material placement locations can be determined more precisely compared with other methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Roger Engelbart, Reed Hannebaum, Jeff Putnam