Patents by Inventor John Carney Gass

John Carney Gass 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: 10331295
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for visualizing data about an object. A hierarchy of image blocks is generated using an action scheme and a part. Instructions identifying a hierarchy of image blocks and the action scheme are generated. The hierarchy of image blocks is communicated to a graphical user interface. An image area is identified in an image block in the hierarchy of image blocks in the graphical user interface. A query is generated to identify a location of the part within the object. The query is based on a type of search, a spatial region, and the action scheme. An indicator representing the location of the part identified by the query is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Nikoli E. Prazak, John Carney Gass
  • Publication number: 20180300326
    Abstract: A method and system for managing three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets. The method comprises compiling a vehicle list of vehicles for which the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets are to be built. The method automatically builds the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets for vehicles in the vehicle list using a computer system. The method stores the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets in a group of repositories. The method distributes the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets for displaying massive model visualizations for the vehicles using the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets on client devices. The method may selectively update a three-dimensional massive model visualization data set in the three-dimensional massive model visualization data sets when the three-dimensional massive model visualization data set is out-of-date.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: James J. Troy, William D. McGarry, Nikoli E. Prazak, Michael Patrick Sciarra, Vladimir Karakusevic, John Carney Gass, William E. Ward
  • Patent number: 9870444
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing shop order instances for an aircraft. A model of the aircraft is identified. The shop order instances for the aircraft are identified. A status of the shop order instances is identified. Graphical representations of parts for a group of shop order instances in a graphical user interface are displayed on a display device. A set of graphical indicators in association with the graphical representations of the parts displayed in the graphical user interface is displayed. The set of graphical indicators indicates the status of the shop order instances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher J. Senesac, Bruce L. Nelson, Nikoli E. Prazak, John Carney Gass
  • Patent number: 9292180
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating a part in an aircraft. A part is identified in the aircraft. A series of views is generated from a model of the aircraft with graphical indicators in the series of views configured to provide guidance to a position of the part in the aircraft. The series of views is displayed on a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: John Carney Gass, James J. Troy, William E. Ward, Christopher Esposito, Kevin Puterbaugh, Nikoli E. Prazak, Bruce L. Nelson, William D. McGarry
  • Publication number: 20140298216
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for visualizing an object. Instructions identifying a hierarchy of image blocks and an action scheme are received. An image block in the hierarchy of image blocks is loaded to display an image corresponding to the image block to a user through a graphical user interface displayed on a display system. A number of image areas on the image are selectable. User input that selects an image area in the number of image areas is detected. Visualization information to be sent to a visualization system for use in visually presenting a portion of the data about the object of interest to the user through the graphical user interface is generated based on the image area selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Nikoli E. Prazak, John Carney Gass
  • Publication number: 20140298227
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating a part in an aircraft. A part is identified in the aircraft. A series of views is generated from a model of the aircraft with graphical indicators in the series of views configured to provide guidance to a position of the part in the aircraft. The series of views is displayed on a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: John Carney Gass, James J. Troy, William E. Ward, Christopher Esposito, Kevin Puterbaugh, Nikoli E. Prazak, Bruce L. Nelson, William D. McGarry