Patents by Inventor John Macke
John Macke 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: 8454280Abstract: A drill template includes a vacuum housing with a skirt having a CAD-formed contact surface formed to an exact fit with a mold line surface of a structure. The drill template includes at least one drill guide bushing extending through the vacuum housing from a top surface to an interior surface of the vacuum housing; a vacuum port integral to the vacuum housing; and at least one index hole for positioning and aligning the vacuum housing on the structure. Index holes extend from the top surface through to the CAD-formed contact surface of the vacuum housing. A CAD-formed edge of part locator is formed according to a CAD solid model of the aircraft fuselage and fits to a precise location of the structure for precisely positioning the template on the structure. A vacuum port provides vacuum to the interior of the vacuum housing for removing drilling debris and dust.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Bryan G. Dods, John Macke, James Morrison, Robert W. Scott
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Publication number: 20070140800Abstract: A drill template includes a vacuum housing with a skirt having a CAD-formed contact surface formed to an exact fit with a mold line surface of a structure. The drill template includes at least one drill guide bushing extending through the vacuum housing from a top surface to an interior surface of the vacuum housing; a vacuum port integral to the vacuum housing; and at least one index hole for positioning and aligning the vacuum housing on the structure. Index holes extend from the top surface through to the CAD-formed contact surface of the vacuum housing. A CAD-formed edge of part locator is formed according to a CAD solid model of the aircraft fuselage and fits to a precise location of the structure for precisely positioning the template on the structure. A vacuum port provides vacuum to the interior of the vacuum housing for removing drilling debris and dust.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Bryan Dods, John Macke, James Morrison, Robert Scott
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Patent number: 7195429Abstract: A drill template includes a vacuum housing with a skirt having a CAD-formed contact surface formed to an exact fit with a mold line surface of a structure. The drill template includes at least one drill guide bushing extending through the vacuum housing from a top surface to an interior surface of the vacuum housing; a vacuum port integral to the vacuum housing; and at least one index hole for positioning and aligning the vacuum housing on the structure. Index holes extend from the top surface through to the CAD-formed contact surface of the vacuum housing. A CAD-formed edge of part locator is formed according to a CAD solid model of the aircraft fuselage and fits to a precise location of the structure for precisely positioning the template on the structure. A vacuum port provides vacuum to the interior of the vacuum housing for removing drilling debris and dust.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Bryan G. Dods, John Macke, James Morrison, Robert W. Scott
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Publication number: 20050287031Abstract: A system for sintering a tool within a laser sintering system includes a chamber enclosing a sinter material. The laser sintering system grows or sinters the tool from the sinter material in response to signals from a controller. The controller generates these signals as a function of a predetermined tool design. A heat sink is positioned within the chamber to cool features of the tool, thereby limiting warping of these features during sintering of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John Macke, Jack Buchheit, Nancy Samson
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Publication number: 20050285314Abstract: A system for manufacturing a tool within a laser sintering system includes a chamber enclosing a sinter material. The laser sintering system grows or sinters a section of the tool from the sinter material in response to signals from a controller. The controller generates the signals as a function of a predetermined tool design. The predetermined tool design includes defining a slot in the section of the tool, wherein the slot receives a weld-nut after sintering is complete for strengthening a portion of the section of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John Macke, Jack Buchheit, Nancy Samson
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Publication number: 20050280189Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a system for manufacturing a tool within a laser sintering system includes a chamber enclosing a sinter material. The laser sintering system grows or sinters sections of the tool and tool contoured details from the sinter material in response to signals from a controller, wherein controller generates the signals as a function of a predetermined tool design. The contoured details include attachment holes, which are strengthened by bushings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John Macke, Jack Buchheit, Nancy Samson
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Publication number: 20050278933Abstract: A system for manufacturing a tool within a laser sintering system includes a chamber enclosing a sinter material. The laser sintering system grows or sinters the tool from the sinter material in response to signals from a controller, which generates the signals as a function of a predetermined tool design. The predetermined tool design includes several sections that are grown separately and are later coupled together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: John Macke, Jack Buchheit, Nancy Samson
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Publication number: 20050084344Abstract: A drill template includes a vacuum housing with a skirt having a CAD-formed contact surface formed to an exact fit with a mold line surface of a structure. The drill template includes at least one drill guide bushing extending through the vacuum housing from a top surface to an interior surface of the vacuum housing; a vacuum port integral to the vacuum housing; and at least one index hole for positioning and aligning the vacuum housing on the structure. Index holes extend from the top surface through to the CAD-formed contact surface of the vacuum housing. A CAD-formed edge of part locator is formed according to a CAD solid model of the aircraft fuselage and fits to a precise location of the structure for precisely positioning the template on the structure. A vacuum port provides vacuum to the interior of the vacuum housing for removing drilling debris and dust.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: April 21, 2005Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Bryan Dods, John Macke, James Morrison, Robert Scott