Patents by Inventor Josiah Brubaker

Josiah Brubaker 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: 12194693
    Abstract: A forming apparatus comprises a frame. The frame defines a vertical axis, a horizontal axis, and a longitudinal axis. A carriage is movably connected to the frame. A first stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A second stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A first swing arm is movably connected to the carriage and a second swing arm, movably connected to the carriage, is laterally opposed from the first swing arm relative to the longitudinal axis. A method includes applying at least one ply of composite material over a forming surface of a forming tool and deforming the at least one ply of composite material over the forming surface of the forming tool with the forming apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Scott Krajca, Long Ly, Chace Wilcoxson, Darrell Jones, Kurtis Willden, Michael A. Lee, Josiah Brubaker, Michael Karas, Joseph Warren, Paul Lesovoy
  • Publication number: 20240208255
    Abstract: An end effector for printing ink on a surface is disclosed. The end effector comprises a primary block comprises a primary-block body. A plurality of primary-printing modules are coupled to the primary-block body and translationally moveable, via a corresponding first actuator. Each one of the primary-printing modules includes at least one printhead which is adjustable, relative to the primary-block body. The printhead may be adjusted by at least one of a second actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a first axis, or a third actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a second axis. In some examples, a fourth actuator is configured to rotate at least one printhead, relative to at least one other printhead, about a third axis. Additionally, at least one trailing block can be coupled to the primary block so that the at least one trailing block is movable relative to the primary block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Shane E. Arthur, John E. Miller, Matthew Mellin, Kjersta Larson-Smith, Anthony Baker, Luke Ingram, Steven Dorris, Jonathan Schwedhelm, Mark Bunker, Ryan Petz, Travis King, Matt Christner, Josiah Brubaker, Ryan Siok, Wendy Zaballos, Jesse Castleberry
  • Patent number: 11964442
    Abstract: The disclosed forming apparatus includes a frame. The frame defines a vertical axis, a horizontal axis, and a longitudinal axis. A carriage is movably connected to the frame. A first stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A first end effector is movably connected to the carriage. The first end effector is controlled by an actuator. The disclosed method for forming a composite part includes applying at least one ply of composite material over a forming surface of a forming tool and deforming the at least one ply of composite material over the forming surface of the forming tool with a forming apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Scott Krajca, Long Ly, Chace Wilcoxson, Darrell Jones, Kurtis Willden, Michael A. Lee, Josiah Brubaker, Michael Karas, Joseph Warren, Pavel Lesovoy
  • Patent number: 11826970
    Abstract: A forming apparatus includes a frame. The frame defines a vertical axis, a horizontal axis, and a longitudinal axis. A carriage is movably connected to the frame. A stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A first end effector is movably connected to the carriage and a second end effector movably connected to the carriage. The first end effector and second end effector are laterally opposed to each other along the longitudinal axis and the stomp foot is located between the first end effector and the second end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Long Ly, Chace Wilcoxson, Darrell Jones, Kurtis Willden, Michael A. Lee, Jonathan Santiago, Josiah Brubaker, Michael Karas, Joseph Warren
  • Publication number: 20220176655
    Abstract: A forming apparatus includes a frame. The frame defines a vertical axis, a horizontal axis, and a longitudinal axis. A carriage is movably connected to the frame. A stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A first end effector is movably connected to the carriage and a second end effector movably connected to the carriage. The first end effector and second end effector are laterally opposed to each other along the longitudinal axis and the stomp foot is located between the first end effector and the second end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Long Ly, Chace Wilcoxson, Darrell Jones, Kurtis Willden, Michael A. Lee, Jonathan Santiago, Josiah Brubaker, Michael Karas, Joseph Warren
  • Publication number: 20220176648
    Abstract: The disclosed forming apparatus includes a frame. The frame defines a vertical axis, a horizontal axis, and a longitudinal axis. A carriage is movably connected to the frame. A first stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A first end effector is movably connected to the carriage. The first end effector is controlled by an actuator. The disclosed method for forming a composite part includes applying at least one ply of composite material over a forming surface of a forming tool and deforming the at least one ply of composite material over the forming surface of the forming tool with a forming apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Scott Krajca, Long Ly, Chace Wilcoxson, Darrell Jones, Kurtis Willden, Michael A. Lee, Josiah Brubaker, Michael Karas, Joseph Warren, Pavel Lesovoy
  • Publication number: 20220176654
    Abstract: A forming apparatus comprises a frame. The frame defines a vertical axis, a horizontal axis, and a longitudinal axis. A carriage is movably connected to the frame. A first stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A second stomp foot is movably connected to the carriage such that it may move along the vertical axis. A first swing arm is movably connected to the carriage and a second swing arm, movably connected to the carriage, is laterally opposed from the first swing arm relative to the longitudinal axis. A method includes applying at least one ply of composite material over a forming surface of a forming tool and deforming the at least one ply of composite material over the forming surface of the forming tool with the forming apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Scott Krajca, Long Ly, Chace Wilcoxson, Darrell Jones, Kurtis Willden, Michael A. Lee, Josiah Brubaker, Michael Karas, Joseph Warren, Paul Lesovoy