Patents by Inventor Justin T. Hoehn
Justin T. Hoehn 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: 10773529Abstract: A method of applying a surface treatment on a contoured surface includes attaching a surface treatment repair assembly to the contoured surface that includes a robotic unit and an array of applicator heads, each applicator head being configured to apply a repair treatment to the contoured surface. A location of the surface treatment relative to the surface treatment repair assembly is determined using an optical sensor configured to scan the contoured surface and generate an image data set of the contoured surface. A damaged portion of the surface treatment is identified and a target area for surface treatment repair is defined based on comparing the image data set generated by the optical sensor and a pristine image data set. The surface treatment repair assembly is positioned with the array of applicator heads adjacent to the surface treatment, and each applicator head is selectively operated to repair the surface treatment.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Caitlin E. Kerr, Justin T. Hoehn, Dhananjay B. Vasa, Shane E. Arthur, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Ryan M. Trumbo, John F. Spalding, Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich
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Patent number: 10384482Abstract: An applicator assembly for treating a contoured surface including an attachment frame configured to secure and position an applicator head. In some embodiments, the applicator head is configured to apply a surface treatment to the contoured surface. The applicator assembly further includes, at least one sensor operatively coupled to the attachment frame and configured to scan the contoured surface and produce a contoured data set. Additionally, the applicator assembly includes an applicator actuator operatively coupled to the attachment frame and configured to manipulate the attachment frame such that the applicator assembly maintains an orientation of the applicator assembly relative to the contoured surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Justin T. Hoehn, George P. Halamandaris, John E. Miller, Jeffrey H. Olberg, Shane E. Arthur
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Publication number: 20190176482Abstract: A method of applying a surface treatment on a contoured surface includes attaching a surface treatment repair assembly to the contoured surface that includes a robotic unit and an array of applicator heads, each applicator head being configured to apply a repair treatment to the contoured surface. A location of the surface treatment relative to the surface treatment repair assembly is determined using an optical sensor configured to scan the contoured surface and generate an image data set of the contoured surface. A damaged portion of the surface treatment is identified and a target area for surface treatment repair is defined based on comparing the image data set generated by the optical sensor and a pristine image data set. The surface treatment repair assembly is positioned with the array of applicator heads adjacent to the surface treatment, and each applicator head is selectively operated to repair the surface treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Caitlin E. Kerr, Justin T. Hoehn, Dhananjay B. Vasa, Shane E. Arthur, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Ryan M. Trumbo, John F. Spalding, Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich
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Patent number: 10226944Abstract: A surface treatment repair assembly for applying a surface treatment to a contoured surface includes an attachment device configured to removably attach to the contoured surface and a robotic unit is coupled to the attachment device. Furthermore, a treating unit is operably mounted on the robotic unit and including a plurality of applicator heads forming a treatment array and each applicator head is configured to apply a surface repair treatment. At least one sensor is mounted on the treating unit and configured to identify a target area for the surface repair treatment and a controller is operably coupled to the robotic unit and the treating unit. The controller is programmed to control a movement of the robotic unit to position the treatment array adjacent to the target area and to selectively operate the treatment array to apply the surface repair treatment on the target area of the contoured surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Caitlin E. Kerr, Justin T. Hoehn, Dhananjay B. Vasa, Shane E. Arthur, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Ryan M. Trumbo, John F. Spalding, Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich
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Patent number: 10220408Abstract: A surface treatment assembly for treating a contoured surface includes an adjustable base having at least a first contour shape and a second contour shape. The surface treatment assembly further includes a plurality of applicator heads that are coupled to the adjustable base. Moreover, each applicator head is configured to apply a surface treatment to the contoured surface. Furthermore, the surface treatment assembly includes an actuator which is operatively coupled to the adjustable base and the actuator is configured to manipulate the adjustable base between the first contour shape and the second contour shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich, Justin T Hoehn, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Dhananjay B. Vasa, George P. Halamandaris, John E. Miller, Jeffrey H. Olberg, Shane E. Arthur
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Publication number: 20180099518Abstract: An applicator assembly for treating a contoured surface including an attachment frame configured to secure and position an applicator head. In some embodiments, the applicator head is configured to apply a surface treatment to the contoured surface. The applicator assembly further includes, at least one sensor operatively coupled to the attachment frame and configured to scan the contoured surface and produce a contoured data set. Additionally, the applicator assembly includes an applicator actuator operatively coupled to the attachment frame and configured to manipulate the attachment frame such that the applicator assembly maintains an orientation of the applicator assembly relative to the contoured surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Justin T. Hoehn, George P. Halamandaris, John E. Miller, Jeffrey H. Olberg, Shane E. Arthur
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Publication number: 20180071773Abstract: A surface treatment assembly for treating a contoured surface includes an adjustable base having at least a first contour shape and a second contour shape. The surface treatment assembly further includes a plurality of applicator heads that are coupled to the adjustable base. Moreover, each applicator head is configured to apply a surface treatment to the contoured surface. Furthermore, the surface treatment assembly includes an actuator which is operatively coupled to the adjustable base and the actuator is configured to manipulate the adjustable base between the first contour shape and the second contour shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich, Justin T Hoehn, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Dhananjay B. Vasa, George P. Halamandaris, John E. Miller, Jeffrey H. Olberg, Shane E. Arthur
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Publication number: 20180056670Abstract: A surface treatment repair assembly for applying a surface treatment to a contoured surface includes an attachment device configured to removably attach to the contoured surface and a robotic unit is coupled to the attachment device. Furthermore, a treating unit is operably mounted on the robotic unit and including a plurality of applicator heads forming a treatment array and each applicator head is configured to apply a surface repair treatment. At least one sensor is mounted on the treating unit and configured to identify a target area for the surface repair treatment and a controller is operably coupled to the robotic unit and the treating unit. The controller is programmed to control a movement of the robotic unit to position the treatment array adjacent to the target area and to selectively operate the treatment array to apply the surface repair treatment on the target area of the contoured surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Caitlin E. Kerr, Justin T. Hoehn, Dhananjay B. Vasa, Shane E. Arthur, Bennett M. Moriarty, Matthew H. Mellin, Ryan M. Trumbo, John F. Spalding, Raymond C. Eng, Kyle S. Biondich