Patents by Inventor Maher A. Matteeka

Maher A. Matteeka 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).

  • Multi-function end effector
    Patent number: 6949057
    Abstract: A multi-function end effector includes a plurality of tool change mechanisms in a housing in which a spindle is also mounted for translation along an axis of the spindle. Each tool change mechanism has a gripper that releasably grips a tool holder in which a tool is mounted. The gripper of each tool change mechanism is movable between a stowed position to a tool-change position in which the gripper is coaxially aligned with the axis of the spindle for placing a tool holder held in the gripper in a position to be received by the spindle and for positioning the gripper to receive a tool holder from the spindle. The tools mounted in the tool holders include a drill bit, a countersink tool, and a fastener insertion tool. The end effector also includes a fastener feed system, a hammer device, and a sealant applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Curtis Everson, Michael K Jones, Scott Lee Rule, Maher A. Matteeka, Arnold J. Fabris, William M. Brunner, Jr., Benny Granot, Omer Einav, Everett E. Jones
  • Multi-function end effector
    Publication number: 20050049126
    Abstract: A multi-function end effector includes a plurality of tool change mechanisms in a housing in which a spindle is also mounted for translation along an axis of the spindle. Each tool change mechanism has a gripper that releasably grips a tool holder in which a tool is mounted. The gripper of each tool change mechanism is movable between a stowed position to a tool-change position in which the gripper is coaxially aligned with the axis of the spindle for placing a tool holder held in the gripper in a position to be received by the spindle and for positioning the gripper to receive a tool holder from the spindle. The tools mounted in the tool holders include a drill bit, a countersink tool, and a fastener insertion tool. The end effector also includes a fastener feed system, a hammer device, and a sealant applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Curtis Everson, Everett Jones, Micahel Jones, Scott Rule, Maher Matteeka, Arnold Fabris, William Brunner, Benny Granot, Omer Einav