Patents by Inventor Mark Michael Walker

Mark Michael Walker 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).

  • Method for holding parts during manufacturing processing
    Patent number: 9095935
    Abstract: A method of processing. The method includes attaching a plurality of studs to a blank comprising a material having a first size approximating a second size of a part to be machined from the blank. The method also includes attaching a number of the plurality of studs to a tool tab. The method also includes attaching the tool tab to a tooling fixture. The method also includes removing material from the blank to form a finished part, wherein the plurality of studs remain attached to the blank during removing. The method also includes detaching the plurality of studs from the finished part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael L. Watts, Mark Michael Walker
  • Method and apparatus for holding parts during manufacturing processing
    Patent number: 8006387
    Abstract: A method for processing parts. In one advantageous embodiment, a setoff set of studs are welded to a part to form a set of fixed studs. A set of tabs are attached to the set of fixed studs. The set of tabs are affixed to a manufacturing tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael L. Watts, Mark Michael Walker
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOLDING PARTS DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20090084898
    Abstract: A method for processing parts. In one advantageous embodiment, a setoff set of studs are welded to a part to form a set of fixed studs. A set of tabs are attached to the set of fixed studs. The set of tabs are affixed to a manufacturing tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Michael L. Watts, Mark Michael Walker