Patents by Inventor Michael A. Drago

Michael A. Drago 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).

  • Intelligent assembly system and method of use
    Patent number: 8930010
    Abstract: A manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a product include storing product-related information with the product. The product-related information may be stored on one or more tags secured to a portion of the product and may be used to facilitate or control an aspect of manufacturing. During manufacturing, product-related information may be updated, for example, to reflect completion of a manufacturing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Philip C. Hanses, Michael A. Drago
  • Intelligent Assembly System and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20080189325
    Abstract: A manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a product include storing product-related information with the product during at least one of a time of manufacture and during the life of the part after manufacturing. The product-related information may be stored on one or more tags secured to a portion of the product and may be used to facilitate or control an aspect of manufacturing. During manufacturing, product-related information may be updated, for example, to reflect completion of a manufacturing operation. Product-related information, such as maintenance and warranty information, may also be recorded after manufacturing, such as during the service life of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Philip C. Hanses, Michael A. Drago
  • Intelligent Assembly System and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20080103622
    Abstract: A manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a product include storing product-related information with the product. The product-related information may be stored on one or more tags secured to a portion of the product and may be used to facilitate or control an aspect of manufacturing. During manufacturing, product-related information may be updated, for example, to reflect completion of a manufacturing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Philip C. Hanses, Michael A. Drago