Patents by Inventor Michael Honea

Michael Honea 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).

  • Publication number: 20240082671
    Abstract: A wood-style golf club head having a variable thickness face, a plurality of linear face markings including at least one above and below face center, and face permanent indicia including at least two letters located at least partially on a face toe portion of the face, along with unique relationships to emphasize the contrast of some elements and reduce the contrast of other elements, including a significant contrast between the linear face markings and the face, and a controlled contrast between the face and the face permanent indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Scott T. Blevins, Michael Fox, Justin Honea
  • Patent number: 11314228
    Abstract: A part analysis tool is used to analyze aspects of a composite part. The part analysis tool includes a verification control unit that compares numerical control data used to control operation of a forming system that is used to form the composite part to computer-aided design (CAD) data that includes an authoritative part definition for the composite part. The verification control unit determines whether the numerical control data is within one or more conformance thresholds related to the CAD data. The part analysis tool may also include an inspection control unit that compares inspection data of one or more plies of the composite part to the CAD data. The inspection control unit determines whether the inspection data is within the conformance threshold(s) related to the CAD data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen Dostert, Jeffrey L. Miller, Michael Honea
  • Patent number: 11144041
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating three dimensional (3D) visualizations of in-process products. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a controller and an interface. The controller is able to generate a 3D scene depicting ongoing assembly of a product by a machine tool. The scene includes a 3D model of the product and a 3D model of the machine tool, and the 3D models are placed within the scene based on a location of the product and a location of the machine tool. The interface is able to receive an update from the machine tool indicating a 3D placement of a part that has been attached by the machine tool to the product. The controller is also able to acquire a 3D model of the part, to insert the 3D model of the part within the scene based on the 3D placement, and to provide the scene for display to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert Stephen Strong, Fredrick C. Rudnick, III, Christopher Luis Carpenter, Michael Honea, Kyle W. Lehning
  • Patent number: 10481768
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for analyzing nonconformances. A volume in an aircraft is identified. The nonconformances within the volume of the aircraft are identified. Graphical indicators are displayed indicating the nonconformances within the volume in a graphical user interface on a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Senesac, Ralph P. Heinefield, Michael Honea
  • Publication number: 20170212500
    Abstract: A part analysis tool is used to analyze aspects of a composite part. The part analysis tool includes a verification control unit that compares numerical control data used to control operation of a forming system that is used to form the composite part to computer-aided design (CAD) data that includes an authoritative part definition for the composite part. The verification control unit determines whether the numerical control data is within one or more conformance thresholds related to the CAD data. The part analysis tool may also include an inspection control unit that compares inspection data of one or more plies of the composite part to the CAD data. The inspection control unit determines whether the inspection data is within the conformance threshold(s) related to the CAD data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen Dostert, Jeffrey L. Miller, Michael Honea
  • Patent number: 9340304
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for comparing aircraft parts. A first model is identified for a first aircraft for assembly. A second model is identified for a second aircraft that has been assembled. First parts for the aircraft in the first model are compared with second parts for the second aircraft in the second model. Graphical representations of the first parts and the second parts are displayed illustrating a difference between the first parts and the second parts from a comparison of the first parts and the second parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher J. Senesac, Ralph P. Heinefield, Michael Honea
  • Publication number: 20160124424
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating three dimensional (3D) visualizations of in-process products. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a controller and an interface. The controller is able to generate a 3D scene depicting ongoing assembly of a product by a machine tool. The scene includes a 3D model of the product and a 3D model of the machine tool, and the 3D models are placed within the scene based on a location of the product and a location of the machine tool. The interface is able to receive an update from the machine tool indicating a 3D placement of a part that has been attached by the machine tool to the product. The controller is also able to acquire a 3D model of the part, to insert the 3D model of the part within the scene based on the 3D placement, and to provide the scene for display to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Stephen Strong, Fredrick C. Rudnick, III, Christopher Luis Carpenter, Michael Honea, Kyle W. Lehning
  • Publication number: 20060181055
    Abstract: Described is a foot peg with a roller for attaching with a cycle. The foot peg comprises a roller, a rigid housing, and a support member. The roller includes an axial length with a hole passing through the roller along the axial length. The rigid housing is formed to be attached with a cycle and cover a portion of the roller. When attached proximate the roller, the rigid housing covers a covered portion of the roller, leaving an uncovered portion of the roller exposed. The support member is formed to be attached with the rigid housing and extend through the hole of the roller, thereby attaching the roller proximate the housing. When the foot peg is attached with a cycle, a user may stand upon the rigid housing and/or use the uncovered portion of the roller to roll the cycle across an obstacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Honea