Patents by Inventor Noel A. Spishak
Noel A. Spishak 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: 10071429Abstract: A magnet sensing portable autonomous device includes a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. In some embodiments, a drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Noel A. Spishak, Charles M. Richards, Jeffrey M. Hansen, Stephen G. Moore, Dan D. Day
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Publication number: 20180050395Abstract: A magnet sensing portable autonomous device includes a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. In some embodiments, a drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Noel A. Spishak, Charles M. Richards, Jeffrey Hansen, Stephen G. Moore, Dan D. Day
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Patent number: 9782836Abstract: A portable device to drill holes has a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. A drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Noel A. Spishak, Charles M. Richards, Jeff Hansen, Stephen G. Moore, Dan D. Day
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Publication number: 20160271705Abstract: A portable device to drill holes has a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. A drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Noel A. Spishak, Charles M. Richards, Jeff Hansen, Stephen G. Moore, Dan D. Day
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Patent number: 9352435Abstract: A portable device to drill holes has a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. A drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Noel A. Spishak, Charles M. Richards, Jeff Hansen, Stephen G. Moore, Dan D. Day
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Publication number: 20150003927Abstract: A portable device to drill holes has a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. A drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Noel A. SPISHAK, Charles M. RICHARDS, Jeff HANSEN, Stephen G. MOORE, Dan D. DAY
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Patent number: 7624488Abstract: A one-piece barrel assembly cart includes a right assembly cart base connected with a left assembly cart base and at least three stabilizer rings that are attached to the assembly cart base. The one-piece barrel assembly cart may be used to stabilize a tapered cured composite barrel, for example the large fuselage barrel of the aft section of a large new generation aircraft, such as a 7E7 Boeing airplane. A modular assembly cart includes at least two identical modules. Each of these modules includes a cart base and a stabilizer ring. The diameter of the inner surface of the stabilizer ring may vary as needed. Other modules including a fuselage support may be added. By providing modular assembly carts any shape and size of a one-piece composite barrel may be stabilized after curing of the composite material.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Matthew K. Lum, David L. Wagner, Thomas D. Hall, Darrell D. Jones, Joseph A. Appleton, Vincent T. Olson, Noel A. Spishak
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Patent number: 7596843Abstract: A rotating internal support for a large hollow structure can include a rigid central truss and two or more annular disks coupled to the truss by support arms. The annular disks can be axially spaced along the longitudinal centerline of the truss, and can be coupled to the support arms by guide rollers that allow the annular disks to rotate about a central axis. The internal support can also include support rods with contact pads that extend axially around the annular disks to contact and support the inner surface of the large hollow structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Noel A. Spishak, Paul E. Nelson, Thomas J. Hagman, Jeffrey D. Schwindt, Matthew J. Masters, Michael G. Sanders, Alan R. Merkley, Eric M. Reid, James C. Murphy
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Publication number: 20060284047Abstract: A rotating internal support for a large hollow structure can include a rigid central truss and two or more annular disks coupled to the truss by support arms. The annular disks can be axially spaced along the longitudinal centerline of the truss, and can be coupled to the support arms by guide rollers that allow the annular disks to rotate about a central axis. The internal support can also include support rods with contact pads that extend axially around the annular disks to contact and support the inner surface of the large hollow structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Noel Spishak, Paul Nelson, Thomas Hagman, Jeffrey Schwindt, Matthew Masters, Michael Sanders, Alan Merkley, Eric Reid, James Murphy
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Publication number: 20060277751Abstract: A rotating internal support for a large hollow structure can include a rigid central truss and two or more annular disks coupled to the truss by support arms. The annular disks can be axially spaced along the longitudinal centerline of the truss, and can be coupled to the support arms by guide rollers that allow the annular disks to rotate about a central axis. The internal support can also include support rods with contact pads that extend axially around the annular disks to contact and support the inner surface of the large hollow structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Noel Spishak, Paul Nelson, Thomas Hagman, Jeffrey Schwindt, Matthew Masters, Michael Sanders, Alan Merkley, Eric Reid, James Murphy
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Publication number: 20060118235Abstract: A one-piece barrel assembly cart includes a right assembly cart base connected with a left assembly cart base and at least three stabilizer rings that are attached to the assembly cart base. The one-piece barrel assembly cart may be used to stabilize a tapered cured composite barrel, for example the large fuselage barrel of the aft section of a large new generation aircraft, such as a 7E7 Boeing airplane. A modular assembly cart includes at least two identical modules. Each of these modules includes a cart base and a stabilizer ring. The diameter of the inner surface of the stabilizer ring may vary as needed. Other modules including a fuselage support may be added. By providing modular assembly carts any shape and size of a one-piece composite barrel may be stabilized after curing of the composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Matthew Lum, David Wagner, Thomas Hall, Darrell Jones, Joseph Appleton, Vincent Olson, Noel Spishak
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Patent number: 6664499Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for cutting curved tube and duct assemblies using a high-powered laser, which locates, measures and follows a scribe line. The invention generally is comprised of a multi-axis laser-based machine tool to cut formed (i.e., curved) welded tube and duct detailed parts to a planar scribe line. It is further comprised of a laser focusing head positioned on a rotating and tilting platform; fixturing aids to position and hold the tubes or ducts to be cut; a machine vision system to locate and measure a scribe line in a plane on the tube or duct, thus determining its orientation; and a controller that tilts the turntable to a co-planar position, and then operates a high-powered laser to cut the duct at the scribe line.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Steve A. Brink, Noel A. Spishak, Daniel L. Nydegger, Stephen L. Sembritzky, William R. Schell, David M. Kozy, Steven R. Walton, Ray Henderson
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Patent number: 6655268Abstract: The present invention is a portable, compact hot press. The hot press includes a frame that has a press unit attached thereto. The press unit has a crown plate, a bolster plate, and a base plate. An upper press unit is attached to the crown plate and a lower press unit is attached to the bolster plate. The lower press unit is configured to contact the upper press unit when the press is in a closed position. The press further includes a control unit attached to the frame. The control unit is configured to manually or automatically control press operation. Additionally, the press includes a hydraulic unit that is attached to the frame and is configured to facilitate motion of the press operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Peter N. Comley, Robert C. Larsen, Alan T. Potter, Noel A. Spishak
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Publication number: 20030079619Abstract: The present invention is a portable, compact hot press. The hot press includes a frame that has a press unit attached thereto. The press unit has a crown plate, a bolster plate, and a base plate. An upper press unit is attached to the crown plate and a lower press unit is attached to the bolster plate. The lower press unit is configured to contact the upper press unit when the press is in a closed position. The press further includes a control unit attached to the frame. The control unit is configured to manually or automatically control press operation. Additionally, the press includes a hydraulic unit that is attached to the frame and is configured to facilitate motion of the press operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Peter N. Comley, Robert C. Larsen, Alan T. Potter, Noel A. Spishak
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Patent number: 5980372Abstract: A compact catcher assembly (20) for an abrasive waterjet having a nozzle assembly (22) and a jewel orifice (not shown) for producing a high velocity fluid jet (26) to cut a workpiece within a small area in which to receive the catcher assembly, such as between the upper and lower flanges (28) and (30) of an I-beam (32). The catcher assembly includes a deflector block (42) having an upper surface (62) defining a perimeter, a lower surface (64), and a cylindrical side surface (60) vertically spacing the upper surface from the lower surface. The upper surface has a vertically extending first inlet port (68), while the side surface defines a first exhaust port (74) extending horizontally through the side surface. The deflector block includes an inlet channel (66) extending normally from said entry port to a predetermined distance within the deflector block to define a bottom surface (70) opposite the entry port.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Noel A. Spishak
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Patent number: 5407415Abstract: An automated workstation is adapted to cut parts of different size and shape from workpieces of flat sheet or molded preforms. A fixtured workpiece is moved into the work area of a preprogrammed cutting robot on a shuttle table. The position of the workpiece to be cut is determined by the robot which cuts it using preprogrammed instructions for the desired part. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of independently operable shuttle tables are provided so that the robot can work substantially continuously while workpieces are load, unloaded, machined or moved around.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Noel A. Spishak