Patents by Inventor Phillip A. Billiard

Phillip A. Billiard 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).

  • Washer dispensing systems and methods
    Patent number: 10875134
    Abstract: A washer dispensing system includes a retaining bin that is configured to receive washers within a washer-retaining chamber. The retaining bin includes a bin outlet connected to the washer-retaining chamber. A vibration motor is coupled to the retaining bin. The vibration motor is configured to vibrate at least a portion of the retaining bin to move the washers towards the bin outlet. A discharge chute is coupled to the retaining bin. The discharge chute includes a washer delivery channel connected to the bin outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Phillip A. Billiard, Bercely Hurtado Otalora
  • WASHER DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190366493
    Abstract: A washer dispensing system includes a retaining bin that is configured to receive washers within a washer-retaining chamber. The retaining bin includes a bin outlet connected to the washer-retaining chamber. A vibration motor is coupled to the retaining bin. The vibration motor is configured to vibrate at least a portion of the retaining bin to move the washers towards the bin outlet. A discharge chute is coupled to the retaining bin. The discharge chute includes a washer delivery channel connected to the bin outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Phillip A. Billiard, Bercely Hurtado Otalora