Patents by Inventor Ralph P. Heinefield

Ralph P. Heinefield 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).

  • Nonconformance identification and visualization system and method
    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
  • Aircraft comparison system
    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