Patents by Inventor Richard L. Blankenship

Richard L. Blankenship 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).

  • Enhanced laser projector calibration wall
    Patent number: 7965396
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for calibrating a laser projection system that is used for marking and guidance of components during manufacturing are disclosed. The apparatus includes a structural frame. One or more positioning stages are coupled to the structural frame. Each of the positioning stages is provided with a movable reflective target that is configured to reflect a corresponding laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Curtis M. Ashford, Richard L. Blankenship
  • ENHANCED LASER PROJECTOR CALIBRATION WALL
    Publication number: 20090229339
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for calibrating a laser projection system that is used for marking and guidance of components during manufacturing are disclosed. The apparatus includes a structural frame. One or more positioning stages are coupled to the structural frame. Each of the positioning stages is provided with a movable reflective target that is configured to reflect a corresponding laser beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Curtis M. Ashford, Richard L. Blankenship