Patents by Inventor Robert E. Nash

Robert E. Nash 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).

  • Skin contour inspection system
    Patent number: 4400884
    Abstract: A U-shaped checking fixture has the legs of a "U" extending vertically upward. A series of measuring probes extend horizontally and laterally inward a measured amount from one of the legs and the ends of the probe define a contour of the skin to be checked. A skin is suspended essentially vertically alongside the measuring probes, another set of matching probes on the other leg of the U-shaped fixture force the skin against the measuring probes and any out of tolerance part of the skin is recorded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Baresh, Elmer Hisey, Robert E. Nash
  • Ovality measuring device and method
    Patent number: 4240206
    Abstract: An anvil in conjunction with an electromechanical probe measures across a tube while a second anvil and electromechanical probe measure across the tube at right angles to the first anvil and probe. Signals from each of the probes are summed and displayed to show the ovality of the tubing. The anvils and probes are mounted to a head that is rotated open to permit placement over tubing and resiliently rotated closed to bring the probes in contact with the tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Baresh, Robert E. Nash