Patents by Inventor Ryan Siok

Ryan Siok 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).

  • MULTI-PRINTHEAD END EFFECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20250289252
    Abstract: An end effector for printing ink on a surface is disclosed. The end effector comprises a primary block comprises a primary-block body. A plurality of primary-printing modules are coupled to the primary-block body and translationally moveable, via a corresponding first actuator. Each one of the primary-printing modules includes at least one printhead which is adjustable, relative to the primary-block body. The printhead may be adjusted by at least one of a second actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a first axis, or a third actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a second axis. In some examples, a fourth actuator is configured to rotate at least one printhead, relative to at least one other printhead, about a third axis. Additionally, at least one trailing block can be coupled to the primary block so that the at least one trailing block is movable relative to the primary block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Shane E. Arthur, John E. Miller, Matthew Mellin, Kjersta Larson-Smith, Anthony Baker, Luke Ingram, Steven Dorris, Jonathan Schwedhelm, Mark Bunker, Ryan Petz, Travis King, Matt Christner, Josiah Brubaker, Ryan Siok, Wendy Zaballos, Jesse Castleberry
  • Multi-printhead end effector and associated system and method
    Patent number: 12344010
    Abstract: An end effector for printing ink on a surface is disclosed. The end effector comprises a primary block comprises a primary-block body. A plurality of primary-printing modules are coupled to the primary-block body and translationally moveable, via a corresponding first actuator. Each one of the primary-printing modules includes at least one printhead which is adjustable, relative to the primary-block body. The printhead may be adjusted by at least one of a second actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a first axis, or a third actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a second axis. In some examples, a fourth actuator is configured to rotate at least one printhead, relative to at least one other printhead, about a third axis. Additionally, at least one trailing block can be coupled to the primary block so that the at least one trailing block is movable relative to the primary block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Shane E. Arthur, John E. Miller, Matthew Mellin, Kjersta Larson-Smith, Anthony Baker, Luke Ingram, Steven Dorris, Jonathan Schwedhelm, Mark Bunker, Ryan Petz, Travis King, Matt Christner, Josiah Brubaker, Ryan Siok, Wendy Zaballos, Jesse Castleberry
  • MULTI-PRINTHEAD END EFFECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240208255
    Abstract: An end effector for printing ink on a surface is disclosed. The end effector comprises a primary block comprises a primary-block body. A plurality of primary-printing modules are coupled to the primary-block body and translationally moveable, via a corresponding first actuator. Each one of the primary-printing modules includes at least one printhead which is adjustable, relative to the primary-block body. The printhead may be adjusted by at least one of a second actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a first axis, or a third actuator, configured to rotate the printhead about a second axis. In some examples, a fourth actuator is configured to rotate at least one printhead, relative to at least one other printhead, about a third axis. Additionally, at least one trailing block can be coupled to the primary block so that the at least one trailing block is movable relative to the primary block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Shane E. Arthur, John E. Miller, Matthew Mellin, Kjersta Larson-Smith, Anthony Baker, Luke Ingram, Steven Dorris, Jonathan Schwedhelm, Mark Bunker, Ryan Petz, Travis King, Matt Christner, Josiah Brubaker, Ryan Siok, Wendy Zaballos, Jesse Castleberry