Patents by Inventor Samuel Chew

Samuel Chew 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).

  • Air cooled spindle exhaust air redirection system for enhanced machining byproduct recovery
    Patent number: 10040155
    Abstract: A drilling byproduct recovery system employs a vacuum shroud positioned adjacent a workpiece. A spindle extends from a base and engages a tool. The spindle vertically reciprocates the tool upwardly through an aperture in the vacuum shroud to engage the workpiece. A circumferential air jet is emitted proximate a base of the spindle and directed toward the vacuum shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Matthew R. DesJardien, Samuel Chew, Donald J. Best
  • AIR COOLED SPINDLE EXHAUST AIR REDIRECTION SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED MACHINING BYPRODUCT RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20170203401
    Abstract: A drilling byproduct recovery system employs a vacuum shroud positioned adjacent a workpiece. A spindle extends from a base and engages a tool. The spindle vertically reciprocates the tool upwardly through an aperture in the vacuum shroud to engage the workpiece. A circumferential air jet is emitted proximate a base of the spindle and directed toward the vacuum shroud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew R. DesJardien, Samuel Chew, Donald J. Best
  • Systems and methods for movement of objects
    Patent number: 9266624
    Abstract: Systems and methods for movement of objects are provided. One system includes a plurality of vehicles configured to support the object, wherein each of the vehicles includes omni-directional wheels and a height adjusting device. The system also includes a control system in communication with the plurality of vehicles, wherein the control system is configured to transmit a signal to the plurality of vehicles instructing the plurality of vehicles to move the object in a predetermined direction along the floor. Each of the plurality of vehicles is configured to adjust at least one of a direction of movement using the omni-directional wheels or a height at which the object is supported while moving the part in the predetermined direction using the height adjusting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dario Valenzuela, Eric Reid, Steven Best, Matthew Desjardien, Samuel Chew
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20150239580
    Abstract: Systems and methods for movement of objects are provided. One system includes a plurality of vehicles configured to support the object, wherein each of the vehicles includes omni-directional wheels and a height adjusting device. The system also includes a control system in communication with the plurality of vehicles, wherein the control system is configured to transmit a signal to the plurality of vehicles instructing the plurality of vehicles to move the object in a predetermined direction along the floor. Each of the plurality of vehicles is configured to adjust at least one of a direction of movement using the omni-directional wheels or a height at which the object is supported while moving the part in the predetermined direction using the height adjusting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Dario Valenzuela, Eric Reid, Steven Best, Matthew Desjardien, Samuel Chew