Patents by Inventor Thomas Hollinger

Thomas Hollinger 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).

  • Patent number: 12263643
    Abstract: A method includes flowing gas within a chamber for first process parameters at a predetermined point in a laser focal plane and simulating the step of flowing gas within the chamber based on the value of the flow characteristic of the gas at the predetermined point in the laser focal plane so that a value of a simulated-flow characteristic of the gas at a predetermined point away from the laser focal plane is identified. The method comprises comparing the value of the simulated-flow characteristic of gas at the predetermined point away from the laser focal plane to a desired value of the simulated-flow characteristic and flowing gas within the chamber for second differing process parameters, when the value of the simulated-flow characteristic of the gas at the predetermined point away from the laser focal plane differs from the desired value of the simulated-flow characteristic is outside a predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Eric M. Chapman, Cory C. Cunningham, Troy A. Haworth, Dana Alexander Henshaw, Matthew Thomas Hollinger, Ashley Marie Jones, Kevin Michael Mejia, Christopher Perez, Russell William Waymire
  • Publication number: 20240059017
    Abstract: A method includes flowing gas within a chamber for first process parameters at a predetermined point in a laser focal plane and simulating the step of flowing gas within the chamber based on the value of the flow characteristic of the gas at the predetermined point in the laser focal plane so that a value of a simulated-flow characteristic of the gas at a predetermined point away from the laser focal plane is identified. The method comprises comparing the value of the simulated-flow characteristic of gas at the predetermined point away from the laser focal plane to a desired value of the simulated-flow characteristic and flowing gas within the chamber for second differing process parameters, when the value of the simulated-flow characteristic of the gas at the predetermined point away from the laser focal plane differs from the desired value of the simulated-flow characteristic is outside a predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Eric M. Chapman, Cory C. Cunningham, Troy A. Haworth, Dana Alexander Henshaw, Matthew Thomas Hollinger, Ashley Marie Jones, Kevin Michael Mejia, Christopher Perez, Russell William Waymire
  • Patent number: 11845201
    Abstract: A method of configuring an additive-manufacturing machine comprises a chamber, a platform, movable inside the chamber and comprising a build-plane surface, and a laser, having a laser focal plane within the chamber. The method comprising steps of flowing a gas within the chamber in accordance with a first set of process parameters and identifying a value of a flow characteristic of the gas at a predetermined point in the laser focal plane while flowing the gas within the chamber in accordance with the first set of process parameters. The method also comprises additively manufacturing a test coupon using the laser while flowing the gas within the chamber in accordance with the first set of process parameters, wherein the test coupon has a test-coupon peripheral surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric M. Chapman, Cory C. Cunningham, Troy A. Haworth, Dana Alexander Henshaw, Matthew Thomas Hollinger, Ashley Marie Jones, Kevin Michael Mejia, Christopher Perez, Russell William Waymire
  • Publication number: 20230105996
    Abstract: A method of configuring an additive-manufacturing machine comprises a chamber , a platform, movable inside the chamber and comprising a build-plane surface, and a laser, having a laser focal plane within the chamber. The method comprising steps of flowing a gas within the chamber in accordance with a first set of process parameters and identifying a value of a flow characteristic of the gas at a predetermined point in the laser focal plane while flowing the gas within the chamber in accordance with the first set of process parameters. The method also comprises additively manufacturing a test coupon using the laser while flowing the gas within the chamber in accordance with the first set of process parameters , wherein the test coupon has a test-coupon peripheral surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Eric M. Chapman, Cory C. Cunningham, Troy A. Haworth, Dana Alexander Henshaw, Matthew Thomas Hollinger, Ashley Marie Jones, Kevin Michael Mejia, Christopher Perez, Russell William Waymire
  • Publication number: 20180303688
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lift monitoring are described. In one embodiment, a first operation signal may be received from a first relay coupled to an electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a first position. A second operation signal may be received from a second relay coupled to the electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a second position. A determination of whether a lift qualification threshold is met may be based on the receiving of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. An occurrence of a lift may be recorded when a determination is made that the lift qualification threshold is met. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Patent number: 10076459
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lift monitoring are described. In one embodiment, a first operation signal may be received from a first relay coupled to an electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a first position. A second operation signal may be received from a second relay coupled to the electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a second position. A determination of whether a lift qualification threshold is met may be based on the receiving of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. An occurrence of a lift may be recorded when a determination is made that the lift qualification threshold is met. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: WESTROCK SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Patent number: 9561147
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lift monitoring are described. In one embodiment, a first operation signal may be received from a first relay coupled to an electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a first position. A second operation signal may be received from a second relay coupled to the electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a second position. A determination of whether a lift qualification threshold is met may be based on the receiving of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. An occurrence of a lift may be recorded when a determination is made that the lift qualification threshold is met. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Westrock Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Publication number: 20140055122
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lift monitoring are described. In one embodiment, a first operation signal may be received from a first relay coupled to an electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a first position. A second operation signal may be received from a second relay coupled to the electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a second position. A determination of whether a lift qualification threshold is met may be based on the receiving of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. An occurrence of a lift may be recorded when a determination is made that the lift qualification threshold is met. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Westrock Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Publication number: 20130339047
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lift monitoring are described. In one embodiment, a first operation signal may be received from a first relay coupled to an electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a first position. A second operation signal may be received from a second relay coupled to the electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a second position. A determination of whether a lift qualification threshold is met may be based on the receiving of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. An occurrence of a lift may be recorded when a determination is made that the lift qualification threshold is met. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: WESTROCK SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Patent number: 8538710
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lift monitoring are described. In one embodiment, a first operation signal may be received from a first relay coupled to an electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a first position. A second operation signal may be received from a second relay coupled to the electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a second position. A determination of whether a lift qualification threshold is met may be based on the receiving of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. An occurrence of a lift may be recorded when a determination is made that the lift qualification threshold is met. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Intellicare Network, LLC
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Patent number: 8436727
    Abstract: Methods and systems for door access and patient monitoring are described. The patient monitoring system includes a door access control system coupled to one or more doors of a facility for monitoring and controlling the access of patients coupled to a patient monitoring device. Whenever a patient coupled to a patient monitoring device comes within a predetermined distance of a particular door the door access control system transmits a first signal encoded with the door location data to the patient monitoring device. The patient monitoring device then transmits a second signal encoded with the door location data and patient identification data of the patient coupled to the monitoring device to the door access control system and a monitoring system that controls the door access and monitoring of patient within the facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Publication number: 20110128145
    Abstract: Methods and systems for door access and patient monitoring are described. The patient monitoring system includes a door access control system coupled to one or more doors of a facility for monitoring and controlling the access of patients coupled to a patient monitoring device. Whenever a patient coupled to a patient monitoring device comes within a predetermined distance of a particular door the door access control system transmits a first signal encoded with the door location data to the patient monitoring device. The patient monitoring device then transmits a second signal encoded with the door location data and patient identification data of the patient coupled to the monitoring device to the door access control system and a monitoring system that controls the door access and monitoring of patient within the facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow
  • Publication number: 20110082655
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lift monitoring are described. In one embodiment, a first operation signal may be received from a first relay coupled to an electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a first position. A second operation signal may be received from a second relay coupled to the electro-mechanical patient lift when the electro-mechanical patient lift is being operated in a second position. A determination of whether a lift qualification threshold is met may be based on the receiving of the first operation signal and the second operation signal. An occurrence of a lift may be recorded when a determination is made that the lift qualification threshold is met. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: James D. Todd, Thomas Hollinger, Christopher F. Fangrow