Christopher W Fay

US Patent:

7305772, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Apr 24, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/410704

Inventors:

Becky L. Clark - Everett WA, US
Tina L. Ricco - Mukilteo WA, US
Christopher W. Fay - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01C 9/06

US Classification:

3336627, 701 4

Abstract:

A system for monitoring inclination of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a clinometer in communication with a computer. The clinometer is configured to measure at least one inclination angle of the vehicle and send an electrical signal representing the at least one inclination angle to the computer. The computer is configured to transform the signal back into the at least one inclination angle and present a graphical display. The graphical display comprises at least one representation of the vehicle which rotates in real-time as the at least one inclination angle changes.

US Patent:

7173435, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Jan 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/340685

Inventors:

Christopher W Fay - Seattle WA, US
Anthony D Monk - Seattle WA, US
Clifford C Olmsted - Seattle WA, US
Edward G Sergoyan - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01R 27/04

US Classification:

324636, 324635

Abstract:

A measurement device for measuring a thickness of a film layer over a substrate utilizes a microwave source and a resonant cavity having an open side. A microwave signal is introduced at a first end of the resonant cavity with the open side against a surface measurement sample having a film layer over a substrate, and an output signal detector senses the output power of the signal at a far end of the resonant cavity. A processor uses a difference in the resulting resonant frequency of the cavity from that using a substrate without the film layer to determine the thickness of the film layer.

US Patent:

20190301860, Oct 3, 2019

Filed:

Apr 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/943254

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Michael K. Louie - Renton WA, US
Luis A. Perla - Sammamish WA, US
Gagandeep Saini - Snohomish WA, US
Christopher W. Fay - Seattle WA, US
Robert G. Meyer - Renton WA, US

International Classification:

G01B 21/30
G06F 17/50
B32B 27/26
B29C 70/38

Abstract:

A method for analyzing a surface quality of a laminate part including the steps of creating a planned dimensioned representation of a laminate part desired to be built which includes a first surface having a first topography; placing fibers into locations for the laminate part desired to be built; and curing a resin associated with the placed fibers fabricating an as-built laminate part which includes a second surface having a second topography which corresponds to the first surface having the first topography. The method also includes aligning the first surface, the second surface and the locations of the fibers; determining a first elevation of a first point on the first surface and a second elevation of a second point on the second surface; and observing the first surface, the second surface and the locations of the fibers in alignment and the first elevation relative to the second elevation in analyzing the surface quality of the laminate part.

US Patent:

20180017505, Jan 18, 2018

Filed:

Jul 14, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/209979

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Christopher Wayne Fay - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

G01N 21/94
G01N 21/954

Abstract:

A system and method for internally inspecting a tubular composite part so as to identify and measure adhesive flow therewithin are provided, along with an endpoint adapter assembly of a near infrared (NIR) spectrometer. The system includes an end point adapter that fits within and maintains a consistent cross-sectional position within the tubular composite part. The system also includes a plurality of optical fibers extending radially outward from the end point adapter. The end point adapter moves longitudinally through the tubular composite part and receives light with the plurality of optical fibers following interaction of the light with the tubular composite part. The system further includes a NIR imaging spectrometer configured to disperse the light being collected by the plurality of optical fibers across an NIR spectrum and a NIR camera configured to generate images of the tubular composite part based on dispersed light.

US Patent:

20170198733, Jul 13, 2017

Filed:

Jan 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

14/991839

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Christopher W. Fay - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

F16B 2/22
F16L 3/24

Abstract:

A mounting clip may be provided that is configured to be secured to a stiffener and provide attachment of external components to the stiffener. In one example, the mounting clip includes a frame with a base and legs. Opposing engagement members extend from the legs. The opposing engagement members each include a pair of deformable flexures and a pad, which engages a surface of the stiffener. The stiffener may be inserted into a channel defined by engagement members and translated upwards, thus, translating the pads upward and inward. Subsequently, the pads and deformable flexures provide a compressive clamping stress on the stiffener and therefore permanently secure the mounting clip to the stiffener.