James R Underbrink

US Patent:

6539881, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Feb 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/783347

Inventors:

Steven Leo Underbrink - Carnation WA
James Robert Underbrink - Seattle WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B65D 1944

US Classification:

108 553, 206386

Abstract:

A pallet and an associated method are provided for supporting an item mounted upon casters. The pallet includes a pallet deck having a fixed portion and a movable portion. The movable portion moves between a first position in which the movable portion is displaced, such as by being rotated downwardly, from the fixed portion and a second position in which the movable and fixed portions cooperate to define a support surface. The movable portion is in the second position while the item is loaded, but is moved to the first position during shipment. The pallet also includes a support for supporting the item once the movable portion is in the first position. Prior thereto, however, the item is typically spaced from the support. Each support can include a stationary portion and a movable portion that moves between a retracted position to facilitate loading and an extended position during shipment.

US Patent:

6583768, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Jan 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/051235

Inventors:

James R. Underbrink - Seattle WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H01Q 2100

US Classification:

343893, 343895, 381 92, 367905

Abstract:

A multi-arm elliptic logarithmic spiral array that is particularly effective in off-axis beamforming applications. The array is formed by providing an elliptic logarithmic spiral and a plurality of concentric ellipses which intersect with angularly spaced apart sample points on the elliptic logarithmic spiral. An odd number of sample points are included on each ellipse. The array of the present invention is particularly effective in off-axis beamforming applications, such as aeroacoustic test applications within wind tunnels, where the location of the array is fixed and the source of noise is positioned off axis of the array.

US Patent:

6769368, Aug 3, 2004

Filed:

Jan 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/339831

Inventors:

Steven Leo Underbrink - Carnation WA
James Robert Underbrink - Seattle WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B65D 1944

US Classification:

108 553, 206386

Abstract:

A pallet and an associated method are provided for supporting an item mounted upon casters. The pallet includes a pallet deck having a fixed portion and a movable portion. The movable portion moves between a first position in which the movable portion is displaced, such as by being rotated downwardly, from the fixed portion and a second position in which the movable and fixed portions cooperate to define a support surface. The movable portion is in the second position while the item is loaded, but is moved to the first position during shipment. The pallet also includes a support for supporting the item once the movable portion is in the first position. Prior thereto, however, the item is typically spaced from the support. Each support can include a stationary portion and a movable portion that moves between a retracted position to facilitate loading and an extended position during shipment.

US Patent:

7929376, Apr 19, 2011

Filed:

Apr 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/109791

Inventors:

James Robert Underbrink - Seattle WA, US
Leon Brusniak - Lynnwood WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H04B 1/06

US Classification:

367135

Abstract:

A computer implemented method and apparatus for identifying component breakdown of noise sources. Noise data is received for a noise source from an array of sound sensors. Measurement points of interest, candidate sound source points along an axis, and array aperture angles are identified. Sets of first and second bounding traces are identified from ray traces extending from the candidate noise source points towards the measurement points of interest using the array aperture angles. The bounding ray traces are rotated around the axis to form sets of first and second surfaces. Sets of first and second curves are identified from an intersection of the sets of first and second surfaces with the ground plane. Sound sensors are selected from the array using the curves to form subarrays. The component breakdown of noise generated by the noise source is identified using noise data from sound sensors in the subarrays.

US Patent:

8009507, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Jan 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/351345

Inventors:

James R. Underbrink - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G03H 3/00

US Classification:

367 8, 367 7, 367 12, 367118, 342367, 381 92

Abstract:

A system for an adaptable aperture planar array for maintaining source resolution is provided. The system includes a first nested array defining a first aperture responsive to a first range of frequencies. The first aperture is sized based on an angle between the array and the source, and includes a first subset of sensor elements. The system includes a second nested array defining a second aperture responsive to a second range of frequencies that is less than the first range of frequencies. The second aperture is sized based on the angle between the array and the source, and includes a second subset of sensor elements. The first aperture and second aperture change in size as the angle changes, which results in a change in the sensor elements within the first subset and the second subset to maintain the source resolution for the array.

US Patent:

8107634, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Oct 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/258405

Inventors:

Richard M Gratzer - Fircrest WA, US
Robert D. Lee - Renton WA, US
Joel R. Tuss - Federal Way WA, US
James R. Underbrink - Seattle WA, US
Wayne F. Wenneman - Auburn WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381 59, 381 92, 381 58, 381 17, 381310, 73585, 73571, 73663, 73 102, 7311201

Abstract:

A calibration device for calibrating a dynamic pressure sensor includes a power/control box and a portable calibration head disposed in electrical communication with the power/control box. The portable calibration head may include a calibration head housing having a housing opening and a speaker provided in the calibration head housing and communicating with the housing opening. The power/control box may be configured to induce emission of an acoustic calibration signal from the speaker of the calibration head.

US Patent:

8280694, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Nov 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/263755

Inventors:

Richard M. Gratzer - Fircrest WA, US
James Robert Underbrink - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H04B 3/28

US Classification:

702191, 702190, 702195

Abstract:

An apparatus comprises a sensor and a circuit. The sensor is capable of generating a signal in response to detecting a stimulus. The circuit is capable of powering the sensor and providing multiple other capabilities including signal conditioning, non-signal related noise cancellation, and signal transmission using a constant current source power input from a cable and sending the signal over the cable.

US Patent:

20090152390, Jun 18, 2009

Filed:

Dec 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/957404

Inventors:

James Robert Underbrink - Seattle WA, US
Donn Matthew Perkins - Seattle WA, US
George R. Aguayo - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

B65H 75/24
B65H 75/02

US Classification:

2424326, 242571, 242577

Abstract:

In some embodiments, a cable spool includes a hub having an outer surface that is retractable and expandable, and a single end plate affixed to an end of the hub. In other embodiments, an apparatus includes an assembly of cascaded, temporarily interlocked spools that can be used for simultaneous despooling or spooling of multiple cable coils.