Mark L Higgins

US Patent:

7461711, Dec 9, 2008

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/904710

Inventors:

Kevin E. McCrary - Graham WA, US
Arthur C. Day - Seattle WA, US
John Edwards - Kent WA, US
Richard A. Hawkins - Puyallup WA, US
Mark D. Higgins - Woodinville WA, US
Philip E. Johnson - Auburn WA, US
John A. Mittleider - Kent WA, US
James R. Schindler - Lynnwood WA, US
Michael Strasik - Sammamish WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B62D 55/00
B65G 47/00

US Classification:

180 91, 180 95, 198617, 244 50, 4147492

Abstract:

An equipment-carrying crawler () includes a rolling track () and a structural support (). The structural support () supports equipment (). Lifting magnets () are coupled to the rolling track () and to the structural support (). The lifting magnets () are configured to oppose each other, lift the structural support (), and aid in the translation of the rolling track ().

US Patent:

7992278, Aug 9, 2011

Filed:

Oct 24, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/257695

Inventors:

Kevin E. McCrary - Graham WA, US
Arthur C. Day - Seattle WA, US
John Edwards - Kent WA, US
Richard A. Hawkins - Puyallup WA, US
Mark D. Higgins - Woodinville WA, US
Philip E. Johnson - Auburn WA, US
John A. Mittleider - Kent WA, US
James R. Schindler - Lynnwood WA, US
Michael Strasik - Sammamish WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23P 11/00

US Classification:

29430, 29428, 29429, 104284, 104281, 104285, 180 91, 180 95, 244 50, 305185, 4147492

Abstract:

A method of operating a production line comprises the steps of supporting equipment in the production line on a plurality of crawlers comprising at least one rolling track and a structural support for supporting the equipment. A first plurality of lifting magnets coupled to an interior surface of said at least one rolling track is configured to oppose a second plurality of lifting magnets coupled to an exterior surface of said structure support to lift the structural support, such that the structural support floats between and within said at least one rolling track. The magnetic fields experienced by the first and second plurality of lift magnets are adjusted to translate the at least one rolling track, such that the crawlers move along the production line.

US Patent:

20180283204, Oct 4, 2018

Filed:

Mar 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/476027

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Karen M. Jost - St. Louis MO, US
Mark David Higgins - Woodinville WA, US
Colleen M. Harper - Lake St. Louis MO, US
David Miltenberger - Melbourne FL, US

International Classification:

F01D 21/04
F04D 19/00
F04D 29/38
F04D 29/52

Abstract:

Gas turbine engine fan blade containment systems are disclosed. An example fan blade containment system includes a shield to be coupled to an aircraft structure and to at least partially surround a circumference of an aircraft engine. The shield is to be spaced from an outer surface the aircraft engine when the shield is coupled to the aircraft structure. A shield termination fitting is to couple a terminating end of the shield to the aircraft structure.

US Patent:

20180283205, Oct 4, 2018

Filed:

Mar 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/476038

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Karen M. Jost - St. Louis MO, US
Mark David Higgins - Woodinville WA, US
Colleen M. Harper - Lake St. Louis MO, US

International Classification:

F01D 21/04
F04D 19/00
F04D 29/38
F04D 29/52

Abstract:

Gas turbine engine fan blade containment systems are disclosed. An example fan blade containment system includes a shield to be coupled to an aircraft structure and to at least partially surround a circumference of an aircraft engine. The shield is to be spaced from an outer surface the aircraft engine when the shield is coupled to the aircraft structure. The shield is to form a laminated clevis at an end of the shield. A retention rod is to be positioned in the laminated clevis of the shield. The retention rod is to engage a lug hook of the aircraft structure to anchor the shield to the aircraft structure