Colleen Annette Oberlee

US Patent:

7464853, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

May 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/381958

Inventors:

Jack G. Buchheit - St. Charles MO, US
Colleen A. Oberlee - Hazelwood MO, US
Louis F. Murray - Eureka MO, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23K 20/12
B23K 37/04

US Classification:

2281121, 228212

Abstract:

Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one elongated member adapted to be positioned proximate to a surface of a work piece. The elongated member includes first and second end portions adapted to be secured to substantially prevent movement of the elongated member relative to the surface. A plurality of pressure applying devices are operatively attached to the elongated member, each pressure applying device including a contact member moveable relative to the elongated member and adapted to engage the surface of the work piece, and a resilient member operatively coupled to the contact member and to the elongated member.

US Patent:

20050045693, Mar 3, 2005

Filed:

Aug 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/648535

Inventors:

Jack Buchheit - St. Charles MO, US
Colleen Oberlee - Hazelwood MO, US
Louis Murray - Eureka MO, US

International Classification:

B23K020/12

US Classification:

228112100, 228212000

Abstract:

Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one elongated member adapted to be positioned proximate to a surface of a work piece. The elongated member includes first and second end portions adapted to be secured to substantially prevent movement of the elongated member relative to the surface. A plurality of pressure applying devices are operatively attached to the elongated member, each pressure applying device including a contact member moveable relative to the elongated member and adapted to engage the surface of the work piece, and a resilient member operatively coupled to the contact member and to the elongated member.