Robert D Kalinowski

US Patent:

8482412, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Oct 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/252984

Inventors:

Anthony E. Majoros - Cypress CA, US
Brian C. Fredgren - St. Peters MO, US
Paul Robert Davies - Los Angeles CA, US
Robert Daniel Kalinowski - Saint Charles MO, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G08B 13/14
H04Q 5/22
G08B 23/00
B25B 23/159

US Classification:

3405721, 340 106, 340 1041, 340 101, 3405731, 81479

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for reducing time expended on non-value added tasks during assembly of an aircraft is provided. A RFID tag reading function of a RFID tag reader integrated into user apparel is enabled. The RFID tag reader comprises a set of touch activation components integrated into the user apparel. A touch activation component in the set of touch activation components is pressed against a surface in proximity of a RFID tag associated with an aircraft component. The RFID tag reader transmits an interrogate signal to an RFID tag associated with the aircraft component. The user observes a display device coupled to the RFID tag reader integrated into the user apparel, wherein the display device displays RFID tag information received from the RFID tag in response to the interrogate signal. The RFID tag information comprises data describing the aircraft component. The user receives the RFID tag information without interrupting an assembly task.

US Patent:

8583463, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

Oct 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/279821

Inventors:

Robert D. Kalinowski - Saint Charles MO, US
Shankar Sundaram - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

705 711, 705 713, 705 28

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for managing fuel consumption for vehicles. A set of inconsistencies is identified on a number of vehicles in a plurality of vehicles. The set of inconsistencies has an effect on the fuel consumption by the number of vehicles. A predicted fuel consumption is identified for the number of vehicles based on the set of inconsistencies. A determination is made as whether to perform rework on the set of inconsistencies on the number of vehicles based on the predicted fuel consumption for the number of vehicles.

US Patent:

20100211358, Aug 19, 2010

Filed:

Feb 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/372616

Inventors:

Paul Allen Kesler - Arlington VA, US
Robert Daniel Kalinowski - Saint Charles MO, US
John Lyle Vian - Renton WA, US

International Classification:

G21C 17/00

US Classification:

702184

Abstract:

The advantageous embodiments provide a method for identifying anomalies on an object. The advantageous embodiments detect a presence of the object in a control area using a sensor system. In response to detecting the presence of the object in the control area, the object is identified using the sensor system. Scan priorities are identified for the object using the sensor system. The object is scanned while the object is within the control area to form scan results. The scan results are analyzed and a determination is made as to whether a number of maintenance anomalies are detected on the object using the scan results.

US Patent:

20100235037, Sep 16, 2010

Filed:

Mar 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/404493

Inventors:

John Lyle Vian - Renton WA, US
Emad William Saad - Renton WA, US
Gregory J. Clark - Seattle WA, US
Robert Daniel Kalinowski - Saint Charles MO, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01M 17/00
G06F 19/00
G05B 15/00
B25J 19/04
G06F 15/00

US Classification:

701 29, 700245, 700259, 702183

Abstract:

The different advantageous embodiments may provide an apparatus that may comprise a number of mobile robotic machines, a wireless communications system and a computer system. The number of mobile robotic machines may be capable of moving to a number of locations in a maintenance area and may be capable of performing a number of maintenance operations on a structure in the maintenance area. The wireless communications system may be capable of providing communication with the number of mobile robotic machines within the maintenance area. The computer system may be capable of exchanging information with the number of mobile robotic machines using the wireless communications system.

US Patent:

20160153913, Jun 2, 2016

Filed:

Feb 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/701033

Inventors:

Paul Allen Kesler - Arlington VA, US
Robert Daniel Kalinowski - Saint Charles MO, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 15/00

Abstract:

The advantageous embodiments provide an apparatus for identifying anomalies on an object comprising a sensor system and an analysis process. The sensor system is configured to detect a presence of the object, identify a speed of travel for the object, and determine a scan rate for the object using the speed of travel to generate scan results. The analysis process is configured to analyze the scan results and determine whether a number of maintenance anomalies are detected on the object using the scan results.