Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Mechanical measurement system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-25
2008-10-07
Bui, Bryan (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Mechanical measurement system
C702S042000, C702S184000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07433789
ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in which information identifying a stress/strain range cycle and the time duration of the stress/strain range cycle associated with the component is received. The maintenance value based upon the actual service life expended during the stress/strain range cycle and the time duration of the stress/strain range cycle is then determined. As such, the component need not be prematurely retired and appropriate compensation or other accounting may be provided for the effective extension in the service life of the component. The determination of the maintenance value may be based on the time duration of the stress/strain range cycle, a residual lifetime and a total number of life cycles for the identified stress/strain range cycle. The retirement of a component may also be recommended in certain instances.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Bui Bryan
The Boeing Company
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