Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-23
2010-02-23
DeCady, Albert (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S161000, C029S402080, C029S402090
Reexamination Certificate
active
07668616
ABSTRACT:
A method of replacing an existing part or parts on a structure such as an aircraft. The structure is inducted for modification. An existing part is removed and a new part is temporarily installed. Hole locations are digitally transferred to the new part, e.g., photographically captured in a three-dimensional coordinate measurement system, converted to targets printable in a laser projection system. Targets are laser projected or printed on the replacement part. Holes are drilled at each printed target. The holes drilled at printed targets match hole locations on the existing part. Then, the new/replacement part is permanently attached to the structure.
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Farniok Craig M.
Nobles Orval M.
Piasse Michael L.
Steckel Richard J.
DeCady Albert
Garland Steven R
Law Office of Charles W. Peterson, Jr.
The Boeing Company
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