Ryan L Hanks

US Patent:

7549362, Jun 23, 2009

Filed:

Oct 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/956813

Inventors:

Ryan L. Hanks - Bunker Hill IL, US
Keith A. Young - St. Louis MO, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B26D 1/00

US Classification:

83694, 302721

Abstract:

A precision shear is provided which allows the removal of material from a machined part. The shear provides a precision cut, and may be operated by hand or attached to a machine.

US Patent:

7841152, Nov 30, 2010

Filed:

Jun 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/165829

Inventors:

Keith A. Young - St. Peters MO, US
Ryan L. Hanks - Bunker Hill IL, US
Kevin G. Waymack - Hazelwood MO, US
David P. Heck - St. Peters MO, US
David R. Bolser - Florissant MO, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E04D 15/00
E04C 3/00

US Classification:

527491, 52837

Abstract:

Machined structural members and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a structural member includes a web portion that extends in a first direction that includes a non-planar portion, and a first flange portion coupled to the web portion that extends in the first direction. A second flange portion is coupled to the web portion that also extends in the first direction. The first flange portion and the second flange portion are spaced apart in a second direction that is approximately perpendicular to the first direction. The web portion and the first and second flange portions are integrally formed as a unitary, monoblock component.

US Patent:

8226334, Jul 24, 2012

Filed:

Jun 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/144510

Inventors:

Ryan L. Hanks - Shipman IL, US
Eric J. Stern - Valmeyer IL, US
Jared L. Bolin - New Athens IL, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23C 5/12
B23C 5/10

US Classification:

407 61, 407 59

Abstract:

A cutting tool includes a tool body having proximal and distal ends and defining a central axis. The tool body includes a shank portion and a fluted portion. The shank portion may be configured to be rotatably engageable to a milling machine. The fluted portion may include a plurality of teeth disposed about a circumference thereof and being formed at a radius relative to the central axis. In one embodiment, the teeth may be divided into first and second tooth sections with the teeth in the second tooth section being formed at a reduced radius relative to the teeth in the first tooth section.

US Patent:

8398342, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Jan 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/348714

Inventors:

Jared L. Bolin - New Athens IL, US
Ryan L. Hanks - Shipman IL, US
Eric J. Stern - Valmeyer IL, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23C 5/00
B23Q 11/00

US Classification:

409141, 409234, 409180, 1441453

Abstract:

Techniques and apparatuses to provide vibration reduction of a workpiece when performing machining operations are disclosed. In various embodiments, a machine tool includes a shank having at least one end configured for engagement with a machine operable to rotate the shank. A cutting portion has a diameter defined by features used to remove material from a workpiece. The cutting portion is coupled to the shank. A vibration reduction dampener may be located between the shank and the workpiece.

US Patent:

8522419, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Dec 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/693313

Inventors:

Ryan L. Hanks - Shipman IL, US
Eric J. Stern - Valmeyer IL, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23P 11/00
B23C 5/00
B23Q 11/00

US Classification:

29557, 409131, 409141, 409234, 409180

Abstract:

Techniques and apparatuses to provide vibration reduction of a workpiece when performing machining operations are disclosed. In various embodiments, a machine tool includes a shank having at least one end configured for engagement with a machine operable to rotate the shank. A cutting portion has a diameter defined by features used to remove material from a workpiece. The cutting portion is coupled to the shank. A vibration reduction dampener may be located between the shank and the workpiece.

US Patent:

20060241804, Oct 26, 2006

Filed:

Apr 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/112486

Inventors:

Keith Young - St. Peters MO, US
Kevin Waymack - Hazelwood MO, US
Ryan Hanks - Bunker Hill IL, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700159000, 700174000, 700195000

Abstract:

The present invention comprises methods of machining a workpiece. In one embodiment, a method includes positioning a workpiece in a first position in a process station of a machine system, and forming at least one check feature on the workpiece. A position of the check feature is then sensed while the workpiece is positioned in the first position, and one or more machined features are formed on the workpiece relative to the check feature while the workpiece is positioned in the first position. The workpiece is then moved from the first position to a second position within the process station, and a position of the check feature is again sensed while the workpiece is positioned in the second position. One or more machined features are then formed on the workpiece relative to the check feature while the workpiece is positioned in the second position.

US Patent:

20080185420, Aug 7, 2008

Filed:

Feb 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/672141

Inventors:

Christopher H. Swallow - St. Louis MO, US
Ryan L. Hanks - Shipman IL, US

International Classification:

B23K 37/08

US Classification:

228125, 228 19

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for removing weld flash from a structural assembly are provided. The apparatus generally includes a tool with a head that defines an edge and first and second opposite surfaces disposed at an angle converging toward the edge. A shaft, which extends from the first surface of the head, is configured to be engaged to a shaft holder of an actuation device so that the head extends from the actuation device and is configured to lift the flash from a surface of the assembly as the tool is moved in a path along a surface of the assembly with the edge contacting the flash.

US Patent:

20060070345, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/955577

Inventors:

Keith Young - St. Peters MO, US
Kevin Waymack - Hazelwood MO, US
Ryan Hanks - Bunkerhill IL, US

International Classification:

E04C 2/00

US Classification:

052782100

Abstract:

Reinforced structural assemblies and methods for forming such assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a ribbed portion includes rib segments having a vertical height that extend laterally between junctions to form a network coupled to a supporting substrate. The rib segments include a plurality of flanged portions coupled to a lateral edge of the rib segments. In another embodiment, the ribbed portion includes rib segments having flanged portions on opposing lateral edges that receive opposing substrates. Similarly, a method includes forming a ribbed portion having a plurality of rib segments extending laterally between junctions. The rib segments include a plurality of flanged portions on at least one of the first and second lateral edges. First and second substrates are coupled to opposing sides of the ribbed portion.