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Table of Contents
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B21 - Working or processing of sheet metal
or metal tubes, rods or profiles without
essentially removing material
B21D 53/88 - other parts for vehicles, e.g.
cowlings, mudguards . . . . . . . . . . .
B23 - Soldering or unsoldering
B23K 20/12 - the heat being generated by
friction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
B23K 31/02 - relating to soldering or welding
B28 - Shaping clay or other ceramic
compositions, slag or mixtures containing
cementitious material, e.g. plaster
B28B 01/08 - by vibrating or jolting . . . . . .
B29 - Shaping or joining of plastics
B29C 43/02 - of articles of definite length, i.e.
discrete articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 F16 - Springs
B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or
regulating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B31 - Mechanical working or deformation of
paper or cardboard
B31F 01/20 - Corrugating . . . . . . . . . . .
B32 - layered products, i.e. products built-up
of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. cellular or
honeycomb, form
B32B 01/02 - Receptacles, e.g. tanks . . . .
B32B 01/08 - Tubular products . . . . . . . .
B32B 03/00 - Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external
or internal discontinuities or
unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar
form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
B32B 03/12 - characterised by a layer
of regularly-arranged cells whether
integral or formed individually or by
conjunction of separate strips, e.g.
honeycomb structure . . . . . . . . . . . 10
B32B 03/26 - characterised by a particular
shape of the outline of the cross-section
of a continuous layer . . . . . . . . . . . 10
B32B 03/28 - characterised by a layer
comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g.
corrugated, crumpled . . . . . . . . . . 11
B32B 07/04 - characterised by the
connection of layers . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B32B 09/04 - comprising such substance
as the main or only constituent of a
layer, next to another layer of a specific
substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B32B 15/00 - Layered products essentially
comprising metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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B32B 37/10 - characterised by the pressing
technique, e.g. using direct action of
vacuum or fluid pressure . . . . . . . . . 12
B32B 37/12 - characterised by using adhesives 12
B32B 38/04 - Punching, slitting or perforating 12
B32B 39/00 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B60 - Electric equipment or propulsion of
electrically-propelled vehicles 13
B60L 01/00 - Supplying electric power to
auxiliary equipment of vehicles . . . . . 13
2 B62 - Hand-propelled vehicles, e.g. hand carts
3 or perambulators 14
B62B 03/02 - involving parts being
adjustable, collapsible, attachable,
detachable, or convertible . . . . . . . . 14
5
B64 - Aeroplanes 15
5 B64C 23/00 - Influencing air-flow over aircraft
surfaces, not otherwise provided for . . 15
5 B64C 39/02 - characterised by special use . 16
B64D 01/02 - Dropping, ejecting, or
releasing articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6
B64D 39/00 - Refuelling during flight . . . . . 19
B64D 47/06 - for indicating aircraft presence 19
6 E06 - Ladders 19
6 E06C 05/00 - Ladders characterised by
being mounted on undercarriages or
7 vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
20
F16F 01/00 - Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8 F16M 01/08 - characterised by being built-up
of sheet material or welded parts . . . . 20
8 F41 - apparatus for launching projectiles or
8 missiles from barrels, e.g. cannons 20
F41F 05/00 - Launching- apparatus for
gravity-propelled missiles or projectiles . 20
9 F41H 05/02 - Plate construction . . . . . . . 20
9 F41H 05/04 - composed of more than one layer 21
9 F41H 05/06 - Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
F41H 07/02 - Land vehicles with enclosing
armour, e.g. tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
G01 - Measuring length, thickness or similar
linear dimensions 21
G01B 03/44 - preadjustable for wear or
tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
G01C 19/72 - with counter-rotating light
beams in a passive ring, e.g. fibre laser
gyrometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
G01C 21/00 - Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . 22
G01C 21/26 - specially adapted for
navigation in a road network . . . . . . . 23
G01C 21/34 - Route searching . . . . . . . . 23
G01N 25/00 - Investigating or analysing
materials by the use of thermal means . 23
G01N 29/26 - Arrangements for orientation
or scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
G01R 29/08 - Measuring electromagnetic
field characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
G01S 13/91 - for traffic control . . . . . . . . 25
G01S 13/93 - for anti-collision purposes . . . 27
G01S 13/94 - for terrain-avoidance . . . . . . 28
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G06 - Electric digital data processing 28 G08 - Signalling or calling systems
G06F 03/01 - Input arrangements
or combined input and output
arrangements for interaction between
user and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
G06F 03/048 - Interaction techniques
for graphical user interfaces, e.g.
interaction with windows, icons or menus 29 G10 - Speech analysis or synthesis
G06F 07/10 - Selecting, i.e. obtaining data
of one kind from those record carriers
which are identifiable by data of a
second kind from a mass of ordered or
randomly-distributed record carriers . . 29
G06F 09/45 - Compilation or interpretation of
high level programme languages . . . . 29
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more
digital computers each having at least
an arithmetic unit, a programme unit
and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous
processing of several programmes . . . 30
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data
processing equipment or methods,
specially adapted for specific functions . 31
G06F 17/18 - for evaluating statistical data . . 31
G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval . . . . . . 31
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data
processing equipment or methods,
specially adapted for specific applications 32
G06K 09/34 - Segmentation of touching or
overlapping patterns in the image field . 34
G06K 09/64 - using simultaneous
comparisons or correlations of the
image signals with a plurality of
references, e.g. resistor matrix . . . . . 35
G06Q 10/00 - Administration, e.g. office
automation or reservations . . . . . . . 35
G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially
adapted for a specific business sector,
e.g. health care, utilities, tourism or
legal services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Patent Index
G07 - Time or attendance registers 36
G07C 09/00 - Individual entry or exit registers 36 IPC Catchword Index
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G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a
single specified undesired or abnormal
condition and not otherwise provided for 36
G08G 01/00 - Traffic control systems for road
vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
37
G10L 15/20 - Speech recognition techniques
specially adapted for robustness in
adverse environments, e.g. in noise or
of stress induced speech . . . . . . . . 37
H01 - Aerials 38
H01Q 15/02 - Refracting or diffracting
devices, e.g. lens, prism . . . . . . . . . 38
H03 - Pulse technique 39
H03K 17/687 - the devices being field-effect
transistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
H04 - Transmission 40
H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems
employing beams of corpuscular
radiation, or electromagnetic waves
other than radio waves, e.g. light, infra-
red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
H04J 01/16 - Monitoring arrangements . . . . 41
H04L 09/32 - including means for verifying
the identity or authority of a user of the
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance
or administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements . . . 42
H04N 05/232 - Devices for controlling
television cameras, e.g. remote control . 42
H04N 07/18 - Closed-circuit television
systems, i.e. systems in which the
signal is not broadcast . . . . . . . . . . 43
H04R 25/00 - Deaf-aid sets . . . . . . . . . . 44
45
46
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B23K 20/12

B21D 53/88: Working or processing of sheet metal or metal tubes, rods

or profiles without essentially removing material Ü Making other particular
articles Ü other parts for vehicles, e.g. cowlings, mudguards
App. No. 20100083504 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Methods of manufacturing structural panels
Abstract Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed
herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention
includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange
portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second
stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting
away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second
flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and
the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which
a frame can be attached.
Pri. Date 20081003 App. Date 20060914 Pub. Date 20100408

B23K 20/12: Soldering or unsoldering Ü Non-electric welding by applying

impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g.
cladding or plating Ü the heat being generated by friction
App. No. 20100092789 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title System and method for integrally forming a stiffener with a fiber metal laminate
Abstract A unitized assembly comprises a fiber metal laminate having at least one additive layer deposited
thereonto such as by friction stir welding. The fiber metal laminate comprises metallic and non-
metallic plies and having an innermost metallic ply. The innermost metallic ply and the additive
layer are each sized and configured to facilitate the generation of thermal energy sufficient to
deposit the first additive layer to the innermost metallic ply during the friction stir welding process.
The additive layer is sized and configured to minimize thermal loads in the innermost metallic ply
during deposition thereof. The unitized assembly may be formed using a stock member such as
a metallic plate from which the innermost metallic ply may be machined. The metallic and non-
metallic plies may be laid up over the innermost metallic ply. The substructure elements may be
machined from the metallic plate.
Pri. Date 20081015 App. Date 20081010 Pub. Date 20100415

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B28B 01/08

B23K 31/02: Soldering or unsoldering Ü Processes relevant to this

subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not
covered by any single one of main groups Ü relating to soldering or
welding
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100092789 page 5

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B29C 43/02

B28B 01/08: Shaping clay or other ceramic compositions, slag or mixtures

containing cementitious material, e.g. plaster Ü Producing shaped
articles from the material Ü by vibrating or jolting
App. No. 20100078845 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Wrinkle reduction in uncured composite laminates
Abstract Wrinkles are removed from fiber reinforced resin plies of an uncured composite layup by
subjecting the wrinkles to vibration and pressure.
Pri. Date 20080925 App. Date 20080930 Pub. Date 20100401

B29C 43/02: Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Compression moulding,

i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material Ü of articles
of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
App. No. 20100102482 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Method and apparatus for forming highly contoured composite parts
Abstract A method of forming a flat composite charge into a contoured composite part reduces wrinkles in
the part as the charge is being formed. Dies are used to form a portion of charge to the steepest
contour of the part, while tension is maintained on the charge as the remaining portions of the
charge are formed.
Pri. Date 20050729 App. Date 20081025 Pub. Date 20100429

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B31F 01/20

B29C 45/76: Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Injection moulding, i.e.

forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into
a closed mould Ü Component parts, details or accessories Ü Measuring,
controlling or regulating
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100102482 page 7

B31F 01/20: Mechanical working or deformation of paper or cardboard

Ü Mechanical deformation of paper or cardboard without removing material
including combined deformation and laminating Ü Corrugating
App. No. 20100080941 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Composite truss panel having fluted core and method for making the same
Abstract A composite truss structure employs a sandwich-in-sandwich construction in which a composite
fluted core is sandwiched between two facesheets, and at least one structural foam stiffener is
sandwiched within the core or between the facesheets and/or the core.
Pri. Date 20070216 App. Date 20081001 Pub. Date 20100401

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B32B 01/08

B32B 01/02: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
having a general shape other than plane Ü Receptacles, e.g. tanks
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100080941 page 8

B32B 01/08: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
having a general shape other than plane Ü Tubular products
App. No. 20100080942 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Joining curved composite sandwich panels
Abstract A curved composite structure, comprises at least two curved composite panel segments joined
together. Each of the panel segments includes a fluted core sandwiched between first and second
facesheets. A layer of adhesive is used to rigidly bond the panel segments together.
Pri. Date 20070216 App. Date 20090304 Pub. Date 20100401

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B32B 03/28

B32B 03/00: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses,
or a layer of non-planar form
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100080942 page 9

B32B 03/12: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses,
or a layer of non-planar form Ü characterised by a discontinuous layer,
i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material Ü characterised
by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually
or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100080941 page 8

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B32B 15/00

B32B 03/26: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses,
or a layer of non-planar form Ü characterised by a particular shape of
the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layer
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100080942 page 9

B32B 03/28: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses,
or a layer of non-planar form Ü characterised by a particular shape of
the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layer Ü characterised
by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100080941 page 8

B32B 07/04: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products characterised
by the relation between layers, i.e. products essentially comprising
layershaving different physical properties or products characterised
by the interconnection of layers Ü characterised by the connection of
layers
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100083504 page 5

B32B 09/04: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising a particular substance not covered by groups Ü comprising
such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another
layer of a specific substance
App. No. 20100086764 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Composite material structure with interlayer electrical conductance
Abstract A composite material structure includes a first fiber layer, a second fiber layer, a resin layer
between the first fiber layer and the second fiber layer and a plurality of chopped fibers provided
in the resin layer.
Pri. Date 20040913 App. Date 20081007 Pub. Date 20100408

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B32B 38/04

B32B 15/00: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising metal
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100092789 page 5

B32B 37/10: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Methods or apparatus for
laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding Ü characterised
by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid
pressure
App. No. 20100078126 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Compaction of prepreg plies on composite laminate structures
Abstract A flexible compaction sheet is used to compact uncured composite plies onto the surface of a
ply layup. The compaction sheet includes a peripheral seal that seals the perimeter of the sheet
to the surface of the part layup and forms a vacuum chamber over the plies which is evacuated
through the sheet to apply compaction pressure to the plies.
Pri. Date 20061223 App. Date 20080930 Pub. Date 20100401

B32B 37/12: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Methods or apparatus for
laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding Ü characterised by
using adhesives
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100080942 page 9

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B60L 01/00

B32B 38/04: layered products, i.e. products built-up of strata of flat

or non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Ancillary operations in
connection with laminating processes Ü Punching, slitting or perforating
App. No. 20100084087 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Apparatus and method for composite material trim-on-the-fly
Abstract Disclosed is a method and apparatus for manufacturing multiple layer composite structures
and structures containing components made of multiple layer composite structures, comprising
dispensing layers of composite material, trimming each layer to its final shape as it is being
dispensed, and positioning it properly with respect to prior layers in the part lay-up.
Pri. Date 20081006 App. Date 20061120 Pub. Date 20100408

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100080942 page 9

B32B 39/00:
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100078126 page 12

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B62B 03/02

B60L 01/00: Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled

vehicles Ü Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of vehicles
App. No. 20100102625 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Intelligent energy management architecture
Abstract Systems and methods are disclosed for a power control system including intelligent devices. A
vehicle power control system includes a power supply configured to supply a first quantity of power
to at least one device configured to consume power based on a first power demand. The vehicle
power control system also includes an intelligent device configured to determine a second power
demand for the intelligent device during a vehicle operation. The vehicle power control system
also includes an energy management system. The energy management system is configured to
communicate with the at least one the intelligent device regarding the second power demand of
the at least one intelligent device to coordinate scheduling of power distribution during the vehicle
operation in order to generate a power distribution schedule to account for the first power demand
of the at least one device and the second power demand of the at least one intelligent device. The
energy management system directs the first quantity of power to the at least one device according
to the first power demand of the at least one device and directs a second quantity of power to the
at least one intelligent device according to the power distribution schedule.
Pri. Date 20081023 App. Date 20081024 Pub. Date 20100429

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B64C 23/00

B62B 03/02: Hand-propelled vehicles, e.g. hand carts or perambulators

Ü Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels Ü
involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or
convertible
App. No. 20100090427 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Monument transport tool and method
Abstract A transport tool is disclosed for moving an aircraft monument from one location to another. The
transport tool comprises an elongated, substantially rectangular, support frame having handle
members at an upper region, wheel elements at a lower region, and a leg pivoted to the mid-
region of the tool for supporting a load mounted to the tool as the transport tool is rotated about
the wheel elements from a vertical orientation in which the load can be loaded onto, or unloaded
from, the tool to a horizontal orientation in which the load can be transported from one location
to another. Also disclosed is a method for transporting the load between two locations using the
transport tool.
Pri. Date 20060930 App. Date 20081011 Pub. Date 20100415

B64C 23/00: Aeroplanes Ü Influencing air-flow over aircraft surfaces,

not otherwise provided for
App. No. 20100078863 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Atmospheric turbulence isolation system and method
Abstract A vibration isolation assembly for an aerodynamic object comprises a viscoelastic inner layer
disposed on the aerodynamic object and being configured to attenuate vibration. The vibration
isolation assembly further comprises a rigid or stiff outer layer disposed on an inner layer. The
vibration isolation assembly may attenuate the transmission of aerodynamically-induced vibration
to components contained or mounted to the aerodynamic object.
Pri. Date 20081001 App. Date 20080929 Pub. Date 20100401

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B64C 39/02

App. No. 20100078863 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY

Title Atmospheric turbulence isolation system and method
Abstract A vibration isolation assembly for an aerodynamic object comprises a viscoelastic inner layer
disposed on the aerodynamic object and being configured to attenuate vibration. The vibration
isolation assembly further comprises a rigid or stiff outer layer disposed on an inner layer. The
vibration isolation assembly may attenuate the transmission of aerodynamically-induced vibration
to components contained or mounted to the aerodynamic object.
Pri. Date 20081001 App. Date 20080929 Pub. Date 20100401

B64C 39/02: Aeroplanes Ü Aircraft not otherwise provided for Ü characterised

by special use
App. No. 20100106395 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Agtm airborne surveillance
Abstract Systems, methods and apparatuses for managing ground transportation in a geographical area
are disclosed. A system for managing ground transportation in a geographical area in accordance
with the present invention comprises at least one airborne surveillance platform, a graphical
information systems (GIS) database, receiving information from the airborne surveillance
platform, the GIS database storing data that represents the geographical area, the GIS database
including at least one node representing at least one geographical location within the geographic
area and at least one arc representing at least one street within the geographic area, and a
routing tool, coupled to the GIS database, wherein the dynamic routing tool accepts data from
the GIS database and determines a transportation route for at least one vehicle within the
geographical area using at least the data from the GIS database and the information from the
airborne surveillance platform.
Pri. Date 20040427 App. Date 20091201 Pub. Date 20100429

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B64D 01/02

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B64D 39/00

B64D 01/02: Equipment for fitting in or to aircraft Ü Dropping, ejecting,

releasing, or receiving articles, liquids, or the like, in flight Ü Dropping,
ejecting, or releasing articles
App. No. 20100083816 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Load reducing stores launch tube
Abstract Stores launch tubes and vehicles equipped with stores launch tubes are disclosed. According to
a particular illustrative example, a stores launch tube includes a tube member and a flexible seal.
The flexible seal couples an exterior of the tube member to a hull. The flexible seal acts as a
pressure barrier against an ambient environment.
Pri. Date 20070810 App. Date 20090827 Pub. Date 20100408

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E06C 05/00

B64D 39/00: Equipment for fitting in or to aircraft Ü Refuelling during

flight
App. No. 20100084511 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Device, method, and aircraft for illuminating in-flight operations
Abstract An device, method, and aircraft are provided for illuminating an in-flight operation, the device,
method, and aircraft generating an electromagnetic radiation within the far-violet and ultraviolet
spectrum, and thus being imperceptible to the naked eye, compatible with night vision equipment,
and undetectable by night vision equipment.
Pri. Date 20060929 App. Date 20091210 Pub. Date 20100408

B64D 47/06: Equipment for fitting in or to aircraft Ü Equipment not

otherwise provided for Ü Arrangements or adaptations of signal or
lighting devices Ü for indicating aircraft presence
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20100084511 page 19

E06C 05/00: Ladders Ü Ladders characterised by being mounted on

undercarriages or vehicles
App. No. 20100096215 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Ladder assembly and associated methods of use
Abstract A portable ladder assembly for accessing a cargo carrying structure of a transport vehicle includes
a first side rail and a second side rail connected to the first side rail by steps forming a ladder
structure. A stake pocket mounting structure and a bracing structure is arranged and configured
to engage a sidewall of the cargo carrying structure when the stake pocket mounting structure is
received by a stake pocket of the cargo carrying structure.
Pri. Date 20070220 App. Date 20081022 Pub. Date 20100422

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 19

F41H 05/02

F16F 01/00: Springs Ü Springs

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100078863 page 16

F16M 01/08: Frames, casings, or beds, of engines or other machines or

apparatus, not specific to an engine, machine, or apparatus provided
for elsewhere Ü Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatus
Ü characterised by being built-up of sheet material or welded parts
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100078863 page 16

F41F 05/00: apparatus for launching projectiles or missiles from barrels,

e.g. cannons Ü Launching- apparatus for gravity-propelled missiles or
projectiles
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20100083816 page 18

F41H 05/02: Armour Ü Armour Ü Plate construction

App. No. 20100095832 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Composite containment of high energy debris and pressure
Abstract A protective device for use in containing high energy debris and pressure is provided which
employs a plurality of energy absorption elements disposed on an outer surface of an inner sheet,
where the outer surface faces away from the body being protected and toward the high energy
event, such as an explosion. Each energy absorption element extends generally away from the
body to permit the high energy event to first impact upon the energy absorption elements, rather
than the body. Energy absorbing elements are configured with a base and a cap and are formed
of laminate composite materials. As such, energy absorption elements are configured to contain
or reduce high energy debris material and pressure impacting the energy absorption element
through delamination and possibly penetration of the composite material.
Pri. Date 20050630 App. Date 20090420 Pub. Date 20100422

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F41H 05/04: Armour Ü Armour Ü Plate construction Ü composed of

more than one layer
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20100095832 page 20

F41H 05/06: Armour Ü Armour Ü Shields

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100095832 page 20

F41H 07/02: Armour Ü Armoured or armed vehicles Ü Land vehicles

with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100095832 page 20

G01B 03/44: Measuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions

Ü Instruments as specified in the subgroups and characterised by the
use of mechanical measuring means Ü Gauges with an open yoke and
opposed faces, i.e. calipers, in which the internal distance between the
faces is fixed, although it may be preadjustable Ü of limit-gauge type,
i.e. go/no-go Ü preadjustable for wear or tolerance
App. No. 20100082267 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Data driven method and system for predicting operational states of mechanical systems
Abstract There is provided an automated data driven method for predicting one or more operational states,
such as wear or degradation, of a mechanical system over time. The method comprises the
steps of collecting data on the mechanical system from a data recording device, preprocessing
the collected data, selecting a training data set that represents a base condition for statistical
comparison, fitting a statistical model to the training data set to relate a predicted response to
nuisance variables at the base condition, and using an output model to predict what an observed
response would have been at the base condition and calculating the difference between the
observed response and the predicted response to predict the one or more operational states
of the mechanical system.
Pri. Date 20061219 App. Date 20080930 Pub. Date 20100401

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 21

G01C 21/00

G01C 19/72: Measuring distances, levels or bearings Ü Gyroscopes

Ü Turn-sensitive devices without moving masses Ü Gyrometers using
the Sagnac effect, i.e. rotation-induced shifts between counter-rotating
electromagnetic beams Ü with counter-rotating light beams in a passive
ring, e.g. fibre laser gyrometers
App. No. 20100079766 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Multiple nested interferometric fiber optic gyroscope system
Abstract A multiple nested interferometric fiber optic gyroscope system having varying functions may
include a first fiber optic coil, a second fiber optic coil which is smaller than the first fiber optical
coil and nested within and transversely to the first fiber optic coil, and a third fiber optic coil which
is smaller than the second fiber optical coil and nested within and transversely to the second fiber
optic coil.
Pri. Date 20080930 App. Date 20080929 Pub. Date 20100401

G01C 21/00: Measuring distances, levels or bearings Ü Navigation

App. No. 20100082236 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Navigational system with a graphical scratchpad filler
Abstract A navigation system takes a graphical input and translates it into an alpha-numeric entry generally
including latitude and longitude information. The system interprets the graphical entry, determines
if a waypoint already exists or is depicted at the geographical location identified by the graphical
entry and creates a new waypoint if no waypoint already exists or is depicted at the geographical
location.
Pri. Date 20090916 App. Date 20091202 Pub. Date 20100401

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 22

G01N 25/00

G01C 21/26: Measuring distances, levels or bearings Ü Navigation Ü

specially adapted for navigation in a road network
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100106395 page 16

G01C 21/34: Measuring distances, levels or bearings Ü Navigation Ü

specially adapted for navigation in a road network Ü Route searching
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100106395 page 16

G01N 25/00: Investigating or analysing materials by determining their

chemical or physical properties Ü Investigating or analysing materials
by the use of thermal means
App. No. 20100098131 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Analysis of effects of cargo fire on primary aircraft structure temperatures
Abstract Systems for analyzing effects of cargo fire on primary aircraft structure are provided. A particular
system includes a processor and a memory accessible to the processor. The memory includes
instructions executable by the processor to access a thermal profile of a suppressed fire in a
physical model of a cargo compartment of an aircraft. The instructions are also executable
to analyze heat transfer resulting from applying the thermal profile of the suppressed fire to a
structure of the aircraft surrounding the cargo compartment to determine a predicted temperature
reached by one or more parts of the structure surrounding the cargo compartment as a result
of the suppressed fire. The instructions are also executable to generate an output including the
predicted temperature reached by the one or more parts of the structure surrounding the cargo
compartment.
Pri. Date 20070222 App. Date 20091218 Pub. Date 20100422

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 23

G01N 29/26

G01N 29/26: Investigating or analysing materials by determining their

chemical or physical properties Ü Investigating or analysing materials
by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves Ü Details Ü Arrangements
for orientation or scanning
App. No. 20100095775 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Adjustable probe for ultrasonic testing
Abstract A system for performing ultrasonic testing on a composite part includes an ultrasonic transducer,
a shoe for holding the transducer, and means for automatically adjusting position of the transducer
during ultrasonic testing. The transducer position is adjusted to account for geometry variations
in the part.
Pri. Date 20061205 App. Date 20081016 Pub. Date 20100422

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 24

G01S 13/91

G01R 29/08: Measuring electric variables Ü Arrangements for measuring

or indicating electric quantities not covered by groups Ü Measuring
electromagnetic field characteristics
App. No. 20100090915 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title System and method for determining the beam center location of an antenna
Abstract A system and method for determining the beam center location of an antenna, such as a global
positioning system (GPS) antenna, are provided. A system for determining the beam center of
an antenna may include a plurality of radio frequency (RF) probes, such as Integrated Transfer
System (ITS) antenna elements, located at respective predefined positions surrounding the
geometrical center of the antenna. The system may also include at least one detector configured
to provide a measure of the RF power detected by each respective RF probe. The system may
also include a processor configured to determine the beam center of the antenna based upon
the predefined position of each RF probe and the measure of the RF power detected by each
respective RF probe. A corresponding method is also provided.
Pri. Date 20081014 App. Date 20081014 Pub. Date 20100415

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 25

G01S 13/91

G01S 13/91: Radio direction-finding Ü Systems using the reflection or

reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems Ü Radar or analogous
systems, specially adapted for specific applications Ü for traffic control
App. No. 20100094484 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Integrating communication and surveillance
Abstract An aircraft control unit has modules for interfacing with various systems of an aircraft to integrate
control of the systems. The modules include a communication module configured to be coupled
to a communication system of the aircraft and a surveillance module configured to be coupled
to a surveillance system of the aircraft. The aircraft control unit also includes a display screen
for displaying information and a user interface usable to interact with the modules. Each of the
modules is configured to display information on the display screen and to receive user input from
the user interface.
Pri. Date 20061005 App. Date 20060914 Pub. Date 20100415

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 26

G01S 13/94

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 27

G06F 03/01

G01S 13/93: Radio direction-finding Ü Systems using the reflection or

reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems Ü Radar or analogous
systems, specially adapted for specific applications Ü for anti-collision
purposes
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100094484 page 26

G01S 13/94: Radio direction-finding Ü Systems using the reflection or

reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems Ü Radar or analogous
systems, specially adapted for specific applications Ü for terrain-avoidance
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100094484 page 26

G06F 03/01: Electric digital data processing Ü Input arrangements for

transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled
by the computer Ü Input arrangements or combined input and output
arrangements for interaction between user and computer
App. No. 20100106549 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Kaizen newspaper
Abstract Systems, computer program products, and methods are disclosed for tracking an improvement
event. An embodiment includes an event interface configured to receive a plurality of entries
related to each of a plurality of improvement events. The plurality of entries includes a project
identifier for the improvement event, a creation date, an objective, an action related to reaching
the objective, and a first deadline related to the improvement event. A database interface is
configured to store the plurality of entries in an event database.
Pri. Date 20061221 App. Date 20081022 Pub. Date 20100429

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 28

G06F 09/45

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100082236 page 22

G06F 03/048: Electric digital data processing Ü Input arrangements for

transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled
by the computer Ü Input arrangements or combined input and output
arrangements for interaction between user and computer Ü Interaction
techniques for graphical user interfaces, e.g. interaction with windows,
icons or menus
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100082236 page 22

G06F 07/10: Electric digital data processing Ü Methods or arrangements

for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data
handled Ü Arrangements for sorting, selecting, merging, or comparing
data on individual record carriers Ü Selecting, i.e. obtaining data of
one kind from those record carriers which are identifiable by data of
a second kind from a mass of ordered or randomly-distributed record
carriers
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100106549 page 28

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G06F 15/16

G06F 09/45: Electric digital data processing Ü Arrangements for programme

control, e.g. control unit Ü using stored programme, i.e. using internal
store of processing equipment to receive and retain programme Ü Arrangements
for executing specific programmes Ü Compilation or interpretation of
high level programme languages
App. No. 20100095282 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Method, apparatus and computer program product for creating inter-language interface
Abstract An inter-language interface is created for an executable file written in a legacy language. The
header associated with the legacy file is initially marked up language to generate a first marked
header. The legacy file is then wrapped with a first wrapper based at least partially upon the first
marked header to create a first wrapped file. Additionally, the first marked header is associated
with type maps customized in accordance with the target language in order to generate a second
marked header. An executable file may then be generated by wrapping the first wrapped file with a
second wrapper so as to be executable in the target language, thereby creating a second wrapped
file. Additionally, an interface layer is generated to associate functions in the legacy language with
methods in the target language and to define the usage in the target language of the parameters
in the legacy language.
Pri. Date 20081009 App. Date 20081010 Pub. Date 20100415

G06F 15/16: Electric digital data processing Ü Digital computers in

general Ü Combinations of two or more digital computers each having
at least an arithmetic unit, a programme unit and a register, e.g. for a
simultaneous processing of several programmes
App. No. 20100095122 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title System and method for collaboration over shared storage
Abstract In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods
disclosed herein enable synergy among a group of users by providing a real-time, secure
collaboration environment that allows for cooperative interaction and decision making and provide
the ability for users to simultaneously view, revise, and review a document or multimedia file that
resides in a shared data storage location. Real-time, low latency, rich collaboration between
producers and consumers provides organization efficiency, and this collaboration provides real-
time, low latency transmission of data.
Pri. Date 20090928 App. Date 20091002 Pub. Date 20100415

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 30

G06F 17/30

G06F 17/00: Electric digital data processing Ü Digital computing or

data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific
functions
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100094484 page 26

G06F 17/18: Electric digital data processing Ü Digital computing or

data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific
functions Ü Complex mathematical operations Ü for evaluating statistical
data
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100082267 page 21

G06F 17/30: Electric digital data processing Ü Digital computing or

data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific
functions Ü Information retrieval
App. No. 20100092045 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title System and method for airport mapping database automatic change detection
Abstract A method for automatically updating a graphical information system (GIS) type database using
aerial imagery. The method may involve processing a new image to identify at least one target
region therewithin; analyzing the target region to determine image invariant moments thereof;
using feature vector data to generate a template of a target feature from an old image; analyzing
the template to generate image invariant moments thereof; and comparing the image invariant
moments of the target region with the image invariant moments of the template to identify a
feature change between the target region and the template.
Pri. Date 20081015 App. Date 20081015 Pub. Date 20100415

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 31

G06F 19/00

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100106549 page 28

G06F 19/00: Electric digital data processing Ü Digital computing or

data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific
applications
App. No. 20100106420 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title System and method for forming optimized perimeter surveillance
Abstract A method for forming a virtual tripwire through a subregion of an area of interest. The method
may involve performing a geometric analysis of terrain in the subregion, the geometric analysis
determining a location for each one of a pre-designated plurality of candidate sensors that may
potentially be used in forming the virtual tripwire. A viewshed for each candidate sensor is
determined. Each viewshed represents a coverage region for its associated candidate sensor.
A geometric beginning point and a geometric end point within the subregion are each defined for
the virtual tripwire. The viewsheds are analyzed to determine a number of the candidate sensors
required to form a path for the virtual tripwire from the beginning point to the end point.
Pri. Date 20080610 App. Date 20090327 Pub. Date 20100429

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 32

G06K 09/34

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 33

G06K 09/34

G06K 09/34: Recognition of data Ü Methods or arrangements for reading

or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns,
e.g. fingerprints Ü Image acquisition Ü Segmentation of touching or
overlapping patterns in the image field
App. No. 20100104185 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Methods and systems for the detection of the insertion, removal, and change of objects within a
scene through the use of imagery
Abstract Methods and systems for detecting the insertion, removal, and change of objects of interest
through the use of imagery are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes performing
a scene registration including aligning image patterns in the first image to those in the second
image; performing a feature content analysis to determine a likelihood of change for each pixel
in the first and second images; performing a region identification to group pixels within the first
and second images into one or more image regions based upon their likelihood of change; and
performing an image region partitioning to prioritize the one or more image regions according
to an image region score for each of the one or more image regions, the image region score
being indicative of at least one of insertion, removal, and change of an object of interest within
the common area of interest. Embodiments of the invention may advantageously provide an
autonomous capability to detect the insertion, removal, and change of objects of interest.
Pri. Date 20081023 App. Date 20060517 Pub. Date 20100429

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 34

G07C 09/00

G06K 09/64: Recognition of data Ü Methods or arrangements for reading

or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns,
e.g. fingerprints Ü Methods or arrangements for recognition using
electronic means Ü using simultaneous comparisons or correlations
of the image signals with a plurality of references, e.g. resistor matrix
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100092045 page 31

G06Q 10/00: Data processing systems or methods, specially adapted

for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or
forecasting purposes Ü Administration, e.g. office automation or reservations
App. No. 20100100425 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Systems, methods and computer program products for modeling a monetary measure for a good
based upon technology maturity levels
Abstract A systems, methods and computer program products are provided for modeling a monetary
measure of a good, such as a cost or revenue associated with the good. A method begins by
selecting at least one qualitative measure of maturity for at least one technology associated with
the good, where each qualitative measure of maturity is associated with a distribution such that
each technology is correspondingly associated with a distribution. Next, a monetary point is
associated with each technology, and thereafter a monetary distribution is determined for each
technology based upon a respective monetary point and a respective distribution. A plurality of
monetary values are selected by randomly selecting the plurality of monetary values for each
technology based upon a respective monetary distribution. Finally, the monetary measure for the
good are modeled based upon the selected monetary values for each technology.
Pri. Date 20081016 App. Date 20091021 Pub. Date 20100422

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20100106549 page 28

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G08B 21/00

G06Q 50/00: Data processing systems or methods, specially adapted

for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or
forecasting purposes Ü Systems or methods specially adapted for a
specific business sector, e.g. health care, utilities, tourism or legal
services
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100100425 page 35

G07C 09/00: Time or attendance registers Ü Individual entry or exit

registers
App. No. 20100078468 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Revolution counter for turning assemblies
Abstract A preferred embodiment of a revolution counter tool and method employs an adapter shaft
with input and output ends coupled in-line between a driven part and a driving part, and an
intermediate portion between the input and output ends that is coupled to a rotary encoder and
encoder circuit. A memory counter circuit maintains a count of turns and increments of the driven
part by the driving part, and a reference setting circuit sets a reference setting of the memory
counter circuit when a count is to be taken. The device body has a first portion mounting the
adapter shaft with the rotary encoder, an intermediate housing containing the memory counter
circuit, and a second portion at a distance from the first portion and of a sufficient mass that
acts to orient the device body to a gravity-determined position as a reference position. The
memory counter circuit receives output signals from the rotary encoder circuit and maintains a
count relative to a reference setting using the reference position of the device body as indexed by
gravity.
Pri. Date 20080925 App. Date 20081001 Pub. Date 20100401

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 36

G10L 15/20

G08B 21/00: Signalling or calling systems Ü Alarms responsive to a

single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise
provided for
App. No. 20100102980 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Hand-held positioning interface for spatial query
Abstract A system and method for determining the position and orientation of a handheld device relative
to a known object is presented. The system comprises a handheld device having an inertial
measurement unit and a sighting device, such as a laser pointer, that are used to determine the
position of the handheld device relative to a target object, such as a structure, aircraft, or vehicle.
The method comprises calibrating a handheld device to find the current location of the handheld
device relative to a target object, tracking the movement of the handheld device using an inertial
measurement unit, and presenting an updated position of the handheld device relative to a target
object.
Pri. Date 20081023 App. Date 20081028 Pub. Date 20100429

G08G 01/00: Traffic control systems Ü Traffic control systems for road
vehicles
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100106395 page 16

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H01Q 15/02

G10L 15/20: Speech analysis or synthesis Ü Speech recognition Ü

Speech recognition techniques specially adapted for robustness in adverse
environments, e.g. in noise or of stress induced speech
App. No. 20100094624 Assignee BOEING COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE
Title System and method for machine-based determination of speech intelligibility in an aircraft during
flight operations
Abstract A method for effecting a machine-based determination of speech intelligibility in an aircraft during
flight operations includes (a) in no particular order (1) providing a representation of a machine-
based speech evaluating signal; and (2) providing a representation of in-flight noise; (b) combining
the representation of a machine-based speech evaluation signal and the representation of in-flight
noise to obtain a combined noise signal; and (c) employing the combined noise signal to present
the machine-based determination of speech intelligibility in an aircraft during flight operations.
Pri. Date 20070302 App. Date 20081015 Pub. Date 20100415

H01Q 15/02: Aerials Ü Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction, or

polarisation of waves radiated from an aerial, e.g. quasi-optical devices
Ü Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism
App. No. 20100079354 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Lens for scanning angle enhancement of phased array antennas
Abstract A method and apparatus are present for creating a negative index metamaterial lens for use with
a phased array antenna. A design having a buckyball shape is created for the negative index
metamaterial lens. The buckyball shape is capable of bending a beam generated by the phased
array antenna to around 90 degrees from a vertical orientation to form an initial design. The
initial design is modified to include discrete components to form a discrete design. Materials are
selected for the discrete components. Negative index metamaterial unit cells are designed for
the discrete components to form designed negative index metamaterial unit cells. The designed
negative index metamaterial unit cells are fabricated to form fabricated designed negative index
metamaterial unit cells. The negative index metamaterial lens is formed from the designed
negative index metamaterial unit cells.
Pri. Date 20080909 App. Date 20090326 Pub. Date 20100401

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H03K 17/687

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 39

H04B 10/00

H03K 17/687: Pulse technique Ü Electronic switching or gating, i.e.

not by contact-making and -breaking Ü characterised by the use of
specified components Ü by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor
devices Ü the devices being field-effect transistors
App. No. 20100097119 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Gallium nitride switch methodology
Abstract Devices and systems for using a Gallium Nitride-based (GaN-based) transistor for selectively
switching signals are provided. A first transmission line is configured to connect a common
connection and a first connection. A first Gallium-Nitride-based (GaN-based) transistor has a
first terminal coupled to the first transmission line at a first point, a second terminal coupled to
a relative ground, and a third terminal configured to be coupled to a first control connection. A
second GaN-based transistor has a first terminal coupled to the first transmission line at a second
point, a second terminal configured to be coupled to the relative ground, and a third terminal
configured to be coupled to the first control connection.
Pri. Date 20081022 App. Date 20081022 Pub. Date 20100422

H04B 10/00: Transmission Ü Transmission systems employing beams

of corpuscular radiation, or electromagnetic waves other than radio
waves, e.g. light, infra-red
App. No. 20100080566 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Multi-channel optical relays for enabling a networked communications system
Abstract A free-space optical communications network for allowing a plurality of geographically-distributed
users to communicate may include free-space multi-channel relay converters for tracking a
plurality of users, and a connection system in communication with each of the plurality of multi-
channel relay converters. The connection system may include an internal alignment reference
and steering mirrors. Each free-space multi-channel relay converter may be adapted to align with
the internal alignment reference. The connection system may be adapted to align the plurality of
free-space multi-channel relay converters with one another to allow the plurality of geographically-
distributed users to communicate.
Pri. Date 20080926 App. Date 20080926 Pub. Date 20100401

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 40

H04L 12/24

H04J 01/16: Multiplex communication Ü Frequency-division multiplex

systems Ü Details Ü Monitoring arrangements
App. No. 20100085890 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title Removing time tag jitter and crossover distortion
Abstract Techniques for removing time tag jitter and crossover distortion from a measurement system
are described. A period or clock drift estimate is generated for each sensor, and the estimates
are used to remove time tag jitter and detect and remove crossover distortion. This crossover
distortion condition is common to measurement systems required to acquire and accurately time
tag data from multiple sensors where the sensors produce data at an asynchronous periodic rate
which may result in a distortion in time tag accuracy. These techniques are germane to aircraft
and other systems that require precisely time correlated measurements from multiple sensors
hosted by a data control system, and can obviate the use of real time operating systems and
specialized hardware for this purpose.
Pri. Date 20070208 App. Date 20081003 Pub. Date 20100408

Boeing - April 2010 USPTO Patent Applications 41

H04N 05/232

H04L 09/32: Transmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication

Ü Arrangements for secret or secure communication Ü including means
for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100095122 page 30

H04L 12/24: Transmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication

Ü Data switching networks Ü Details Ü Arrangements for maintenance
or administration
App. No. 20100091650 Assignee BOEING COMPANY
Title System and method for conveying priority associated with a communication among a plurality of
networks
Abstract A system for conveying priority associated with a communication conveyed among networks
includes (a) a first network originating the communication in packets; each respective packet
including two segments; a first segment containing a portion of the communication in information
payload bits in a first encoding scheme; a second segment containing overhead information
relating to the packet in overhead bits in a second encoding scheme; a number of the overhead
bits being configured to indicate the priority; and (b) a second network cooperating with the first
network to alter encoding of the first segment of a selected packet-set to express the information
payload bits in a third encoding scheme that is unreadable in the second network; the second
network employing the priority-indicating bits to ascertain priority for handling the communication
by the second network; the second network preempting lower priority resources to reserve
resources for higher priority packet-sets.
Pri. Date 20070614 App. Date 20081010 Pub. Date 20100415

H04L 12/26: Transmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication

Ü Data switching networks Ü Details Ü Monitoring arrangements
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100085890 page 41

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H04N 07/18

H04N 05/232: Pictorial communication, e.g. television Ü Details of

television systems Ü Studio circuitry Ü Television cameras Ü Devices
for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
App. No. 20100085437 Assignee THE BOEING COMPANY
Title Method and system involving controlling a video camera to track a movable target object
Abstract Methods are described for controlling orientation of an aim point axis of a video camera having an
instrument coordinate system to track a point of interest on a movable target object and calculating
positions of the point of interest in a local coordinate system in which the target object is moving.
The methods include measuring pan and tilt angles of the aim point axis and distance substantially
along the aim point axis and calculating a calibration matrix which transforms a position defined in
the instrument coordinate system to a position defined in the local coordinate system. A system is
described including an instrument and at least one computer, wherein the instrument includes a
video camera and a range finder, and wherein the video camera includes an aim point axis having
an adjustable orientation. In one example, the target object is adapted to move on and inspect an
airplane surface.
Pri. Date 20070323 App. Date 20081007 Pub. Date 20100408

H04N 07/18: Pictorial communication, e.g. television Ü Television systems

Ü Closed-circuit television systems, i.e. systems in which the signal is
not broadcast
App. No. 20100091108 Assignee BOEING COMPANY
Title System for checking security of video surveillance of an area
Abstract A system for checking security of video surveillance of an area by a plurality of video units includes
(a) a respective signaling unit coupled with each of a respective signaling-equipped video unit
among the plurality of video units; and (b) a control unit coupled with each respective video unit
of the plurality of video units; the control unit providing an encoding arrangement for use by each
respective signaling unit for emitting a predetermined signal. Each respective signaling-equipped
video unit is oriented to permit at least one other video unit of the plurality of video units to receive
the predetermined signal. The control unit cooperates with the plurality of video units to evaluate
received the predetermined signals to effect the checking.
Pri. Date 20081010 App. Date 20081013 Pub. Date 20100415

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H04R 25/00

H04R 25/00: Loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like

acoustic electromechanical transducers Ü Deaf-aid sets
App. No. 20100104108 Assignee The Boeing Company
Title High intensity calibration device
Abstract A calibration device for calibrating a dynamic pressure sensor includes a power/control box and
a portable calibration head disposed in electrical communication with the power/control box. The
portable calibration head may include a calibration head housing having a housing opening and
a speaker provided in the calibration head housing and communicating with the housing opening.
The power/control box may be configured to induce emission of an acoustic calibration signal from
the speaker of the calibration head.
Pri. Date 20081024 App. Date 20081025 Pub. Date 20100429

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Patent Index
Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page
20100078126 12 20100078468 36 20100078845 7
20100078863 16 20100079354 38 20100079766 22
20100080566 40 20100080941 8 20100080942 9
20100082236 22 20100082267 21 20100083504 5
20100083816 18 20100084087 13 20100084511 19
20100085437 43 20100085890 41 20100086764 11
20100090427 15 20100090915 25 20100091108 43
20100091650 42 20100092045 31 20100092789 5
20100094484 26 20100094624 38 20100095122 30
20100095282 30 20100095775 24 20100095832 20
20100096215 19 20100097119 40 20100098131 23
20100100425 35 20100102482 7 20100102625 14
20100102980 37 20100104108 44 20100104185 34
20100106395 16 20100106420 32 20100106549 28

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IPC Catchword Index

IPC Catchword Index

Catch Word IPC Page

ACCESS means for registering how often ACCESS is afforded, e.g. through G07C 09/00 36
turnstiles
ACCIDENTS preventing ACCIDENTS in road traffic B60 13
ACCOUNT(S) electric digital computers for accounting G06F 17/00 31
AERONAUTICS B64 15
AIRCRAFT in general B64 15
AIRCRAFT refueling of AIRCRAFT in flight B64D 39/00 19
AVIATION B64 15
BANK(S) -accounting computers G06F 17/00 31
BENDING plastics B31 8
CARDBOARD making CARDBOARD articles B31 8
CARDBOARD working CARDBOARD B31 8
CASTING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 7
CELLULAR [materials] layered products with a layer of CELLULAR structure B32B 03/00 10
CLEANING weapons F41 20
COIN(S) metal laminates for COIN(S) B32B 15/00 12
COLLET(S) F16 20
COMBS making hair COMBS of plastics B29 7
COMPILING statistics G06 28
COMPUTER(S) G06 28
COMPUTER(S) multimedia applications G06F 17/00 31
CORRUGATING paper, cardboard, metal foil or plastic sheet B31F 01/20 8
COURSES measuring COURSES G01C 21/00 22
CUPS making paper CUPS B31 8
CUTTING shaping by flame CUTTING B23 5
DATA processing G06 28
DEAF electric DEAF aids H04R 25/00 44
DEEP-DRAWING sheets of plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 7
DIFFRACTION of electromagnetic waves H01Q 15/02 38
DRAG(S) measuring DRAG(S) in navigation G01C 21/00 22
DRIFT(S) measuring DRIFT(S) for navigation G01C 21/00 22
DRILLING [drills] DRILLING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B23 5
EBONITE moulding EBONITE B29 7
ENGINEERING elements or units F16 20
ENTRY-REGISTERS G07C 09/00 36
EQUATIONS solving EQUATIONS G06 28
EXIT-REGISTERS G07C 09/00 36
FETTLING of articles moulded from plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 7
FLYING B64 15
FOIL(S) making articles from FOIL(S) B31 8
FOIL(S) working FOIL(S) B31 8
FRICTION welding B23K 20/12 5
FUNCTIONS evaluating FUNCTIONS G06 28
GATES registers in entry or exit GATES G07C 09/00 36

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Catch Word IPC Page

GUNS F41 20
HACK covers B28 6
HEARING-AIDS electric HEARING-AIDS H04R 25/00 44
HEAT investigating thermal properties of materials G01N 25/00 23
HOLSTERS F41 20
HONEYCOMB [structure(s)] layered products with a layer of HONEYCOMB B32B 03/12 10
HOWITZERS F41 20
INFORMATION electric digital computers for INFORMATION retrieval G06F 17/30 31
INVENTORY electric digital computers for INVENTORY G06F 17/00 31
INVOICING electric digital computers for INVOICING G06F 17/00 31
LADDER(S) adaptations of LADDER(S) for use on aircraft B64 15
LAYERED PRODUCTS working LAYERED PRODUCTS in a manner B31 8
analogous to paper
LINK(S) making or repairing LINK(S) of chains B21 5
MACHINE(S) tools B21 5
MEASURING G01 21
MECHANISMS in general F16 20
METAL(S) machining operations on METAL(S), or mechanical treatment of B21 5
METAL(S) (working METAL(S))
METAL(S) making METAL(S) articles B21 5
METAL(S) making articles from METAL(S) foil B31 8
MICROWAVE(S) detecting MICROWAVE(S) G01R 29/08 25
MILITARY offensive or defensive apparatus F41 20
MOULDING(S) plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 7
MUD making MUD guards B21D 53/88 5
NAVIGATION G01C 21/00 22
NOISE speech recognition in NOISE G10L 15/20 38
PAPER making articles from PAPER sheet B31 8
PAPER working PAPER B31 8
PLASTIC [materials] working PLASTICs or substances in a PLASTIC state in B29 7
general
PLASTICS making articles from sheets of PLASTICS B31 8
PLASTICS working sheets of PLASTICS B31 8
PLOTTING in navigation G01C 21/00 22
PRESSING shaping plastics or substances in a plastic state by PRESSING B29 7
PRISMS for electromagnetic waves H01Q 15/02 38
REFRACTION of electromagnetic waves H01Q 15/02 38
REFUELLING of aircraft in flight B64D 39/00 19
REGISTERING of passage of vehicles on roads G08G 01/00 37
REINFORCING of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 7
RESERVATION electric computers for RESERVATION of seats G06F 17/00 31
RESONATORS for non-electric sound in particular musical instruments G10 37
ROLLING metal B21 5
ROUTES determining ROUTES G01C 21/00 22
RUBBER working RUBBER B29 7
SEAT(S) electric digital computers for SEAT(S) reservation G06F 17/00 31
SHAKING -machines for moulding clay or other ceramic compositions or B28B 01/08 7
cementitious material
SHAPING of plastics or substances plastic in a plastic state in general, B29 7
mechanical methods
SHEET(S) working SHEET(S) of cardboard, paper, plastic sheet or metal foil B31 8
SHOOTING F41 20
STATISTICS electric digital computers for STATISTICS G06F 17/00 31
TANKS [= armoured vehicles] F41H 07/02 21
TANKS as layered products B32B 01/02 9
TAPE(S) applying TAPE(S); taping B31 8

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Catch Word IPC Page

TOTALISATORS for electrically computing outcome of betting G06F 17/00 31
TRAFFIC electric digital computers for TRAFFIC control G06F 17/00 31
TRANSMISSION of information-carrying signals, using light or infrared waves H04B 10/00 40
TREADLES used in traffic control systems G08G 01/00 37
TROLLEYS ladders mounted on TROLLEYS E06C 05/00 19
TUBE(S), tubing TUBE(S) as layered products B32B 01/08 9
TURNSTILES registers combined with TURNSTILES G07C 09/00 36
UNDERCARRIAGES ladders mounted on UNDERCARRIAGES E06C 05/00 19
VARIABLES measuring VARIABLES G01 21
VEHICLES B60 13
VEHICLES aircraft B64 15
VEHICLES body details of VEHICLES B60 13
VEHICLES body details of road VEHICLES B62 14
VEHICLES ladders mounted on VEHICLES E06C 05/00 19
VEHICLES measuring position or course of VEHICLES G01C 21/00 22
VEHICLES road VEHICLES B62 14
VIBRATIONS, [vibrators] using VIBRATIONS for moulding clay or other B28B 01/08 7
ceramic compositions or cementitious material by VIBRATIONS
WARFARE weapons F41 20
WAX(ES) moulding or casting WAX(ES) in general B29 7
WEAPON(S) F41 20
WEAPON(S) electric digital computers for WEAPON(S) G06F 17/00 31
WEB(S) working WEB(S) of cardboard, paper, plastic sheet or metal foil B31 8
WHALEBONE working of WHALEBONE B29 7
WORKING any substance by process applicable to metal B21 5
WORKING metal B21 5
WORKING paper, cardboard or foils B31 8
WORKING plastic sheets B31 8
WORKING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 7

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