Eric M. Reid
33Patents
8h-index
45Co-inventors
71Inventor score
Filing activity: Jun 16, 2005 → Nov 10, 2021
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US9708079B2 | Mobile automated overhead assembly tool for aircraft structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 42 | Active |
| US9486917B2 | Mobile automated assembly tool for aircraft structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 41 | Active |
| US7596843B2 | Rotating internal support apparatus and method for large hollow structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 21 | Active |
| US8365376B2 | Rivet installation system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 19 | Active |
| US10427254B2 | Flexible manufacturing for aircraft structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 17 | Active |
| US9014836B2 | Autonomous carrier system for moving aircraft structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 17 | Active |
| US10017277B2 | Apparatus, system, and method for supporting a wing assembly | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 13 | Active |
| US9266624B2 | Systems and methods for movement of objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 11 | Active |
| US11180264B2 | Apparatus and method for moving a structure in a manufacturing environment | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 8 | Active |
| US9839986B2 | Performing surface treatments using an automated guided vehicle | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 4 | Active |
| US10000298B2 | Metrology system for positioning assemblies | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 3 | Active |
| US9745081B2 | Apparatus and method for moving a structure in a manufacturing environment | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 3 | Active |
| US10821496B2 | Offset fastener installation system | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 3 | Active |
| US9452500B2 | System and method for assembly manufacturing | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 3 | Active |
| US10773830B2 | Flexible track manufacturing system and method | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 3 | Active |
| US9037282B2 | Manufacturing control system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 3 | Active |
| US10501209B2 | Metrology system for positioning assemblies | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 2 | Active |
| US10118714B2 | System and method for positioning an automated assembly tool relative to a structure | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 2 | Active |
| US10442555B2 | Apparatus, system, and method for supporting a wing assembly | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1 | Active |
| US9925629B2 | Modular and reconfigurable support system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1 | Active |
| US9484148B1 | Power system for ground-based machines | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1 | Active |
| US10166640B2 | Reconfigurable flexible rail method | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1 | Active |
| US9489550B2 | Positioning systems and methods | Performing Operations; Transporting | 0 | Active |
| US11235432B2 | Modular and reconfigurable support system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 0 | Active |
| US11170495B2 | Scanning apparatus and method of scanning | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 0 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.