Inventor · Kenmore, WA, US

Eric M. Reid

33Patents
8h-index
45Co-inventors
71Inventor score

Filing activity: Jun 16, 2005 → Nov 10, 2021

Most-cited inventions

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
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.