Anthony James May
Engineering at Settlers Park Dr, Shreveport, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0015044
Issued Date
Jun 15, 1993
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2001
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
252 Settlers Park Dr, Shreveport, LA 71115
Professional information
Fixtures And Methods For Increasing The Efficiency Of Manufacturing Lines
US Patent:
6397481, Jun 4, 2002
Filed:
Jan 27, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/491874
Inventors:
Luis M. Alvarez - Shreveport LA
Anthony J. May - Shreveport LA
Anthony J. May - Shreveport LA
Assignee:
Avaya Technology Corp. - Basking Ridge NJ
International Classification:
B23Q 300
US Classification:
33 1M, 33549, 269 56, 269 58
Abstract:
A multi-purpose fixture can be used as a part of, or in conjunction with, a manufacturing line to make many different items, such as telephones or other types of communication equipment. A single, multi-purpose fixture can be used to make multiple items. When one item has completed a manufacturing process a different item can be inserted into the same fixture. The fixture is then adjusted to fit the new item. Because the fixture can be used with more than one item, changeover times are reduced as are the costs of developing separate fixtures for each item. Reductions in changeover times and costs allow a manufacturing line to operate more efficiently.