The following US Patents were awarded to Boeing as a result of one Focused Innovation Workshop.

US06164078 12/26/2000     Cryogenic liquid heat exchanger system with fluid  ejector

US06151900 11/28/2000     Cryogenic densification through introduction of a  second cryogenic fluid

US06131397 10/17/2000     Slush producing process and device

US06073450 06/13/2000     Combined diffuser and recirculation manifold in a  propellant tank

As you will see in the Boeing News article below, the workshops produce innovative technical ideas and also major cost reduction ideas.