Patents by Inventor Christopher Andrew Konings

Christopher Andrew Konings has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines
    Patent number: 11873078
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine rotatably coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes at least two segments. The at least two segments include a first segment and a second segment. The first segment and the second segment are independently rotatable relative to the nacelle about an axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Christopher Andrew Konings
  • Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines
    Patent number: 11745860
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a first chine rotatably coupled to a nacelle at a first location about an outer circumference of the nacelle. The first chine is rotatable relative to the nacelle about an axis of rotation. The example apparatus further includes a second chine fixedly coupled to the nacelle at a second location about the outer circumference of the nacelle. The second location is circumferentially offset from the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Christopher Andrew Konings
  • Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines
    Patent number: 11613345
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a chine coupled to a nacelle. The chine is oriented along a fore-aft direction. The chine is translatable relative to the nacelle along the fore-aft direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Brian Philipp, Christopher Andrew Konings
  • Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines
    Patent number: 11535362
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes a first segment oriented along a fore-aft direction. The first segment is translatable relative to the nacelle along the fore-aft direction. The multi-segment chine further includes a second segment oriented along the fore-aft direction. The second segment is substantially coplanar with the first segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Konings, Miles Anthony Robinson
  • AIRCRAFT NACELLES HAVING ADJUSTABLE CHINES
    Publication number: 20200369368
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes a first segment oriented along a fore-aft direction. The first segment is translatable relative to the nacelle along the fore-aft direction. The multi-segment chine further includes a second segment oriented along the fore-aft direction. The second segment is substantially coplanar with the first segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Konings, Miles Anthony Robinson
  • AIRCRAFT NACELLES HAVING ADJUSTABLE CHINES
    Publication number: 20200369377
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a chine rotatably coupled to a nacelle. The chine is rotatable relative to the nacelle about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to a local area of an outer surface of the nacelle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Andrew Konings, Connie Phung, Daniel Joseph Goering, Paul Brian Philipp
  • AIRCRAFT NACELLES HAVING ADJUSTABLE CHINES
    Publication number: 20200369378
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a first chine rotatably coupled to a nacelle at a first location about an outer circumference of the nacelle. The first chine is rotatable relative to the nacelle about an axis of rotation. The example apparatus further includes a second chine fixedly coupled to the nacelle at a second location about the outer circumference of the nacelle. The second location is circumferentially offset from the first location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Andrew Konings
  • AIRCRAFT NACELLES HAVING ADJUSTABLE CHINES
    Publication number: 20200369379
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine rotatably coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes at least two segments. The at least two segments include a first segment and a second segment. The first segment and the second segment are independently rotatable relative to the nacelle about an axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Andrew Konings
  • AIRCRAFT NACELLES HAVING ADJUSTABLE CHINES
    Publication number: 20200369367
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a chine coupled to a nacelle. The chine is oriented along a fore-aft direction. The chine is translatable relative to the nacelle along the fore-aft direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Brian Philipp, Christopher Andrew Konings
  • Aerodynamic structures having lower surface spoilers
    Patent number: 10144502
    Abstract: Aerodynamic structures having lower surface spoilers are described herein. One disclosed example apparatus includes a first spoiler of an aerodynamic structure of an aircraft, where the first spoiler is to deflect away from a first side of the aerodynamic structure and a second spoiler on a second side of the aerodynamic structure opposite of the first side, where the second spoiler is to deflect away from the second side to reduce a load on at least one of the first spoiler or a flap of the aerodynamic structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Sean C. Omeara, Brian E. Geppert, Christopher Andrew Konings, Stephen Roger Amorosi, Paul M. Vijgen, Kevin Mark Johnsen, Gregory M. Santini
  • AERODYNAMIC STRUCTURES HAVING LOWER SURFACE SPOILERS
    Publication number: 20170259908
    Abstract: Aerodynamic structures having lower surface spoilers are described herein. One disclosed example apparatus includes a first spoiler of an aerodynamic structure of an aircraft, where the first spoiler is to deflect away from a first side of the aerodynamic structure and a second spoiler on a second side of the aerodynamic structure opposite of the first side, where the second spoiler is to deflect away from the second side to reduce a load on at least one of the first spoiler or a flap of the aerodynamic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Sean C. Omeara, Brian E. Geppert, Christopher Andrew Konings, Stephen Roger Amorosi, Paul M. Vijgen, Kevin Mark Johnsen, Gregory M. Santini