Patents by Inventor David Wayne Davis
David Wayne Davis 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).
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Publication number: 20220267007Abstract: A substructure in an aircraft cabin includes a drawer-insert accepting portion that defines multiple racks. Each rack may receive an exchangeable drawer insert. A module-accepting portion of the substructure defines an opening that includes a supporting surface, a back wall which extends upward and outward, and a lateral side wall. A module is provided for optionally installing in the module-accepting portion. The module has concealed areas upon installing that include: (i) a base adapted to rest on the supporting surface, (ii) a side wall adapted to abut the lateral side wall, and (iii) a rear wall adapted to abut the back wall. The module has exposed surfaces upon installing that are adapted to match an existing profile of the drawer-insert accepting portion. The module-accepting portion is configured for stowing cargo in a first mode and for receiving the module in a second mode. The module may include a locking assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, JoAnn Kimbell, Stephen Fagan
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Patent number: 11273915Abstract: A substructure in an aircraft cabin includes a drawer-insert accepting portion that defines multiple racks. Each rack may receive an exchangeable drawer insert. A module-accepting portion of the substructure defines an opening that includes a supporting surface, a back wall which extends upward and outward, and a lateral side wall. A module is provided for optionally installing in the module-accepting portion. The module has concealed areas upon installing that include: (i) a base adapted to rest on the supporting surface, (ii) a side wall adapted to abut the lateral side wall, and (iii) a rear wall adapted to abut the back wall. The module also has exposed surfaces upon installing that are adapted to match an existing profile of the drawer-insert accepting portion. The module-accepting portion is configured for stowing cargo in a first mode and for receiving the module in a second mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, JoAnn Kimbell, Stephen Fagan
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Patent number: 11066173Abstract: A multi-function credenza includes at least one cabinet with a first top surface and a seat adjacent the cabinet. The seat has a convertible seat back for converting to a second top surface adjacent to the first top surface when the seat is stowed. A multi-function credenza in an aircraft cabin includes a first cabinet that has a first inboard panel and a first top surface, a second cabinet that has a second inboard panel and a second top surface, and a stowable seat located between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. A stowable seat includes a seat back that has a first side adapted for seating in a first mode and a second side adapted as a working surface in a second mode. The seat back articulates between the first mode and the second mode for deploying and stowing the seat, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Frank Joseph Rowe, Jason Michael Decker, Matthew Robert Harrell
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Patent number: 11014690Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Alan Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton, Alec Charles Willford
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Patent number: 10894616Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton
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Patent number: 10259368Abstract: An articulating armrest includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion that protrude from a member a predetermined spacing apart. Each protrusion aligns within a separate track within a housing configured for stowing the armrest within a seat back. The two tracks include straight and curved portions configured to articulate the armrest. Specifically, the armrest moves along a curvilinear path between stowed and deployed positions by translating along the tracks and pivoting about the second protrusion. The armrest may stow in a seat back and beneath the seat bottom to provide a full length armrest when deployed, and the armrest may stow flush with the seat back for sitting against. Mechanical tension may be provided to automatically deploy the armrest, and a rotational damper and a gas spring may be used to control the speed at which the armrest deploys.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Barry John Ward, David Michael Kuhn, David Wayne Davis
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Publication number: 20180334266Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Alan Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton, Alec Charles Willford
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Publication number: 20180118350Abstract: A multi-function credenza includes at least one cabinet with a first top surface and a seat adjacent the cabinet. The seat has a convertible seat back for converting to a second top surface adjacent to the first top surface when the seat is stowed. A multi-function credenza in an aircraft cabin includes a first cabinet that has a first inboard panel and a first top surface, a second cabinet that has a second inboard panel and a second top surface, and a stowable seat located between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. A stowable seat includes a seat back that has a first side adapted for seating in a first mode and a second side adapted as a working surface in a second mode. The seat back articulates between the first mode and the second mode for deploying and stowing the seat, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Frank Joseph Rowe, Jason Michael Decker, Matthew Robert Harrell
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Publication number: 20160101875Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton
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Publication number: 20020088178Abstract: A hydrogen storage and generation system are disclosed. The fuel source of the present invention comprises a chemical hydride core, and an elongate, flexible moisture barrier encasing the core. The core may be formed by a plurality discrete bodies of NaH or NaBH4, and the barrier may be a thermoplastic. A hydrogen generator of the present invention comprises a reaction chamber, a spool, and a fuel source wrapped around the spool, the fuel source comprising a chemical hydride core encased in an elongate moisture barrier. The generator also has means for removing the barrier from the core to permit the core to react with water or moisture in the reaction chamber. The generator may also have a second reaction chamber so that heat may be transferred from the first reaction chamber to the second reaction chamber for driving a reaction of Al and H2O, thereby generating additional hydrogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventor: David Wayne Davis
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Patent number: D914568Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovation Inc.Inventors: Allan Dale Schrag, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, David Michael Kuhn, Joshua Phillip DeDonder, Matthew Robert Harrell, Michael Seibel, Todd Alan Thisius
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Patent number: D949613Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Textron Innovation, Inc.Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Seibel, David Wayne Davis
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Patent number: D1022845Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Textron Aviation Inc.Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Matthew R. Harrell, David Wayne Davis, Sergio R. Martinez, Brent Todd Coppock