Patents by Inventor Lawrence M. Wheat

Lawrence M. Wheat 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).

  • Electrical power transfer system for aircraft passenger entertainment system
    Patent number: 4853555
    Abstract: A conductor rail assembly parallel to an aircraft passenger seat track is coupled by direct electrical connection to the aircraft passenger entertainment system power supply. Passenger seat entertainment system power connectors are inserted into and retained in the conductor rail assembly to distribute power to the individual seat receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Lawrence M. Wheat