Patents by Inventor Merlin R. Beason

Merlin R. Beason 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).

  • Quick-disconnect fastener assembly for installing stowage bins and the like
    Patent number: 6769831
    Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided that permits the quick connection and disconnection of various objects, including stowage bins. The fastener assembly includes a tubular connector for engaging a pin. The tubular connector may define a keyhole having a head end and a slot extending circumferentially from the head end. The head end is sized to receive an end portion of the pin and the slot has a width selected to engage the end portion of the pin. Thus, the end portion of the pin may be inserted through the head end and the tubular connector may then be rotated such that the end portion of the pin is engaged within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Roberto C. Aquino, Merlin R. Beason
  • Quick-disconnect fastener assembly for installing stowage bins and the like
    Publication number: 20040096263
    Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided that permits the quick connection and disconnection of various objects, including stowage bins. The fastener assembly includes a tubular connector for engaging a pin. The tubular connector may define a keyhole having a head end and a slot extending circumferentially from the head end. The head end is sized to receive an end portion of the pin and the slot has a width selected to engage the end portion of the pin. Thus, the end portion of the pin may be inserted through the head end and the tubular connector may then be rotated such that the end portion of the pin is engaged within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Roberto C. Aquino, Merlin R. Beason