Patents by Inventor Michael D. Maultsby

Michael D. Maultsby 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).

  • Devices and methods for diverting moisture from a support member
    Patent number: 11072411
    Abstract: Devices and methods to control moisture at a support member in a vehicle. The devices are configured to be attached to the support member and include a moisture absorbing portion and an evaporative portion. Methods of assembling the support member in the vehicle include prefabricating the device and preassembling the device onto the support member prior to the support member being installed in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Michael D. Maultsby, Douglas A. Lods
  • SEALABLE SECURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190367151
    Abstract: A sealable securing system includes a hook member including a first base, at least one hook group coupled to the first base, and a first seal coupled to the first base. The hook member is configured to be secured to a first component. A loop member includes a second base, at least one loop group coupled to the second base, and a second seal coupled to the second base. The loop member is configured to be secured to a second component. The hook member and the loop member are configured to removably secure to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Cory Hitchcock, Douglas Allen Lods, Michael D. Maultsby
  • Devices and Methods for Diverting Moisture from a Support Member
    Publication number: 20190106191
    Abstract: Devices and methods to control moisture at a support member in a vehicle. The devices are configured to be attached to the support member and include a moisture absorbing portion and an evaporative portion. Methods of assembling the support member in the vehicle include prefabricating the device and preassembling the device onto the support member prior to the support member being installed in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Michael D. Maultsby, Douglas A. Lods