Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Chaney

Stephen R. Chaney 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).

  • Wing tip device with recess in surface
    Patent number: 8651427
    Abstract: An aerodynamic lift structure includes a wing and at least one wing tip device at an outboard portion of the wing. A surface of each wing tip device has a recess that reduces flow impact at a junction of the wing and the wing tip device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen R. Chaney, Norman K. Ebner, Stephen L. LeDoux, Christopher A. Vegter
  • Winglets with recessed surfaces, and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 8128035
    Abstract: Winglets with recessed surfaces, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a wing having an inboard portion and an outboard portion, and further includes a winglet coupled to the wing at the outboard portion. The winglet can have a first surface facing at least partially inboard and a second surface facing at least partially outboard, with the first surface including a recessed region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen R. Chaney, Norman K. Ebner, Stephen T. LeDoux
  • Winglets with Recessed Surfaces, and Associated Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20090256029
    Abstract: Winglets with recessed surfaces, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a wing having an inboard portion and an outboard portion, and further includes a winglet coupled to the wing at the outboard portion. The winglet can have a first surface facing at least partially inboard and a second surface facing at least partially outboard, with the first surface including a recessed region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen R. Chaney, Norman K. Ebner, Stephen T. LeDoux