Patents by Inventor Thomas K. Dodt

Thomas K. Dodt 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).

  • Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines
    Patent number: 11174004
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine having a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is fixedly coupled to a nacelle. The second segment is rotatable relative to the first segment about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to a local area of an outer surface of the nacelle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas K. Dodt, Adam M. Clark
  • AIRCRAFT NACELLES HAVING ADJUSTABLE CHINES
    Publication number: 20200369364
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine having a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is fixedly coupled to a nacelle. The second segment is rotatable relative to the first segment about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to a local area of an outer surface of the nacelle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas K. Dodt, Adam M. Clark