Patents Assigned to Aviation Technical Service, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10900262
    Abstract: A handle assembly for engaging and disengaging a locking or securing device. The assembly comprises an actuator, and a rotatable exterior handle. In use, the exterior handle rotates the actuator to engage or disengage the locking or securing device. The exterior handle is structured to only rotate and engage the actuator when the exterior handle is removed from its retracted position into its extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Aviation Technical Services, inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Powell, Larry Coburn, Antonio Zuniga, Asia Davis
  • Patent number: 9752358
    Abstract: A flush door latch assembly used to secure a hinged aircraft access door. The assembly comprises a spring-loaded exterior handle, an actuator, an interior handle, and housing pan. During operation, the handles alternatively engage the actuator. When the exterior handle is in the retracted position, it disengages from the actuator. When the exterior handle is in the extended position, the interior handle is disengaged from the actuator. When the exterior handle is in the retracted position, it is stowed in the housing pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Aviation Technical Service, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Powell, Larry Coburn, Antonio Zuniga, Asia Davis