Patents Examined by Jessica Bowen
  • Patent number: 8601983
    Abstract: A novel dog training device for preventing a dog from breaking before the dog's trainer releases the dog to retrieve an object is disclosed herein. The dog training device comprises: a restraining strap for restraining the dog; a device body attachable to the ground; and a pin assembly that includes a releasable strap pin. The pin assembly is connected to the device body. The restraining strap is attached to the releasable strap pin and configured to loop around the dog. The releasable strap pin includes a catch configured to engage a movable latch positioned adjacent to the strap pin, and the movable latch is connected to an actuator configured to move the latch in a back and forth direction to thereby engage or disengage the latch from the catch. The actuator is activated by a remote control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: James D. Flynn
  • Patent number: 8596574
    Abstract: A streamlined profile reducing the speed deficit in a wake, a pylon with such a profile, a propulsion assembly including such a pylon and an aircraft including this assembly. The profile has a device for suction of air from the boundary layer formed on this profile. This suctioned air is discharged with the aid of a nozzle the outlet of which is situated close to the trailing edge of the profile. Suction of the air and discharge thereof contribute to reducing the speed deficit downstream from the profile and therefore to reducing the turbulences in this zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventors: Damien Prat, Camil Negulescu, Frederic Barrois, Bastien Caruelle
  • Patent number: 8584990
    Abstract: According to the invention, an alert may be generated when a sudden inversion of the rudder occurs. To this end, the pilot having beforehand moved a commanding system in such a manner that the movement of the commanding system overcomes the position of the commanding system corresponding to the maximum rotation breakpoint in one of the rotating directions of the rudder. The alert is launched if, during a first time interval having a predetermined duration, the pilot moves the commanding system in such a manner that the movement of the commanding system overcomes the position of the commanding system corresponding to the maximum rotation breakpoint in the other rotating direction of the rudder, thereby indicating a sudden rudder inversion and a potential unsafe condition to be corrected by the pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (SAS)
    Inventor: Stéphane Walter
  • Patent number: 8561942
    Abstract: A connection for mounting an aircraft engine to an aircraft pylon includes a plate to be connected to a portion of an engine, and a body that extends rearward from the plate. A back-up connection, including a pin positioned within a slotted hole, is provided between the portion of the engine and the body. When there is a normal connection between the plate and the body, there is clearance between the pin and the slotted hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Zhijun Zheng, David F. Sandy
  • Patent number: 8534604
    Abstract: A lounge assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The lounge assembly includes a first seat shell configured to at least partially surround a passenger seat, and an overhead storage bin assembly. The overhead storage bin assembly includes first and second posts configured to be secured to a floor of the aircraft, and an overhead bin housing supported by the first and second posts. The overhead bin housing includes at least a first overhead storage bin that is positioned generally above the first seat shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: C&D Zodiac, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Savian