Patents Examined by Timothy D. Collins
  • Leading-edge device for an aircraft
    Patent number: 11459087
    Abstract: A leading-edge device for an aircraft, the device comprising a flow body having a front skin, a back skin, a spar and an air inlet. The front skin is curved around a spanwise axis to form a bottom section and a top section. A leading edge of the flow body is arranged between the bottom section and the top section. The spar extends from the bottom section to the top section. The front skin, the back skin and the spar enclose at least one air chamber that is in fluid communication with the air inlet. An outlet portion is arranged at least directly adjacent to the bottom section of the front skin. The outlet portion comprises a plurality of air outlets for letting air from the at least one air chamber exhaust through the air outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Marcus Erban, Martin Fees, Stefan Bensmann
  • Fishing line cleaner
    Patent number: 11457617
    Abstract: The fishing line cleaner comprises a clip and a brush. The clip may removably couple to a fishing rod between a reel and a line guide. A fishing line may pass through the brush such that debris is swept from the fishing line as the fishing line is reeled onto the reel. As non-limiting examples, the debris may comprise aquatic plants and algae. The fishing line may be removed from the brush and the clip may be rotated around the fishing rod or repositioned along the fishing rod to reduce friction on the fishing line for casting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Boyd Boswell, Leon Boswell
  • Drone takeoff and landing system
    Patent number: 11459100
    Abstract: A drone takeoff and landing system according to an embodiment comprises: a drone including a through-hole; and a landing pad including an extension member which can pass through the through-hole, wherein, when the extension member of the landing pad passes through the through-hole of the drone, an eddy current may occur between the through-hole and the extension member to cause magnetic braking of the drone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Seon Ho Lee
  • Wing leading edge device and a wing having such a wing leading edge device
    Patent number: 11453477
    Abstract: A wing leading edge device includes a flow body having a front side, which is delimited by a first spanwise edge and a second spanwise edge, a back side, which is delimited by the first spanwise edge and the second spanwise edge, a front skin arranged on the front side, a back skin arranged on the back side, and at least one stiffening arrangement between the front skin and the back skin in the region of the first spanwise edge, wherein the front skin extends continuously and free from interruptions between the first spanwise edge and the second spanwise edge and covers the at least one stiffening arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventors: Stefan Bensmann, Marcus Erban, Martin Fees
  • Aircraft fuselage
    Patent number: 11453473
    Abstract: An aircraft fuselage includes a stretched-quadrant fuselage segment having from to four stretched-quadrant fuselage projections spaced at intervals around the fuselage. The stretched-quadrant fuselage segment enables an aircraft to be configured for three-across seating rows and for carrying an LD-3 unit load device inside the fuselage with the seats removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventors: Luc Van Bavel, Michael Derman
  • Cabin module with integrated drainage and aircraft with a cabin module
    Patent number: 11453472
    Abstract: A cabin module for an aircraft comprises a section which has an upward-facing surface in an installed state of the cabin module, wherein the upward-facing surface of the section comprises an integrated drainage channel. An aircraft furthermore comprises at least one such cabin module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Paolo Cavarero, Michael Mosler, Martin Hentschel
  • Fishing rod holder and retainer
    Patent number: 11445713
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder and retainer include a top plate that includes a main opening, and a retainer opening. A cylindrical tube extends downwardly at an angle away from the top plate. A rod retainer includes a retainer cable having a retainer clasp adjacent the retainer opening. A retainer channel is coupled to the top plate and aligned with the retainer opening and configured to extend downwardly to guide the retainer cable so that the cable extends down into the retainer channel. A biasing device is coupled to the retainer cable and configured to bias the retainer cable downwardly within the retainer channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Randy Truitt
  • Convertible interior fixture for a vehicle
    Patent number: 11447251
    Abstract: A configurable interior fixture for a vehicle includes a base assembly, a table assembly and an ottoman cushion. The base assembly is positionable between a lowered position and a raised position. The table assembly includes a center leaf section supported on the base assembly and a side leaf section that is moveable between a stowed position and a use position. The ottoman cushion includes a base frame with a cavity for receiving the table assembly and a cushion assembly attached to the base frame. The interior fixture may be configured as a foot rest by lowering the base assembly, folding the table assembly and attaching the ottoman cushion to the table assembly. The interior fixture may be configured as a table by raising the base assembly, detaching the ottoman cushion from the table assembly and the unfolding the table assembly into the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    Inventor: Joe Guthrie
  • Supersonic jet aircraft
    Patent number: 11441517
    Abstract: A supersonic jet aircraft and a method of operating the same. The supersonic jet aircraft having at least three turbofan engines and an engine management computer. A first engine of the at least three turbofan engines is configured to be de-activatable during flight to move from an operational state in which it provides thrust to an operational state in which it stops providing thrust. Other engines of the at least three turbofan engines are configured to provide sufficient thrust to the supersonic jet aircraft when the first engine is de-activated such that the aircraft can perform a supersonic climb operation and/or a supersonic cruise operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Michael O Hales, Stephen J Bradbrook
  • Shaking in-line spinner fishing lure
    Patent number: 11439134
    Abstract: A shaking in-line spinner fishing lure has a hook, a wire shaft, a shaker blade, a spinner blade, and at least one loop fastener. The hook is connected to a first wire end of the wire shaft, and the shaker blade is rotatably coupled to a second end of the wire shaft through the at least one loop fastener, which may include a split ring and a duo snap lock, with the duo snap lock being rotatably coupled between the shaker blade and the snap lock, which is rotatably coupled to the wire shaft. The duo snap lock constrains a leading face of the shaker blade to be oriented toward the wire shaft, producing a vigorous shaking motion while in use. A spinner blade rotatably coupled to an end of the shaker blade produces an additional spinning motion for attracting fish to bite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Danny Lee Hisaw
  • Randomized spring array for electrical separation interface
    Patent number: 11444412
    Abstract: An electrical interface can include one or more connector devices that facilitate communication between components while they are connected. The connector devices can provide a secure communication and/or power link that resists infiltration by foreign object debris (“FOD”) as well as redundant electrical pathways. The connector devices can further provide mechanisms that are lightweight, are operable in a broad range of temperatures (e.g., low temperatures), accommodate displacement without loss of electrical continuity, and are of low resistance and induction. The connector devices can further provide a kickoff force upon separation of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Elwood Deppen, Lynn Carol Cain, Tiffany Phayvanh Chanthavong, Jeffrey John Bank, Spencer Keith Connor
  • Device for swatting, catching, and removing flies, bugs and insects
    Patent number: 11439138
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for removing flies and other flying or crawling organisms, which allows the user to swat and/or scoop for capture and removal. The embodiment is a handheld mobile device for swatting and subsequently scooping and/or trapping and/or holding insects, bugs, flies, spiders or other organisms from undesired places, then releasing or disposing. The invention may include a handle, swatting mechanism, scoop, reservoir, beveled or tapered scoop edge, openings in handle for structural integrity, storage, with swatting/scooping mechanism, which are configured as follows: opposing end of handle is housed a loop for storage, handle embodies textured grip and comfort configuration, swatting/scooping embodiment at adjacent end of handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Scott Putnam
  • Animal debilitating enclosure
    Patent number: 11439140
    Abstract: An enclosure for debilitating an animal is disclosed herein. The enclosure can include a compressing plate, a plurality of structural supports, a support surface, and a sensory deprivation shield. The compressing plate can be configured to receive a force causing the compressing plate to move in the direction of the force. The compressing plate can then debilitate the target animal within an internal region between the compressing plate and the support surface. The enclosure provides convenience and control for the hunter over the target animal, while avoiding the use of weapons or traps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: SLICE A LIFE ARCHERY L.L.C.
    Inventor: Edward Jay Flanagan
  • Mosquito trap
    Patent number: 11432540
    Abstract: A trap for flying insects includes a housing having a plurality of housing apertures and a tank located interior of the housing. The tank has an insect killing agent within an interior of the tank and a plurality of tank apertures adjacent an upper portion of the tank in communication with the interior of the tank for access of flying insects into the interior of the tank. The tank apertures are located proximate the housing apertures to provide a path for flying insects to travel from locations exterior of the housing to the tank apertures and into the tank. The trap also includes an insect attractive illumination located proximate the tank apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Dalen Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William M. Draeger
  • Ground anchor with detachable retractable leash
    Patent number: 11432532
    Abstract: A portable pet tether apparatus readily attaches onto a retractable pet leash. The portable pet tether allows a user to tether a pet anywhere. The portable pet tether consists of a corkscrew ground anchor that is rotatably connected to a leash receiver. The ground anchor is secured to the ground. The retractable pet leash can then be removably connected to the leash receiver through an attachment mechanism. The removably connected retractable pet leash may be detached from the leash receiver through the actuation of a release button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Hernan Almeida
  • Pet restraint system
    Patent number: 11425886
    Abstract: A pet restraint system includes a vehicle floor and a vehicle seat supported by the vehicle floor. The vehicle seat defines a seat-rearward direction. A pet restraint device includes a frame having a lower portion disposed on the vehicle floor and an upper portion supported by the lower portion. The pet restraint device includes a partition supported by the upper portion and is elongated in the seat-rearward direction from the upper portion to the vehicle seat. The partition is telescopic in the seat-rearward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Parakrama Valentine Weerappuli, Saeed David Barbat, Derek Board
  • Advanced plume suppressing segmented heat shield
    Patent number: 11427298
    Abstract: An aircraft structure including a heat shield. A heat shield including an interior; a skin enclosing the interior; a plurality of barriers attached in the interior to the skin, each of the barriers spaced to separate a plurality of thermal insulation layers disposed in the interior; and wherein the barriers suppress heat flow between the thermal insulation layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: William Cromer, Matthew J. Woerly, Robert E. Logan, Genesis M. Pilarca
  • Carrier and operational frame system and methods of assembling a structure
    Patent number: 11427351
    Abstract: A carrier and operational frame system and methods of assembling a structure are presented. The carrier and operational frame system comprises a plurality of panel carriers, each panel carrier comprising a frame configured to act as a strongback to a panel and indexing features configured to interface with at least one other panel carrier of the plurality of panel carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Lane W. Fuglevand, Brian M. Capobianco, Joseph M. Gholami, Kory K. Dehart, James F. Hammond, Aaron A. Denning
  • Bird feeder
    Patent number: 11419313
    Abstract: A bird feeder 13 that includes a hopper 23, 25 for providing a supply of food or fluid for a bird, a receptacle 15 for waste food or fluid, and a hopper support 35. The hopper includes a storage compartment 27, 29 for a supply of food or fluid for a bird, and a tray 31, 33 into which food or fluid from the storage compartment can flow. The hopper support 35 is configured to support the hopper 23, 25 in such a position that food or fluid can flow from the storage compartment 27, 29 to the tray 31, 33, and so that waste food or fluid can pass into the receptacle 15. The hopper 23, 25 is removable from the feeder 13 for cleaning or for replenishing the supply of fluid or food in the storage compartment 27, 29.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: HEBE STUDIO LIMITED
    Inventors: James Tuthill, Johannes Paul, Simon Nicholls, William Windham
  • Consolidated electronics packages for staggered aircraft seats
    Patent number: 11420750
    Abstract: A set of consolidated electronics packages for staggered aircraft seats may include a first consolidated electronics package and a second consolidated electronics package. The first consolidated electronics package and a second consolidated electronics package may be installed within a primary passenger compartment. The first consolidated electronics package and the second consolidated electronics package may be configured to provide electrical connectivity to the primary passenger compartment and an auxiliary passenger compartment including an auxiliary aircraft seat. A primary aircraft seat and the auxiliary aircraft seat may be installed in a staggered configuration within an aircraft cabin including the primary passenger compartment and the auxiliary passenger compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark B. Dowty