Patents by Inventor Aaron John Pedersen

Aaron John Pedersen 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).

  • Patent number: 10118761
    Abstract: A waste containment system includes a flexible bag having a moldable top opening and a flexible frame including an attachment mechanism configured to couple the frame to the bag. Manipulation of the top opening causes the frame to change in shape such that the shape of the frame at least partially corresponds to the shape of the top opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9957106
    Abstract: A lid assembly for use with a waste management system includes a lid having an opening defined therethrough, wherein the lid assembly is configured to couple to a container. The lid assembly also includes at least one flap assembly including a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to the lid and a flap portion coupled to the counterbalance mechanism. The flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Aaron John Pedersen, Joseph E. Magera
  • Patent number: 9738442
    Abstract: A waste containment system for use with a waste management system, having a chute and a container, includes a sensor configured to determine a position of a chute top lid. The waste containment system also includes at least one pivoting mechanism operatively coupled to at least one flap of a container top lid. The pivoting mechanism is configured to move the at least one flap between an open position and a closed position. The waste containment system also includes a controller operatively coupled to the sensor and to the at least one pivoting mechanism. The controller is configured to control the pivoting mechanism based on the determined position of the chute top lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20170129701
    Abstract: A waste containment system includes a flexible bag having a moldable top opening and a flexible frame including an attachment mechanism configured to couple the frame to the bag. Manipulation of the top opening causes the frame to change in shape such that the shape of the frame at least partially corresponds to the shape of the top opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9517883
    Abstract: A waste management system for transferring waste from an elevated platform to a ground level includes a waste disposal station coupled to the platform such that the waste disposal station is configured to receive the waste from a technician. The waste management system also includes at least one chute coupled to the waste disposal station such that the at least one chute configured to channel the waste downward from the waste disposal station. The waste management system also includes at least one container coupled to the at least one chute. The at least one container is located at the ground level and is configured to collect the waste deposited in the at least one chute at the waste disposal station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen
  • Patent number: 9511931
    Abstract: A waste containment system includes a flexible bag having a top opening and a flexible wire coupled to the bag. The wire is positioned about the top opening and configured to define a shape of the top opening. The system also includes a flexible frame including a first attachment mechanism configured to couple the frame to a structure, and a second attachment mechanism configured to couple the frame to at least one of the wire and the bag. Manipulation of the wire causes the frame to change in shape such that the shape of the frame at least partially corresponds to the shape of the top opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20160340117
    Abstract: A waste containment system for use with a waste management system, having a chute and a container, includes a sensor configured to determine a position of a chute top lid. The waste containment system also includes at least one pivoting mechanism operatively coupled to at least one flap of a container top lid. The pivoting mechanism is configured to move the at least one flap between an open position and a closed position. The waste containment system also includes a controller operatively coupled to the sensor and to the at least one pivoting mechanism. The controller is configured to control the pivoting mechanism based on the determined position of the chute top lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20160340118
    Abstract: A lid assembly for use with a waste management system includes a lid having an opening defined therethrough, wherein the lid assembly is configured to couple to a container. The lid assembly also includes at least one flap assembly including a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to the lid and a flap portion coupled to the counterbalance mechanism. The flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron John Pedersen, Joseph E. Magera
  • Publication number: 20160340116
    Abstract: A waste management system for transferring waste from an elevated platform to a ground level includes a waste disposal station coupled to the platform such that the waste disposal station is configured to receive the waste from a technician. The waste management system also includes at least one chute coupled to the waste disposal station such that the at least one chute configured to channel the waste downward from the waste disposal station. The waste management system also includes at least one container coupled to the at least one chute. The at least one container is located at the ground level and is configured to collect the waste deposited in the at least one chute at the waste disposal station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen