Patents by Inventor Adam M. Clark

Adam M. Clark 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: 11235857
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is oriented along a fore-aft direction. The first segment is rotatable relative to the nacelle about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to a plane of the first segment defined by an outer mold line of the first segment. The second segment is fixedly coupled to the nacelle. The second segment is oriented along the fore-aft direction. The second segment is substantially coplanar with the first segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul M. Vijgen, Adam M. Clark, Connie Phung, Miles Anthony Robinson
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11072416
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is oriented along a fore-aft direction. The first segment is translatable relative to the nacelle along the fore-aft direction. The first segment includes one or more first airflow openings. The second segment is fixedly coupled to the nacelle. The second segment is oriented along the fore-aft direction. The second segment includes one or more second airflow openings. The second segment is substantially coplanar with the first segment. Translation of the first segment adjusts the transverse alignment of the first airflow openings with the second airflow openings to vary an allowable airflow through the multi-segment chine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Goering, Adam M. Clark, Connie Phung, Miles Anthony Robinson, Paul M. Vijgen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20200369366
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is oriented along a fore-aft direction. The first segment is translatable relative to the nacelle along the fore-aft direction. The first segment includes one or more first airflow openings. The second segment is fixedly coupled to the nacelle. The second segment is oriented along the fore-aft direction. The second segment includes one or more second airflow openings. The second segment is substantially coplanar with the first segment. Translation of the first segment adjusts the transverse alignment of the first airflow openings with the second airflow openings to vary an allowable airflow through the multi-segment chine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Goering, Adam M. Clark, Connie Phung, Miles Anthony Robinson, Paul M. Vijgen
  • Publication number: 20200369365
    Abstract: Aircraft nacelles having adjustable chines are described. An example apparatus includes a multi-segment chine coupled to a nacelle. The multi-segment chine includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is oriented along a fore-aft direction. The first segment is rotatable relative to the nacelle about an axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to a plane of the first segment defined by an outer mold line of the first segment. The second segment is fixedly coupled to the nacelle. The second segment is oriented along the fore-aft direction. The second segment is substantially coplanar with the first segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Paul M. Vijgen, Adam M. Clark, Connie Phung, Miles Anthony Robinson
  • Patent number: 10829198
    Abstract: Krueger flap apparatus and methods incorporating a bullnose having a contour variation along a spanwise direction are described. An example apparatus includes a Krueger flap having a bullnose extending in a spanwise direction. The bullnose includes a contour variation formed by a plurality of protuberances located along the bullnose. Respective ones of the protuberances are spaced along the spanwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Adam M. Clark, Kenneth J. Kaufmann, Paul M. Vijgen
  • Patent number: 10207791
    Abstract: Example actuator assemblies to deploy aircraft leading edge flaps and seals for aircraft leading edge flaps are described herein. An example apparatus includes an aircraft flap that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The flap includes a top panel. A notch is formed in the top panel and extends into a side of the top panel near a trailing edge of the flap. The example apparatus also includes a seal coupled to the flap. The seal is movable to cover the notch when the flap is in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Patterson Johnson, Seiya Sakurai, Gregory M. Santini, Christopher A. Konings, Adam M. Clark
  • Publication number: 20180370614
    Abstract: Krueger flap apparatus and methods incorporating a bullnose having a contour variation along a spanwise direction are described. An example apparatus includes a Krueger flap having a bullnose extending in a spanwise direction. The bullnose includes a contour variation formed by a plurality of protuberances located along the bullnose. Respective ones of the protuberances are spaced along the spanwise direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Adam M. Clark, Kenneth J. Kaufmann, Paul M. Vijgen
  • Publication number: 20180370615
    Abstract: Example actuator assemblies to deploy aircraft leading edge flaps and seals for aircraft leading edge flaps are described herein. An example apparatus includes an aircraft flap that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The flap includes a top panel. A notch is formed in the top panel and extends into a side of the top panel near a trailing edge of the flap. The example apparatus also includes a seal coupled to the flap. The seal is movable to cover the notch when the flap is in the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Patterson Johnson, Seiya Sakurai, Gregory M. Santini, Christopher A. Konings, Adam M. Clark