Patents by Inventor Allan B. Lewis

Allan B. Lewis 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: 7284287
    Abstract: Dual purpose lavatory units are disclosed. In one embodiment, a lavatory unit includes a first section, a second section, and a divider wall separating the first and second sections. The first section includes a commode and the second section includes at least one of a urinal and a sink. The dual-purpose lavatory may be constructed as a unit that is mountable in a vehicle such as an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ben M. Cooper, Allan B. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20040163170
    Abstract: Dual purpose lavatory units are disclosed. In one embodiment, a lavatory unit includes a first section, a second section, and a divider wall separating the first and second sections. The first section includes a commode and the second section includes at least one of a urinal and a sink. The dual-purpose lavatory may be constructed as a unit that is mountable in a vehicle such as an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Ben M. Cooper, Allan B. Lewis
  • Patent number: 6747821
    Abstract: A system (S) for mounting and aligning a detector (D) about an observation instrument (10) includes a first detector (12) movably coupled to the observation instrument (10) off an axis of observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10). A retainer (16) is mounted with the observation instrument (10) to secure the first detector (12) to the observation instrument (10). The retainer (16) permits rotatable movement of the first detector (12) about the axis of observation centerline (14). The retainer (16) also preferably includes an attachment point (20) for mounting the first detector (12) to the retainer (16). The first detector (12) should be adjustable at least about an axis (22) essentially perpendicular to the axis of the observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Litton Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy E. Ostromek, Timothy B. Hogan, Jeffrey C. Short, Antonio V. Bacarella, Jerry D. Porter, Allan B. Lewis, Rodney L. Doster, Robert F. Lund
  • Publication number: 20030231410
    Abstract: A system (S) for mounting and aligning a detector (D) about an observation instrument (10) includes a first detector (12) movably coupled to the observation instrument (10) off an axis of observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10). A retainer (16) is mounted with the observation instrument (10) to secure the first detector (12) to the observation instrument (10). The retainer (16) permits rotatable movement of the first detector (12) about the axis of observation centerline (14). The retainer (16) also preferably includes an attachment point (20) for mounting the first detector (12) to the retainer (16). The first detector (12) should be adjustable at least about an axis (22) essentially perpendicular to the axis of the observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: LITTON SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy E. OSTROMEK, Timothy B. HOGAN, Jeffrey C. SHORT, Antonio V. BACARELLA, Jerry D. PORTER, Allan B. LEWIS, Rodney L. DOSTER, Robert F. LUND
  • Patent number: 6079669
    Abstract: A dual pivot expandable lavatory for use in limited spaces such as on an airplane. The lavatory may be positioned proximate the doorway area of the airplane, and is provided with a primary and a secondary pivotable module. Each module is pivotably attached to a stationary assembly conventionally affixed to the ceiling and floor of the airplane. During take-off and landing both modules are locked, by means of a locking system, in a stowed position within the stationary assembly. During routine flight, the locking system is unlocked and both modules are pivoted into a deployed position within the doorway area. A flight attendant's seat may be affixed to the exterior of the primary module. If the seat is used, an additional support foot is affixed to the primary module to accommodate the additional loading on the lavatory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James J. Hanay, Richard J. Laconte, Allan B. Lewis, William C. Quan, Peter J. Arnold