Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Kulak

Andrew C. Kulak 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).

  • Apparatuses and methods for cowl latch indication
    Patent number: 10267060
    Abstract: A latch indication assembly includes a latch and an indicator assembly. The latch is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and is configured to secure a fan cowl of an aircraft. The indicator assembly is operably coupled to the latch, and includes an indicator movable between an open position and a closed position responsive to movement of the latch. The indicator extends from an exterior of the fan cowl when in the open position, and is visible from an exterior position proximate at least one of a side or an underside of the aircraft when in the open position. The indicator assembly extends to the open position when the latch is in the unlocked position, and is configured to be retractable to the closed position when the latch is in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joshua B. Frommer, Andrew C. Kulak, Michael P. Roethle, Leslie R. Neill, Paul E. Hermanson, Rhoda Rebecca Toliver
  • APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR COWL LATCH INDICATION
    Publication number: 20180171664
    Abstract: A latch indication assembly includes a latch and an indicator assembly. The latch is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and is configured to secure a fan cowl of an aircraft. The indicator assembly is operably coupled to the latch, and includes an indicator movable between an open position and a closed position responsive to movement of the latch. The indicator extends from an exterior of the fan cowl when in the open position, and is visible from an exterior position proximate at least one of a side or an underside of the aircraft when in the open position. The indicator assembly extends to the open position when the latch is in the unlocked position, and is configured to be retractable to the closed position when the latch is in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joshua B. Frommer, Andrew C. Kulak, Michael P. Roethle, Leslie R. Neill, Paul E. Hermanson, Rhonda Rebecca Toliver
  • Methods and apparatus for supporting engines and nacelles relative to aircraft wings
    Patent number: 9505499
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting engines and nacelles relative to aircraft wings are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jack W. Mauldin, David W. Kwok, John A. Weidler, Antonio B. Gonzales, Edward L. Lawson, Andrew C. Kulak
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING ENGINES AND NACELLES RELATIVE TO AIRCRAFT WINGS
    Publication number: 20160052637
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting engines and nacelles relative to aircraft wings are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Jack W. Mauldin, David W. Kwok, John A. Weidler, Antonio B. Gonzales, Edward L. Lawson, Andrew C. Kulak
  • Methods and apparatus for supporting engines and nacelles relative to aircraft wings
    Patent number: 9211955
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting engines and nacelles relative to aircraft wings are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first support structure to be coupled to a wing, a second support structure to be coupled to the wing and a nacelle. The support structures are coupled to opposite sides of the nacelle. The support structures are to be coupled to opposite sides of an engine to enable thrust loads to be reacted through the support structures to the wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jack W. Mauldin, David W. Kwok, John A. Weidler, Antonio B. Gonzales, Edward L. Lawson, Andrew C. Kulak
  • Aircraft fan containment structure
    Patent number: 5413456
    Abstract: Isogrid structure (20) forms case (14) surrounding the fan blades. In the zones where blade penetration is anticipated, the ribs (38) of the lattice do not run circumferentially. The skin segments (48) are of different thickness in different zones, but do not differ more than 30% from the thickness of an adjoining segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Kulak, Kurt M. Dembeck, Richard T. White
  • Turbofan containment structure
    Patent number: 5409349
    Abstract: Isogrid structure (20) forms case (14) surrounding the fan blades (12) of the turbofan. A ballistic fabric (22) surrounds the case. Containment zones (30, 32, 34) at the forward end have isogrid ribs (38) extending other than circumferentially. In the rear support zone ribs (76) extend circumferentially stiffening the case against collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Kulak, Richard T. White