Patents by Inventor Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr.
Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 11933477Abstract: A system and method for verifying a desired alignment of an ultraviolet (UV) lamp with respect to a target component include a housing. A UV sensor is coupled to the housing. The UV sensor is configured to detect UV light emitted from one or more UV light emitters of the UV lamp and output one or more signals indicative of the UV light. A UV recorder is coupled to the housing. The UV recorder is in communication with the UV sensor. The UV recorder is configured to receive the one or more signals from the UV sensor and store data regarding the one or more signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230414810Abstract: A portable sanitizing method includes moving a cover of a case assembly between an open position that exposes a storage chamber and a closed position; storing a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp in the storage chamber when not in use; and removing the wand assembly from the storage chamber to disinfect one or more components with UV light emitted by the UV lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR., Kevin S. Callahan, Jamie J. Childress, Michael Kipling Klein, Douglas Alan Brown, Christopher Edward Plass, Teresa A. King
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Patent number: 11793896Abstract: A portable sanitizing system, comprising a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. A case assembly includes a cover coupled to a main body. The cover is configured to be moved between an open position that exposes a storage chamber and a closed position. The wand assembly is configured to be stored in the storage chamber when not in use and removed from the storage chamber to disinfect one or more components with UV light emitted by the UV lamp.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Kevin S. Callahan, Jamie J. Childress, Michael Kipling Klein, Douglas Alan Brown, Christopher Edward Plass, Teresa A. King
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Patent number: 11688543Abstract: A power control module and a method to create the power control module is provided. The power control module includes a plurality of transformers, wherein each transformer of the plurality of transformers includes a stack of ferrite cores comprising a plurality of ferrite cores and a continuous winding. The continuous winding has a plurality of turns through each ferrite core of the plurality of ferrite cores. The plurality of ferrite cores are oriented such that the plurality of ferrite cores are stacked together with legs of the plurality of ferrite cores oriented in opposite directions, and wherein the continuous winding comprises a folded section that extends between the plurality of ferrite cores of the stack of ferrite.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Shailesh Atreya, Justin M. Rapozo, Kenneth P. Kollias, Tina Stoia
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Patent number: 11679169Abstract: A powering device is configured to provide power to an ultraviolet (UV) lamp of a sanitizing system. The powering device includes a power delivery assembly configured to provide power to the UV lamp, and a power controller coupled to the power delivery assembly. The power controller is configured to control one or more aspects of the power provided from the power delivery assembly to the UV lamp.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Justin M. Rapozo, Erik Jon Haugen
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Patent number: 11617810Abstract: A powering device is configured to provide power to an ultraviolet (UV) lamp of a sanitizing system. The powering device includes one or more batteries configured to provide power to the UV lamp, and a power controller coupled to the one or more batteries. The power controller is configured to control one or more aspects of the power provided from the one or more batteries to the UV lamp.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Justin M. Rapozo, Erik Jon Haugen
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Publication number: 20220184252Abstract: A sanitizing system and method include multiple ultraviolet (UV) lamps and a power supply module. The UV lamps each include one or more UV emitters configured to emit UV light. The UV lamps are positioned to emit the UV light towards one or more target components within a space. The power supply module is electrically connected to each of the UV lamps and configured to provide electrical energy to the UV lamps to power the UV emitters to sanitize the one or more target components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR.
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Patent number: 11338052Abstract: An excimer lamp includes a dielectric tube, an end cap, a conductive hollow tube, and an electrode grid. The dielectric tube has a closed end and an open end, and defines a cavity. The end cap sealingly covers the open end. The conductive hollow tube passes through the end cap and into the cavity of the dielectric tube, with a volume defined between an exterior surface of the conductive hollow tube and an interior surface of the dielectric tube. The volume is configured to hold a gas. The electrode grid is disposed on an exterior surface of the dielectric tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Kevin S. Callahan
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Publication number: 20220113006Abstract: A system and method for verifying a desired alignment of an ultraviolet (UV) lamp with respect to a target component include a housing. A UV sensor is coupled to the housing. The UV sensor is configured to detect UV light emitted from one or more UV light emitters of the UV lamp and output one or more signals indicative of the UV light. A UV recorder is coupled to the housing. The UV recorder is in communication with the UV sensor. The UV recorder is configured to receive the one or more signals from the UV sensor and store data regarding the one or more signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR.
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Publication number: 20220023458Abstract: A portable sanitizing system, comprising a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. A case assembly includes a cover coupled to a main body. The cover is configured to be moved between an open position that exposes a storage chamber and a closed position. The wand assembly is configured to be stored in the storage chamber when not in use and removed from the storage chamber to disinfect one or more components with UV light emitted by the UV lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR., Kevin S. Callahan, Jamie J. Childress, Michael Kipling Klein, Douglas Alan Brown, Christopher Edward Plass, Teresa A. King
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Publication number: 20210393837Abstract: An excimer lamp includes a dielectric tube, an end cap, a conductive hollow tube, and an electrode grid. The dielectric tube has a closed end and an open end, and defines a cavity. The end cap sealingly covers the open end. The conductive hollow tube passes through the end cap and into the cavity of the dielectric tube, with a volume defined between an exterior surface of the conductive hollow tube and an interior surface of the dielectric tube. The volume is configured to hold a gas. The electrode grid is disposed on an exterior surface of the dielectric tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR., Kevin S. Callahan
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Publication number: 20210393825Abstract: An excimer lamp includes a first electrode, a dielectric plate, and a second electrode. The dielectric plate has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The dielectric plate is spaced a distance from the first electrode to define a volume configured to hold a gas. The first side of the dielectric plate is oriented toward the first electrode. The second electrode is oriented toward the dielectric plate, wherein the dielectric plate is interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Kevin S. Callahan, Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR.
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Publication number: 20210399440Abstract: A system for connecting an ultraviolet (UV) lamp with an electrical coupling includes a braid attachment coupled to the UV lamp, and one or both of a compressive wrap secured around at least a portion of the braid attachment, or a clamp secured around at least a portion of the braid attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR., Kevin S. Callahan, Jamie J. Childress
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Publication number: 20210387015Abstract: A system for connecting an ultraviolet (UV) lamp with an electrical coupling includes a braid attachment coupled to the UV lamp, and a conductive layer secured to at least a portion of the braid attachment. In at least one embodiment, the conductive layer includes a foil wrapped around the at least a portion of the braid attachment. In at least one embodiment, a mechanical restraining device is configured to secure the braid attachment to the electrical coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR., Jamie J. Childress
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Publication number: 20210386884Abstract: A powering device is configured to provide power to an ultraviolet (UV) lamp of a sanitizing system. The powering device includes a power delivery assembly configured to provide power to the UV lamp, and a power controller coupled to the power delivery assembly. The power controller is configured to control one or more aspects of the power provided from the power delivery assembly to the UV lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR., Justin M. Rapozo, Erik Jon Haugen
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Publication number: 20210386882Abstract: A powering device is configured to provide power to an ultraviolet (UV) lamp of a sanitizing system. The powering device includes one or more batteries configured to provide power to the UV lamp, and a power controller coupled to the one or more batteries. The power controller is configured to control one or more aspects of the power provided from the one or more batteries to the UV lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, JR., Justin M. Rapozo, Erik Jon Haugen
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Publication number: 20210249174Abstract: A power control module and a method to create the power control module is provided. The power control module includes a plurality of transformers, wherein each transformer of the plurality of transformers includes a stack of ferrite cores comprising a plurality of ferrite cores and a continuous winding. The continuous winding has a plurality of turns through each ferrite core of the plurality of ferrite cores. The plurality of ferrite cores are oriented such that the plurality of ferrite cores are stacked together with legs of the plurality of ferrite cores oriented in opposite directions, and wherein the continuous winding comprises a folded section that extends between the plurality of ferrite cores of the stack of ferrite.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Shailesh Atreya, Justin M. Rapozo, Kenneth P. Kollias, Tina Stoia