Patents by Inventor Behrooz Afghani
Behrooz Afghani 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: 10549884Abstract: Pallet adapters configured to attach to a selected pallet type in order to render it compatible with a cargo restraint system that is configured for a larger pallet type. The pallet adapters may include two side rails and two end rails, each rail having a slotted inner face to receive the flanges at the sides and ends of the selected pallet type. Each end of the side rails has a connector that can be coupled by a single fastener to a connector on each end of the end rails so that when connected, the side rails and end rails form a rectangular-shaped pallet adapter with inner slots that secure the flanged side edges of the selected pallet type.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Rosario Simon Saggio, Behrooz Afghani, Frank James Caldwell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200024031Abstract: Pallet adapters configured to attach to a selected pallet type in order to render it compatible with a cargo restraint system that is configured for a larger pallet type. The pallet adapters may include two side rails and two end rails, each rail having a slotted inner face to receive the flanges at the sides and ends of the selected pallet type. Each end of the side rails has a connector that can be coupled by a single fastener to a connector on each end of the end rails so that when connected, the side rails and end rails form a rectangular-shaped pallet adapter with inner slots that secure the flanged side edges of the selected pallet type.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Rosario Simon Saggio, Behrooz Afghani, Frank James Caldwell, JR.
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Patent number: 6702230Abstract: A ballistic resistant flight deck door assembly for an aircraft is disclosed that also enables pressure equalization within the aircraft in the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure within the flight deck or cabin. The door assembly includes a door having a plurality of spaced apart panels of ballistic material and a honeycomb support panel. A ventilation area is formed in the door by a plurality of apertures in each of the ballistic panels that are arranged such that no two apertures of the two ballistic panels are perfectly aligned with each other. The blowout panel and ventilation area therefore allows airflow through the door to help equalize pressure within the flight deck in the event of a loss of depressurization of the flight deck without compromising the door's ability to provide ballistic protection for the occupants in the flight deck.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Sami Movsesian, Stephen A. Wiles, Dinanath Gharmalkar, Behrooz Afghani, Jerry D. Smets, Eisen Kaoru Inouye
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Publication number: 20030222175Abstract: A ballistic resistant flight deck door assembly for an aircraft is disclosed that also enables pressure equalization within the aircraft in the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure within the flight deck or cabin. The door assembly includes a door having a plurality of spaced apart panels of ballistic material and a honeycomb support panel. A ventilation area is formed in the door by a plurality of apertures in each of the ballistic panels that are arranged such that no two apertures of the two ballistic panels are perfectly aligned with each other. The blowout panel and ventilation area therefore allows airflow through the door to help equalize pressure within the flight deck in the event of a loss of depressurization of the flight deck without compromising the door's ability to provide ballistic protection for the occupants in the flight deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Sami Movsesian, Stephen A. Wiles, Dinanath Gharmalkar, Behrooz Afghani, Jerry D. Smets, Eisen Kaoru Inouye
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Patent number: 6604258Abstract: A cargo handling system for a narrow body freighter aircraft employs caster rollers. The cargo handling system includes a horizontal panel disposed along a deck surface of the aircraft, and a plurality of caster rollers having a narrow body roller plane height. Each caster roller includes a roller bearing assembly for providing horizontal movement to a load along an axis of motion. A thrust bearing assembly aligns the roller bearing assembly with the axis of motion. A roller bearing support structure suspends the roller bearing assembly at an offset position at the narrow body roller plane height. The thrust bearing assembly includes a plurality of radially positioned needle bearings, and the roller bearing assembly uses roller bearings having a torus-like structure. The bearing assemblies are made of stainless steel to resist foreign object damage.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Rosario S. Saggio, Karlton Kazumi Okamoto, Frank James Caldwell, Jr., Behrooz Afghani, James Gabauer
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Patent number: 6557800Abstract: A cargo handling system for cargo compartments utilizes a cargo container which rides along restraining guide rails and on top of rollers situated within and projecting slightly above structural members which are attached to roller possessing cross tracks. The cargo handling system utilizes an omni directional panel just inside the cargo door to facilitate loading, unloading, and rotational alignment of the cargo containers with the guide rails and rollers. Cargo locks situated within the roller channels and the omni directional panel secure the cargo containers in a longitudinal direction of the aircraft fuselage while a side latch within the omni directional panel secures cargo containers vertically, and in a lateral direction. An automatic anti-rollout restraint prevents the cargo container from rolling out of the aircraft while the cargo containers are being loaded or unloaded. Optionally, a power drive unit automatically moves the cargo containers along the rollers.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Miguel A. Medina, Alonzo Royal, Rosario Saggio, William N. Korb, Behrooz Afghani, Karlton K. Okamoto
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Publication number: 20030057326Abstract: A cargo handling system for cargo compartments utilizes a cargo container which rides along restraining guide rails and on top of rollers situated within and projecting slightly above structural members which are attached to roller possessing cross tracks. The cargo handling system utilizes an omni directional panel just inside the cargo door to facilitate loading, unloading, and rotational alignment of the cargo containers with the guide rails and rollers. Cargo locks situated within the roller channels and the omni directional panel secure the cargo containers in a longitudinal direction of the aircraft fuselage while a side latch within the omni directional panel secures cargo containers vertically, and in a lateral direction. An automatic anti-rollout restraint prevents the cargo container from rolling out of the aircraft while the cargo containers are being loaded or unloaded. Optionally, a power drive unit automatically moves the cargo containers along the rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Miguel A. Medina, Alonzo Royal, Rosario Saggio, William N. Korb, Behrooz Afghani, Karlton K. Okamoto
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Publication number: 20030014833Abstract: A cargo handling system for a narrow body freighter aircraft employs caster rollers. The cargo handling system includes a horizontal panel disposed along a deck surface of the aircraft, and a plurality of caster rollers having a narrow body roller plane height. Each caster roller includes a roller bearing assembly for providing horizontal movement to a load along an axis of motion. A thrust bearing assembly aligns the roller bearing assembly with the axis of motion. A roller bearing support structure suspends the roller bearing assembly at an offset position at the narrow body roller plane height. The thrust bearing assembly includes a plurality of radially positioned needle bearings, and the roller bearing assembly uses roller bearings having a torus-like structure. The bearing assemblies are made of stainless steel to resist foreign object damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Rosario S. Saggio, Karlton Kazumi Okamoto, Frank James Caldwell, Behrooz Afghani, James Gabauer