Patents by Inventor Brent Clarence Walton

Brent Clarence Walton 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: 11046435
    Abstract: A keep-out assembly for a stowage bin assembly positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle includes a keep-out lens and a keep-out bracket. The keep-out lens is pellucid and extends between an inner edge and an outer edge. The keep-out lens has a top surface and a bottom surface. The keep-out mounting bracket has a base configured to be mounted to the stowage bin assembly at a top of the stowage bin assembly. The keep-out mounting bracket has a support arm extending from the base. The support arm engages the keep-out lens and supports the bottom surface of the keep-out lens at an elevated position above the stowage bin assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, Derek Andrew Minyard
  • Patent number: 10919632
    Abstract: A section divider assembly is configured to be positioned above one or more seats and indicate a boundary of a section onboard a cabin of a vehicle. The section divider assembly includes an attachment header, and a barrier extending downwardly from the attachment header. A first coupler is secured to the attachment header. The first coupler is configured to be removably secured to a first fitting secured to a strongback of a stowage bin assembly within the cabin. A second coupler is secured to the attachment header and spaced apart from the first coupler. The second coupler is configured to be removably secured to a second fitting secured to a fixed rail within the cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Derek A. Minyard, Brent Clarence Walton, Christopher L. Schwitters, David J. Barene
  • Patent number: 10858107
    Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass
  • Publication number: 20200062401
    Abstract: A keep-out assembly for a stowage bin assembly positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle includes a keep-out lens and a keep-out bracket. The keep-out lens is pellucid and extends between an inner edge and an outer edge. The keep-out lens has a top surface and a bottom surface. The keep-out mounting bracket has a base configured to be mounted to the stowage bin assembly at a top of the stowage bin assembly. The keep-out mounting bracket has a support arm extending from the base. The support arm engages the keep-out lens and supports the bottom surface of the keep-out lens at an elevated position above the stowage bin assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, Derek Andrew Minyard
  • Publication number: 20190106213
    Abstract: A section divider assembly is configured to be positioned above one or more seats and indicate a boundary of a section onboard a cabin of a vehicle. The section divider assembly includes an attachment header, and a barrier extending downwardly from the attachment header. A first coupler is secured to the attachment header. The first coupler is configured to be removably secured to a first fitting secured to a strongback of a stowage bin assembly within the cabin. A second coupler is secured to the attachment header and spaced apart from the first coupler. The second coupler is configured to be removably secured to a second fitting secured to a fixed rail within the cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Derek A. Minyard, Brent Clarence Walton, Christopher L. Schwitters, David J. Barene
  • Publication number: 20170313424
    Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass
  • Patent number: 9738386
    Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass
  • Patent number: 9499271
    Abstract: A section divider system is configured to separate sections within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The section divider system may include a first rail secured to a fixed panel within the internal cabin. A closeout panel may be secured to the fixed panel. The closeout panel extends between the fixed panel and a passenger service unit (PSU) within the internal cabin. A clearance space is formed between a portion of the closeout panel and the PSU. The closeout panel is configured to prevent access to an interior of the PSU. A bracket is secured to the first rail. One or more connecting beams extend from the bracket through the clearance space. A section divider assembly is connected to the connecting beam(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass, Christopher L. Schwitters
  • Publication number: 20160297525
    Abstract: A section divider system is configured to separate sections within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The section divider system may include a first rail secured to a fixed panel within the internal cabin. A closeout panel may be secured to the fixed panel. The closeout panel extends between the fixed panel and a passenger service unit (PSU) within the internal cabin. A clearance space is formed between a portion of the closeout panel and the PSU. The closeout panel is configured to prevent access to an interior of the PSU. A bracket is secured to the first rail. One or more connecting beams extend from the bracket through the clearance space. A section divider assembly is connected to the connecting beam(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass, Christopher L. Schwitters
  • Publication number: 20160297523
    Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass