Patents by Inventor Bruce Gabel

Bruce Gabel 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).

  • Thrust reversers including latching mechanisms and methods for manufacturing such thrust reversers
    Patent number: 7275362
    Abstract: Thrust reversers having latching mechanisms and methods for manufacturing such thrust reversers are disclosed herein. An aircraft system in accordance with one embodiment includes a thrust reverser having a first inner panel and a second inner panel opposite the first inner panel. The first and second inner panels have an inner surface and an upper portion. The system further includes a catch projecting inwardly from the inner surface and the upper portion of the first inner panel, and a latch projecting inwardly from the inner surface and the upper portion of the second inner panel. The latch is positioned to selectively interlock with the catch to inhibit relative movement between the first and second inner panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John T. Strunk, Bruce Gabel