Patents by Inventor Carl Aaron Davison
Carl Aaron Davison 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: 10953986Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a modular unit through a confined entryway. The modular unit includes portions that are foldable between a transit configuration and a deployed configuration. In the transit configuration, the modular unit can fit through the confined entryway. In the deployed configuration, the modular unit may not fit through the door, but can have larger dimensions. Once past the confined entryway, the foldable portions can be quickly moved to the deployed configuration and fixed in place with a small number of pins or other fasteners. In some instances, multiple modular units may be attached together to form a larger unit. The modular units can include foldable portions, and the modular units can be connected together with a relatively small number of fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Patent number: 10314285Abstract: A system and method for exiting an overhead area in an aircraft. An egress apparatus is automatically moved from a closed state to an open state in response to opening a hatch that closes an opening in an overhead area in an aircraft. The apparatus comprises a platform attached to a substantially vertical structure by a first hinge structure. A guide panel is attached to the platform by a second hinge structure. The apparatus is configured to be moved from a closed state to an open state. The platform extends outward from the substantially vertical structure and under the opening in an overhead area in an aircraft when the apparatus is the open state. The guide panel extends upward from the platform when the apparatus is in the open state.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Marius I. Ursescu, Carl Aaron Davison, Andrew P. Keleher, Edward W. Gillette, Kenneth G. Davis, Andrew Francis Szerlag
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Patent number: 10037403Abstract: A system and method for managing a desired part. A manufacturing system comprises a product lifecycle management tool configured to retrieve from a database based on a number of search parameters. The product lifecycle management tool is further configured to define, for each of retrieved part models, a prism having a volume that contains a volume of a part corresponding to the each of the retrieved part models. The product lifecycle management tool is further configured to display on a display system an assembly model including a three-dimensional view of candidate parts using the retrieved part models arranged in positions relative to each other. The candidate parts in the three-dimensional view are displayed in a side-by-side configuration in an order based on a number of characteristics of each prism such that a part model that most closely matches the desired part may be identified and selected for reuse.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen Michael Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Patent number: 9908283Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20180037324Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a modular unit through a confined entryway. The modular unit includes portions that are foldable between a transit configuration and a deployed configuration. In the transit configuration, the modular unit can fit through the confined entryway. In the deployed configuration, the modular unit may not fit through the door, but can have larger dimensions. Once past the confined entryway, the foldable portions can be quickly moved to the deployed configuration and fixed in place with a small number of pins or other fasteners. In some instances, multiple modular units may be attached together to form a larger unit. The modular units can include foldable portions, and the modular units can be connected together with a relatively small number of fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Stephen M. YOUNG, Carl Aaron DAVISON
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Patent number: 9809311Abstract: A mounting system may be installed in an aircraft, such as by installing a first plate and a second plate on either side of a sandwich panel wall in a personal space of an aircraft. The first plate and second plate may be coupled together, and a structural interface may receive a mounting accessory such that it is positioned adjacent the first plate. A personal electronic device may be mounted to the mounting accessory, thereby facilitating use of the personal electronic device on-board the aircraft. Such a mounting system may facilitate the use of personal electronic devices in lieu of costly in-flight entertainment systems. The first plate and second plate may be secured to a honeycomb core sandwich panel, such that fasteners may extend through inserts extending through the core, thereby distributing the weight of the personal electronic device and mounting accessory via the first plate and second plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen Michael Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Patent number: 9802704Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a modular unit through a confined entryway. The modular unit includes portions that are foldable between a transit configuration and a deployed configuration. In the transit configuration, the modular unit can fit through the confined entryway. In the deployed configuration, the modular unit may not fit through the door, but can have larger dimensions. Once past the confined entryway, the foldable portions can be quickly moved to the deployed configuration and fixed in place with a small number of pins or other fasteners. In some instances, multiple modular units may be attached together to form a larger unit. The modular units can include foldable portions, and the modular units can be connected together with a relatively small number of fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Publication number: 20170121024Abstract: A mounting system may be installed in an aircraft, such as by installing a first plate and a second plate on either side of a sandwich panel wall in a personal space of an aircraft. The first plate and second plate may be coupled together, and a structural interface may receive a mounting accessory such that it is positioned adjacent the first plate. A personal electronic device may be mounted to the mounting accessory, thereby facilitating use of the personal electronic device on-board the aircraft. Such a mounting system may facilitate the use of personal electronic devices in lieu of costly in-flight entertainment systems. The first plate and second plate may be secured to a honeycomb core sandwich panel, such that fasteners may extend through inserts extending through the core, thereby distributing the weight of the personal electronic device and mounting accessory via the first plate and second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Stephen Michael Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Publication number: 20160264246Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a modular unit through a confined entryway. The modular unit includes portions that are foldable between a transit configuration and a deployed configuration. In the transit configuration, the modular unit can fit through the confined entryway. In the deployed configuration, the modular unit may not fit through the door, but can have larger dimensions. Once past the confined entryway, the foldable portions can be quickly moved to the deployed configuration and fixed in place with a small number of pins or other fasteners. In some instances, multiple modular units may be attached together to form a larger unit. The modular units can include foldable portions, and the modular units can be connected together with a relatively small number of fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Stephen M. YOUNG, Carl Aaron DAVISON
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Patent number: 9371085Abstract: Cart control systems and methods of controlling cart caster direction allow for operation of carts near walls without caster jamming. Cart control systems comprise a cart with one or more swivel casters, a wall, and a guide surface proximate the wall that is configured to swivel outwardly at least one of the swivel casters to be directed toward the wall when the swivel caster traverses the guide surface in a direction substantially parallel to the wall. When the caster is directed toward the wall, the floor contact of the caster is further away from the wall than the swivel axis of the caster and generally under the cart. When reversing direction, the caster swivels outwardly, with the floor contact remaining further away from the wall and generally under the cart. Thus, the caster does not swivel into the wall and jam the cart.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen Michael Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Publication number: 20160158995Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer
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Patent number: 9340294Abstract: A system and method for exiting a crew rest area located in an overhead area in an aircraft. An opening in the crew rest area is located in an overhead area in the aircraft. An egress apparatus is configured to move between a closed state and an open state. The egress apparatus is configured to direct a person moving on the egress apparatus from the opening to a passenger cabin in the aircraft when the egress apparatus is in the open state.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Andrew P. Keleher, Edward W. Gillette, Kenneth G. Davis, Andrew Francis Szerlag, Marius I. Ursescu, Carl Aaron Davison
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Patent number: 9205616Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20150321761Abstract: Cart control systems and methods of controlling cart caster direction allow for operation of carts near walls without caster jamming. Cart control systems comprise a cart with one or more swivel casters, a wall, and a guide surface proximate the wall that is configured to swivel outwardly at least one of the swivel casters to be directed toward the wall when the swivel caster traverses the guide surface in a direction substantially parallel to the wall. When the caster is directed toward the wall, the floor contact of the caster is further away from the wall than the swivel axis of the caster and generally under the cart. When reversing direction, the caster swivels outwardly, with the floor contact remaining further away from the wall and generally under the cart. Thus, the caster does not swivel into the wall and jam the cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen Michael Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Publication number: 20150199470Abstract: A system and method for managing a desired part. A manufacturing system comprises a product lifecycle management tool configured to retrieve from a database based on a number of search parameters. The product lifecycle management tool is further configured to define, for each of retrieved part models, a prism having a volume that contains a volume of a part corresponding to the each of the retrieved part models. The product lifecycle management tool is further configured to display on a display system an assembly model including a three-dimensional view of candidate parts using the retrieved part models arranged in positions relative to each other. The candidate parts in the three-dimensional view are displayed in a side-by-side configuration in an order based on a number of characteristics of each prism such that a part model that most closely matches the desired part may be identified and selected for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Stephen Michael Young, Carl Aaron Davison
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Publication number: 20150101738Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a bend in composite panel. A method for forming a bend in a composite panel comprises forming a slot having a curved flange in the composite panel, inserting a sheet into the curved flange, and bending the composite panel with the slot and the sheet within the curved flange about a longitudinal axis of the slot to form the bend.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Stephen M. Young, Carl Aaron Davison, Will George Pfeffer