Patents by Inventor Chris Samhammer

Chris Samhammer 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: 8232971
    Abstract: An electrically dimmable window (“EDW”) system comprising an EDW, a control switch, and a controller. The switch and controller control the light transmittance level of the EDW. State indicators indicate when the EDW is in transition from one light transmittance level to another level. When there is no transition in light transmittance level, the indicators may denote the current light transmittance level of the EDW.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Chongman Whang, Steve A. Chennault, Chris Samhammer
  • Publication number: 20090302621
    Abstract: A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Ximena Rozo, Patrick C. Moran, David A. Young, Linsey K. Mallory, Juliane B. Trummer, Chris Samhammer, Richard K. Simms
  • Patent number: 7552954
    Abstract: A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ximena Rozo, Patrick C. Moran, David A. Young, Linsey K. Mallory, Juliane B. Trummer, Chris Samhammer, Richard K. Simms
  • Publication number: 20080066971
    Abstract: An electrically dimmable window (“EDW”) system comprising an EDW, a control switch, and a controller. The switch and controller control the light transmittance level of the EDW. State indicators indicate when the EDW is in transition from one light transmittance level to another level. When there is no transition in light transmittance level, the indicators may denote the current light transmittance level of the EDW.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Chongman Whang, Steve Chennault, Chris Samhammer
  • Publication number: 20080055731
    Abstract: An electrically dimmable window (“EDW”) system comprising an EDW, a control switch, and a controller. The switch and controller control the light transmittance level of the EDW. State indicators indicate when the EDW is in transition from one light transmittance level to another level. When there is no transition in light transmittance level, the indicators may denote the current light transmittance level of the EDW.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony W. Boston, Steven A. St. Onge, Chris Samhammer, Chongman Whang, Todd F. Adams, Edward G. Nielsen, James M. Malek
  • Patent number: 7302150
    Abstract: An assembly for providing an indicator includes a light source, a stationary member, a first optical fiber coupled to the light source and to the stationary member, a movable panel, and a first latch assembly coupling the stationary member and the movable panel. The latch assembly has an unlatched position and a latched position. The assembly further includes a second optical fiber coupled to the movable panel, an indicator coupled to the movable panel, and a second optical fiber whereby in the last position, light from the first optical fiber is coupled to the second optical fiber differently than in the latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ralph D. Druckman, Chris Samhammer, Chad D. Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20070253674
    Abstract: An assembly for providing an indicator includes a light source, a stationary member, a first optical fiber coupled to the light source and to the stationary member, a movable panel, and a first latch assembly coupling the stationary member and the movable panel. The latch assembly has an unlatched position and a latched position. The assembly further includes a second optical fiber coupled to the movable panel, an indicator coupled to the movable panel, and a second optical fiber whereby in the last position, light from the first optical fiber is coupled to the second optical fiber differently than in the latched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Ralph Druckman, Chris Samhammer, Chad Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20070200366
    Abstract: A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Ximena Rozo, Patrick Moran, David Young, Linsey Mallory, Juliane Trummer, Chris Samhammer, Richard Simms
  • Patent number: D543437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Linsey K. Mallory, Patrick C. Moran, Ximana Rozo, Chris Samhammer, Richard K. Simms, Juliane B. Trummer, David A. Young
  • Patent number: D543831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ralph D. Druckman, Chris Samhammer, Chad D. Schmitz