Patents by Inventor Christopher Schwitters

Christopher Schwitters 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).

  • Barrier door for an aircraft
    Patent number: 12227282
    Abstract: A barrier door to control movement of persons through an opening within a cabin area of an aircraft. The barrier door includes a body comprising an upper side, a lower side, and lateral sides. A lock is connected to the body and includes an elongated member and a pin. The pin is movable between a disengaged position with a distal end retracted and an engaged position with the distal end extending outward beyond the elongated member. A release mechanism is threaded on the elongated member and is rotatable relative to the elongated member to adjust a position of the elongated member and pin relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew William Mueller, Christopher Schwitters
  • Barrier Door for an Aircraft
    Publication number: 20240417056
    Abstract: A barrier door to control movement of persons through an opening within a cabin area of an aircraft. The barrier door includes a body comprising an upper side, a lower side, and lateral sides. A lock is connected to the body and includes an elongated member and a pin. The pin is movable between a disengaged position with a distal end retracted and an engaged position with the distal end extending outward beyond the elongated member. A release mechanism is threaded on the elongated member and is rotatable relative to the elongated member to adjust a position of the elongated member and pin relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew William Mueller, Christopher Schwitters