Patents by Inventor Christopher Wheaton
Christopher Wheaton 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: 11203979Abstract: Apparatus and system for containing a rupture of a duct. The apparatus includes an air-permeable sheet, such as a wide-weave fiberglass sheet. The air-permeable sheet includes a strap arranged on a first side of the sheet such that it forms diamond-shaped patterns along a longitudinal axis. The strap can be made of a tight-weave fiberglass. Laterally-spaced corners of the diamond-shaped patterns include connection members that can be engaged to affix the strap and the air-permeable sheet around a duct. Various aspects include an air-impermeable air barrier surrounding the wide-weave fiberglass sheet and strap. The air barrier can include a window that directs air from a ruptured duct. Various aspects can be used on a bleed-air duct of an aircraft. The window of the air barrier can be aimed at a temperature sensor. A valve can close the bleed-air duct if the temperature sensor detects a high temperature leak.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Christopher Wheaton, Mark S. Shander
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Publication number: 20180363560Abstract: Apparatus and system for containing a rupture of a duct. The apparatus includes an air-permeable sheet, such as a wide-weave fiberglass sheet. The air-permeable sheet includes a strap arranged on a first side of the sheet such that it forms diamond-shaped patterns along a longitudinal axis. The strap can be made of a tight-weave fiberglass. Laterally-spaced corners of the diamond-shaped patterns include connection members that can be engaged to affix the strap and the air-permeable sheet around a duct. Various aspects include an air-impermeable air barrier surrounding the wide-weave fiberglass sheet and strap. The air barrier can include a window that directs air from a ruptured duct. Various aspects can be used on a bleed-air duct of an aircraft. The window of the air barrier can be aimed at a temperature sensor. A valve can close the bleed-air duct if the temperature sensor detects a high temperature leak.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Christopher WHEATON, Mark S. SHANDER
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Patent number: 10060355Abstract: Apparatus and system for containing a rupture of a duct. The apparatus includes an air-permeable sheet, such as a wide-weave fiberglass sheet. The air-permeable sheet includes a strap arranged on a first side of the sheet such that it forms diamond-shaped patterns along a longitudinal axis. The strap can be made of a tight-weave fiberglass. Laterally-spaced corners of the diamond-shaped patterns include connection members that can be engaged to affix the strap and the air-permeable sheet around a duct. Various aspects include an air-impermeable air barrier surrounding the wide-weave fiberglass sheet and strap. The air barrier can include a window that directs air from a ruptured duct. Various aspects can be used on a bleed-air duct of an aircraft. The window of the air barrier can be aimed at a temperature sensor. A valve can close the bleed-air duct if the temperature sensor detects a high temperature leak.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Christopher Wheaton, Mark Stephen Shander
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Patent number: 10001232Abstract: Methods and systems for protecting a duct joint are provided. An assembly for protecting a joint formed between a first duct and an adjacent second duct includes a first coupling element coupled about the first duct and a second coupling element coupled about the second duct. The assembly also includes a plurality of axial straps coupled between the first coupling element and the second coupling element such that each axial strap of the plurality of straps forms a loop that encircles a portion of each of the first coupling element and the second coupling element.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael Strasik, Jean-Michel Fouard, Christopher Wheaton
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Publication number: 20170060272Abstract: An electronic smart pen is disclosed that comprises a housing with a twist ring and a marker that is configured to be in an exposed state or in a retracted state. In the exposed state a tip of the marker is exposed from the housing, while the retracted state has the tip being enclosed by the housing. The smart pen also comprises an internal power switch that toggles the electronics of the smart pen between an on-state and an off-state. Rotating the twist ring provides a combined mechanism to move the marker from the retracted state to the exposed state, while also toggling the power switch from the off-state to the on-state so that the marker is automatically extended when the pen is turned on.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Christopher Wheaton, Chi Kin Benjamin Leung, Gregory Robert Cerny, Kyle Aya Naydo
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Publication number: 20160265702Abstract: Methods and systems for protecting a duct joint are provided. An assembly for protecting a joint formed between a first duct and an adjacent second duct includes a first coupling element coupled about the first duct and a second coupling element coupled about the second duct. The assembly also includes a plurality of axial straps coupled between the first coupling element and the second coupling element such that each axial strap of the plurality of straps forms a loop that encircles a portion of each of the first coupling element and the second coupling element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Michael Strasik, Jean-Michel Fouard, Christopher Wheaton
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Publication number: 20160230670Abstract: Apparatus and system for containing a rupture of a duct. The apparatus includes an air-permeable sheet, such as a wide-weave fiberglass sheet. The air-permeable sheet includes a strap arranged on a first side of the sheet such that it forms diamond-shaped patterns along a longitudinal axis. The strap can be made of a tight-weave fiberglass. Laterally-spaced corners of the diamond-shaped patterns include connection members that can be engaged to affix the strap and the air-permeable sheet around a duct. Various aspects include an air-impermeable air barrier surrounding the wide-weave fiberglass sheet and strap. The air barrier can include a window that directs air from a ruptured duct. Various aspects can be used on a bleed-air duct of an aircraft. The window of the air barrier can be aimed at a temperature sensor. A valve can close the bleed-air duct if the temperature sensor detects a high temperature leak.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Christopher WHEATON, Mark Stephen SHANDER
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Publication number: 20150116290Abstract: An electronic smart pen is disclosed that comprises a housing with a twist ring and a marker that is configured to be in an exposed state or in a retracted state. In the exposed state a tip of the marker is exposed from the housing, while the retracted state has the tip being enclosed by the housing. The smart pen also comprises an internal power switch that toggles the electronics of the smart pen between an on-state and an off-state. Rotating the twist ring provides a combined mechanism to move the marker from the retracted state to the exposed state, while also toggling the power switch from the off-state to the on-state so that the marker is automatically extended when the pen is turned on.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Christopher Wheaton, Chi Kin Benjamin Leung, Gregory Robert Cerny, Kyle Aya Naydo
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Patent number: 8660942Abstract: A system for managing loans and loan leads is described. The loan and loan lead management system features software and hardware that permit loan applications to be received, submitted, and processed in an automated electronic process while also generating leads based on loan applicants whose loan applications are rejected or withdrawn that may be sold to other lenders. Another module of the system's software permits loan applicant information to be cross-checked against databases containing details concerning defaulted borrowers to enhance the ability of lenders to engage in collection efforts against debtors. The system may also be installed at a retail location to provider store-level loan application submission and processing that can generate resalable leads that can be transmitted by a system administrator to lead purchasers.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Advance Loan Technologies LLCInventors: Devon Cohen, Barbara Dolan, Eugene Pratasenia, Mikalai Varnitski, Peter J. Buggeln, Leslie Kevin Suttles, Christopher Wheaton
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Publication number: 20120317015Abstract: A system for managing loans and loan leads is described. The loan and loan lead management system features software and hardware that permit loan applications to be received, submitted, and processed in an automated electronic process while also generating leads based on loan applicants whose loan applications are rejected or withdrawn that may be sold to other lenders. Another module of the system's software permits loan applicant information to be cross-checked against databases containing details concerning defaulted borrowers to enhance the ability of lenders to engage in collection efforts against debtors. The system may also be installed at a retail location to provider store-level loan application submission and processing that can generate resalable leads that can be transmitted by a system administrator to lead purchasers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Devon Cohen, Barbara Dolan, Eugene Pratasenia, Mikalai Varnitski, Peter J. Buggeln, Leslie Kevin Suttles, Christopher Wheaton
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Publication number: 20060049213Abstract: A pressurised liquid dispenser, primarily for dispensing beer, in use, comprises an inner chamber (22) for said liquid, an outer chamber (15) for pressurised gas, the outer chamber surrounding the inner chamber, a casing (13:13a) of the inner chamber being of plastics material and connected to a casing (10:10a) of the outer chamber by ribs/webs (25:25a). A gas pressure regulator (24) is housed within the dispenser to reduce the pressure of the gas from the outer chamber to the inner chamber, and maintain the lower pressure in the inner chamber as liquid is dispensed therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventor: Christopher Wheaton
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Patent number: D704188Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Livescribe Inc.Inventors: Chi Kin Benjamin Leung, Christopher Wheaton, Daniel Kendall Harden, Kyle Andrew Buzzard
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Patent number: D709070Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Livescribe Inc.Inventors: Chi Kin Benjamin Leung, Christopher Wheaton, Daniel Kendall Harden, Kyle Andrew Buzzard