Patents by Inventor Cory M. Hitchcock
Cory M. Hitchcock 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: 11370562Abstract: Examples include an apparatus for providing a point of attachment to a structural component, the apparatus including: a first grommet comprising: a head; and a shaft that extends from a first side of the head, where the shaft comprises a first attachment component opposite the head; a gasket bonded to a second side of the head that is opposite the first side, where the gasket, the head, and the shaft are aligned and a hole is formed through the gasket, the head, and the shaft; and a second grommet comprising a second attachment component that is configured to engage the first attachment component of the first grommet.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Cory M. Hitchcock
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Patent number: 11072411Abstract: Devices and methods to control moisture at a support member in a vehicle. The devices are configured to be attached to the support member and include a moisture absorbing portion and an evaporative portion. Methods of assembling the support member in the vehicle include prefabricating the device and preassembling the device onto the support member prior to the support member being installed in the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Michael D. Maultsby, Douglas A. Lods
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Publication number: 20210107686Abstract: Examples include an apparatus for providing a point of attachment to a structural component, the apparatus including: a first grommet comprising: a head; and a shaft that extends from a first side of the head, where the shaft comprises a first attachment component opposite the head; a gasket bonded to a second side of the head that is opposite the first side, where the gasket, the head, and the shaft are aligned and a hole is formed through the gasket, the head, and the shaft; and a second grommet comprising a second attachment component that is configured to engage the first attachment component of the first grommet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventor: Cory M. Hitchcock
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Patent number: 10737756Abstract: A moisture control apparatus for use with a structure within an aircraft, the structure including an upper surface, the moisture control apparatus comprising: a moisture absorbing layer including a moisture absorbing material, the layer including a leading edge, a trailing edge, side edges, an upper surface, and, a lower surface; and, a reverse-bevel defined along the leading edge of the layer, wherein the reverse-bevel and the upper surface of the structure define a gutter configured to retain moisture flowing along the upper surface of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Trevor Milton Laib, Ernest Leland Gibson, IV
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Patent number: 10737755Abstract: A moisture control apparatus for use with a structure within an aircraft fuselage, the structure including an upper surface, the apparatus comprising: a moisture absorbing layer including a moisture absorbing material, the layer including a leading edge, a trailing edge, side edges, an upper surface, and, a lower surface; and, a wicking layer disposed in fluid communication with the lower surface of the moisture absorbing layer, the wicking layer including a wicking layer leading edge, a wicking layer trailing edge and a wicking layer upper surface configured for capillary action of moisture from the wicking layer trailing edge towards the wicking layer leading edge, wherein the wicking layer leading edge is offset from the leading edge of the moisture absorbing layer such that an offset portion of the wicking layer is exposed to air to facilitate evaporation of the moisture.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Cory M. Hitchcock
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Patent number: 10486832Abstract: A method of protecting a monument during manufacturing of a vehicle. The method includes attaching a plurality of brackets to the monument prior to installation in the vehicle, each of the plurality of brackets having corresponding fasteners facing outwardly relative to the monument. The method also includes connecting a blanket to the corresponding fasteners. The method also includes installing the monument in the vehicle, disconnecting the blanket, and removing the plurality of brackets from the monument.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ryan Nelson Marcelo Abelon, Cory M. Hitchcock, Toai Dac Tran, Thomas Ralph Smith, Jr., Jon Burton Shaw
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Patent number: 10414480Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing aircraft sidewall. One embodiment comprises a hanger for supporting sections of sidewall for an aircraft. The hanger includes an elongated vertical member that attaches to a frame of the aircraft, and sets of keyholes that are each arranged in a vertical pattern along the member and that are each configured to support a corresponding section of sidewall of the aircraft. Each keyhole includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a fitting from a section of sidewall, and a slot dimensioned to slidably accept the fitting via the receptacle to secure the fitting in place. The slot size of keyholes in each set varies from one end of the vertical pattern to another end of the vertical pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Thomas S. Perkins, Erik Ivar Wiman, Gregory A. Tubbs
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Publication number: 20190106191Abstract: Devices and methods to control moisture at a support member in a vehicle. The devices are configured to be attached to the support member and include a moisture absorbing portion and an evaporative portion. Methods of assembling the support member in the vehicle include prefabricating the device and preassembling the device onto the support member prior to the support member being installed in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Michael D. Maultsby, Douglas A. Lods
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Publication number: 20190071162Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing aircraft sidewall. One embodiment comprises a hanger for supporting sections of sidewall for an aircraft. The hanger includes an elongated vertical member that attaches to a frame of the aircraft, and sets of keyholes that are each arranged in a vertical pattern along the member and that are each configured to support a corresponding section of sidewall of the aircraft. Each keyhole includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a fitting from a section of sidewall, and a slot dimensioned to slidably accept the fitting via the receptacle to secure the fitting in place. The slot size of keyholes in each set varies from one end of the vertical pattern to another end of the vertical pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Thomas S. Perkins, Erik Ivar Wiman, Gregory A. Tubbs
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Patent number: 10137975Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing aircraft sidewall. One embodiment comprises a hanger for supporting sections of sidewall for an aircraft. The hanger includes an elongated vertical member that attaches to a frame of the aircraft, and sets of keyholes that are each arranged in a vertical pattern along the member and that are each configured to support a corresponding section of sidewall of the aircraft. Each keyhole includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a fitting from a section of sidewall, and a slot dimensioned to slidably accept the fitting via the receptacle to secure the fitting in place. The slot size of keyholes in each set varies from one end of the vertical pattern to another end of the vertical pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Thomas S. Perkins, Erik Ivar Wiman, Gregory A. Tubbs
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Patent number: 10093407Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced water capture systems for aircraft interiors. One embodiment is a strip that is formed from a water-absorbent material for retaining moisture. The strip is adhered to an interior surface of an aircraft at a location proximate to an entry point for water into a cabin of the aircraft, and the strip comprises holes within the water-absorbent material that are staggered with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Cory M. Hitchcock
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Publication number: 20180105252Abstract: A moisture control apparatus for use with a structure within an aircraft, the structure including an upper surface, the moisture control apparatus comprising: a moisture absorbing layer including a moisture absorbing material, the layer including a leading edge, a trailing edge, side edges, an upper surface, and, a lower surface; and, a reverse-bevel defined along the leading edge of the layer, wherein the reverse-bevel and the upper surface of the structure define a gutter configured to retain moisture flowing along the upper surface of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: CORY M. HITCHCOCK, Trevor Milton Laib, Ernest Leland Gibson, IV
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Publication number: 20180105251Abstract: A moisture control apparatus for use with a structure within an aircraft fuselage, the structure including an upper surface, the apparatus comprising: a moisture absorbing layer including a moisture absorbing material, the layer including a leading edge, a trailing edge, side edges, an upper surface, and, a lower surface; and, a wicking layer disposed in fluid communication with the lower surface of the moisture absorbing layer, the wicking layer including a wicking layer leading edge, a wicking layer trailing edge and a wicking layer upper surface configured for capillary action of moisture from the wicking layer trailing edge towards the wicking layer leading edge, wherein the wicking layer leading edge is offset from the leading edge of the moisture absorbing layer such that an offset portion of the wicking layer is exposed to air to facilitate evaporation of the moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: CORY M. HITCHCOCK
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Publication number: 20170291725Abstract: A method of protecting a monument during manufacturing of a vehicle. The method includes attaching a plurality of brackets to the monument prior to installation in the vehicle, each of the plurality of brackets having corresponding fasteners facing outwardly relative to the monument. The method also includes connecting a blanket to the corresponding fasteners. The method also includes installing the monument in the vehicle, disconnecting the blanket, and removing the plurality of brackets from the monument.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Ryan Nelson Marcelo Abelon, Cory M. Hitchcock, Toai Dac Tran, Thomas Ralph Smith, JR., Jon Burton Shaw
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Publication number: 20170291676Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing aircraft sidewall. One embodiment comprises a hanger for supporting sections of sidewall for an aircraft. The hanger includes an elongated vertical member that attaches to a frame of the aircraft, and sets of keyholes that are each arranged in a vertical pattern along the member and that are each configured to support a corresponding section of sidewall of the aircraft. Each keyhole includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a fitting from a section of sidewall, and a slot dimensioned to slidably accept the fitting via the receptacle to secure the fitting in place. The slot size of keyholes in each set varies from one end of the vertical pattern to another end of the vertical pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Thomas S. Perkins, Erik Ivar Wiman, Gregory A. Tubbs
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Publication number: 20170129582Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced water capture systems for aircraft interiors. One embodiment is a strip that is formed from a water-absorbent material for retaining moisture. The strip is adhered to an interior surface of an aircraft at a location proximate to an entry point for water into a cabin of the aircraft, and the strip comprises holes within the water-absorbent material that are staggered with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Cory M. Hitchcock
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Patent number: 7993084Abstract: A fastener includes a fastener body having a screw opening, a plurality of resilient fastener fingers extending from the fastener body, a finger tooth extending from each of the plurality of fastener fingers and a fastener screw extending through the screw opening and between the plurality of fastener fingers. The fastener screw is adapted for push installation through the screw opening and between the plurality of fastener fingers and threaded removal from the screw opening and between the plurality of fastener fingers.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Boeing CompanyInventor: Cory M. Hitchcock
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Patent number: 7798447Abstract: Non-protruding seat track apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a track includes an elongated support having a support surface and an engagement surface. The support surface is adapted to engage a lower surface of a floor panel, and the engagement surface is adapted to be coupled to a payload assembly. The engagement surface is at least one of flush with and recessed below the lower surface of the floor panel when the support surface is engaged with the lower surface. The engagement surface may have at least one of an engagement slot and an attachment aperture disposed therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Walter Forrest Frantz, Martin R. Grether, Cory M. Hitchcock, Gina C. Pischke, Todd Evan Jones, Paul R. Fortado
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Publication number: 20090236471Abstract: Non-protruding seat track apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a track includes an elongated support having a support surface and an engagement surface. The support surface is adapted to engage a lower surface of a floor panel, and the engagement surface is adapted to be coupled to a payload assembly. The engagement surface is at least one of flush with and recessed below the lower surface of the floor panel when the support surface is engaged with the lower surface. The engagement surface may have at least one of an engagement slot and an attachment aperture disposed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Walter Forrest Frantz, Martin R. Grether, Cory M. Hitchcock, Gina C. Pischke, Todd Evan Jones, Paul R. Fortado
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Patent number: 7506855Abstract: Non-protruding seat track apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a track includes an elongated support having a support surface and an engagement surface. The support surface is adapted to engage a lower surface of a floor panel, and the engagement surface is adapted to be coupled to a payload assembly. The engagement surface is at least one of flush with and recessed below the lower surface of the floor panel when the support surface is engaged with the lower surface. The engagement surface may have at least one of an engagement slot and an attachment aperture disposed therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Walter Forrest Frantz, Gina C. Pischke, Martin R. Grether, Todd Evan Jones, Cory M. Hitchcock, Paul R. Fortado