Patents by Inventor Craig A. Auestad

Craig A. Auestad 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).

  • Convertible seat systems for wide body aircraft
    Patent number: 6012679
    Abstract: Selected rows of seats for a wide body aircraft (i.e., having two or more passenger aisles) have seat groups that can expand or contract to change the number of seats in a row and the seat width. Conversion is possible with all seat components remaining attached to their respective frames, so that no detachable units have to be stowed. The convertible seat configurations are adaptable to incorporating individual amenities, including individual electronic displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Craig A. Auestad
  • Stowable module airplane lavatory
    Patent number: 6007025
    Abstract: A stowable module, i.e., a storage container, that provides storage space in the airplane without occupying revenue floorspace. The stowable module comprises an integrated feature of a sidewall lavatory. The stowable module stows inside a sidewall lavatory during ground, takeoff, and landing operations. During flight, the stowable module is deployed by a flight attendant into an adjacent doorway area so that the lavatory can be used by passengers and crew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brian D. Coughren, James D. Callahan, Michael I. Ruby, Bryan R. Dressler, Peter J. Arnold, Craig A. Auestad
  • Convertible seat systems for wide body aircraft
    Patent number: 5957407
    Abstract: Selected rows of seats for a wide body aircraft (i.e., having two or more passenger aisles) have seat groups that can expand or contract to change the number of seats in a row and the seat width. Conversion is possible with all seat components remaining attached to their respective frames, so that no detachable units have to be stowed. The convertible seat configurations are adaptable to incorporating individual amenities, including individual electronic displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Craig A. Auestad