Patents by Inventor Craig Cunningham
Craig Cunningham 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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Publication number: 20240108383Abstract: Examples of modular intermedullary nails are described. In one case, a modular intermedullary nail includes a proximal end component, a distal end component and a modular component. The modular component includes a piezoelectric segment to generate an electric charge based on mechanical stress applied to the modular intermedullary nail. A proximal connector connects the modular component to the proximal end component, and a distal connector connects the modular component to the distal end component. The intermedullary nail further includes at least one electrode to electrically couple the electric charge to facilitate bone regrowth.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Elizabeth Annamaria FRIIS, Ember KRECH, Zachary PESSIA, Craig CUNNINGHAM
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Patent number: 9682525Abstract: A method for compacting trash while in-flight includes moving a storage chamber into a chamber operating position within a dead space inaccessible from in front of a galley, securing the storage chamber in the chamber operating position, executing a compaction cycle, and removing the storage chamber into a chamber maintenance position in which compacted trash is removable from the storage chamber accessible from in front of the galley.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
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Patent number: 9137085Abstract: A system and method for controlling a performance of a communication link in a data communication system comprises mapping performance of a communication link, as characterized by metrics computed at a first protocol layer in a network device, to quality of the communication link as characterized by metrics computed at a second protocol layer in the network device. The second protocol layer is higher than the first protocol layer in a protocol stack running on the network device. A setting of one or more communication link controls at the first protocol layer is adjusted to attain a given communication link performance at the first protocol layer that, according to the mapping between the communication link performance at the first protocol layer and the quality of the communication link at the second protocol layer, corresponds to a target quality of the communication link at a second protocol layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: BROADCOM CORPORATIONInventor: Christopher Craig Cunningham
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Publication number: 20150059363Abstract: A mobile galley cart including a wheeled insulated housing having a door configured to open to access to the interior of the housing, a thermoelectric chiller mounted near the bottom of the cart, cold air ducting in fluid communication with the thermoelectric chiller and opening to the interior of the housing, and warm air ducting including a warm air exhaust arranged to exhaust warm air from the mobile galley cart. A mobile galley cart system including a cart configured to dock at a separate service wall to provide service connections therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Peter Burd, Jenny Wilson, Craig Cunningham
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Publication number: 20130269545Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
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Patent number: 8490543Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
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Publication number: 20130114625Abstract: A system and method for controlling a performance of a communication link in a data communication system comprises mapping performance of a communication link, as characterized by metrics computed at a first protocol layer in a network device, to quality of the communication link as characterized by metrics computed at a second protocol layer in the network device. The second protocol layer is higher than the first protocol layer in a protocol stack running on the network device. A setting of one or more communication link controls at the first protocol layer is adjusted to attain a given communication link performance at the first protocol layer that, according to the mapping between the communication link performance at the first protocol layer and the quality of the communication link at the second protocol layer, corresponds to a target quality of the communication link at a second protocol layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventor: Christopher Craig Cunningham
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Publication number: 20120285335Abstract: An aircraft galley includes a beverage center including one or more hot beverage makers, and one or more combination oven-chiller units for multiple replaceable meal carrier rotables. The beverage center may also include an espresso maker, a milk frothing device, a hot water dispenser, a pull out drip tray, drain pan or sink, and a control panel. The aircraft galley also includes a main work deck with a sliding, pull-out work deck portion, and may include one or more pull-out combination drain-sink drawers including one or more individual drain-sinks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Craig CUNNINGHAM, Sebastien A. RAMUS, Sebastian PETRY, Christopher I. PIRIE, Michiel BLAAUWHOF
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Publication number: 20120137902Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
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Patent number: 8122823Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
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Patent number: 8087611Abstract: A galley unit with a cart lift is provided for elevated storage of a food and beverage cart. The galley unit includes a mounting rack configured for mounting at least one first galley component thereon. The cart lift includes a platform for supporting a second galley component thereon. The platform is movable between a fully lowered, fully extended position and a fully raised, fully retracted position with the second galley component supported thereon. A support pillar is positioned to one side of the mounting rack and is operable to support and manipulate the platform in a fore-and-aft motion between a fully extended position and a fully retracted position, and in an up-and-down motion between a fully lowered position and a fully raised position. The support pillar may include an operator controlled passive lifting system for assisting manipulation of the platform.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Geraldine Arnold, Craig Cunningham, Peter Burd, Mark Wayne Peurifoy
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Patent number: 8042819Abstract: A foldable galley cart including a plurality of frame members that are hinged together to form an expandable frame, a flexible material attached to and carried by the frame that forms a generally rectangular-shaped, open-topped bin when the frame is in an expanded configuration, at least one set of wheels rotatably attached to the frame, and a handle attached to the frame. A collapsible galley cart for serving food containers during a flight that is collapsible so that it may be readily stored within a compartment of an aircraft galley unit between uses.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Geraldine Arnold, Craig Cunningham, Peter Burd, Mark Detisi
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Patent number: 7954761Abstract: A modular integrated galley used for food preparation and storage in a passenger vehicle includes a mounting rack defining a plurality of openings or spaces and having a plurality of structural mounting points disposed within the spaces for receiving a plurality of individual galley modules. Each of the galley modules including a generally box-like outer shell having top, bottom, front, rear, and side walls. At least two of the galley modules having a different functional component contained within the outer shell that is selected from the group consisting of a beverage maker, a water dispensing unit, an oven, a refrigerator and a storage compartment. The modular integrated galley further including means for interconnecting adjacent galley modules including an elongate connecting rail defining an outer perimeter having at least two slots formed along the outer perimeter for receiving complimentary ribs on adjacent galley modules.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Glenn A. Johnson, Craig Cunningham, Jenny Wilson
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Publication number: 20100307350Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
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Publication number: 20100140398Abstract: A galley unit comprising a plurality of mid-level modules and a plurality of high-level modules that are assembled together to form a modular galley unit, wherein at least one of the mid-level modules is a beverage maker unit. A combination comprising an aircraft and a modular galley unit, wherein at least one of the modules is a beverage maker unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: Craig Cunningham, Mark De Tisi, Peter Burd, Jenny Wilson, Sebastien Ramus, Geraldine Arnold, Glenn Johnson
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Publication number: 20080150406Abstract: A galley unit for storing at least one container therein comprising a deck defining a surface for supporting the at least one container, and at least one support arm including a first member and a second member interconnected by a lift cylinder, wherein the first member is attached to the galley unit and the second member is attached to the deck. The deck is selectively movable between a fully lowered and a fully raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: Geraldine Arnold, Glenn A. Johnson, Craig Cunningham, Mark Wayne Peurifoy
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Publication number: 20080129159Abstract: A modular integrated galley used for food preparation and storage in a passenger vehicle includes a mounting rack defining a plurality of openings or spaces and having a plurality of structural mounting points disposed within the spaces for receiving a plurality of individual galley modules. Each of the galley modules including a generally box-like outer shell having top, bottom, front, rear, and side walls. At least two of the galley modules having a different functional component contained within the outer shell that is selected from the group consisting of a beverage maker, a water dispensing unit, an oven, a refrigerator and a storage compartment. The modular integrated galley further including means for interconnecting adjacent galley modules including an elongate connecting rail defining an outer perimeter having at least two slots formed along the outer perimeter for receiving complimentary ribs on adjacent galley modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: Glenn A. Johnson, Craig Cunningham, Jenny Wilson
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Publication number: 20080116318Abstract: An extendable and retractable assembly comprising a mounting member attached to a support structure disposed inside an aperture in a wall. The assembly has a telescoping arm with a first and a second end. The first end of the telescoping arm is attached to the mounting member and the second end of the telescoping arm is attached to a rotation member. A control device is connected to the second end of the telescoping arm by the rotation member. When the telescoping arm is extended such that the control device is no longer stowed inside the aperture in the wall, the control device can rotate at least partially around an axis substantially perpendicular to the telescoping arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Mark Edward Wesley, Timothy Andrew Birkmann, Brian Douglas Stamm, Craig Cunningham