Patents by Inventor David A. Beach
David A. Beach 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: 10816371Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a liquid level sensor system that allows ease of connection and disconnection of a removable vessel (such as a toilet bowl) from a stationary unit (such as a toilet frame). The system provides at least one liquid level sensor (a first part of the sensor probe connection) mounted to the removable vessel, a liquid level sensor circuit board mounted to the unit, and a connection feature (a second part of a sensor probe connection) configured to extend between the sensor and the circuit board. When the removable vessel is removed from the vessel, the sensor probe connection is disconnected without the need for manual intervention. Installation of multiple probes and varying their location can support detection of a single or several discrete levels, or provide for any required redundancy of detection.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: Robert G. Ratliff, Oscar Mathews, David A. Beach, Christopher Jin Sung Choi, David J. Kim, Razmik B. Boodaghians
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Publication number: 20180313675Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a liquid level sensor system that allows ease of connection and disconnection of a removable vessel (such as a toilet bowl) from a stationary unit (such as a toilet frame). The system provides at least one liquid level sensor (a first part of the sensor probe connection) mounted to the removable vessel, a liquid level sensor circuit board mounted to the unit, and a connection feature (a second part of a sensor probe connection) configured to extend between the sensor and the circuit board. When the removable vessel is removed from the vessel, the sensor probe connection is disconnected without the need for manual intervention. Installation of multiple probes and varying their location can support detection of a single or several discrete levels, or provide for any required redundancy of detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: Robert G. Ratliff, Oscar Mathews, David A. Beach, Christopher Jin Sung Choi, David J. Kim, Razmik B. Boodaghians
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Patent number: 10011358Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further specific embodiments relate to a quick release rinse valve, a quick release flush valve, an integrated rinse ring, a replaceable toilet bowl, an integrated anti-siphon/rinse valve, and improved flush valve performance.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: David A. Beach, Robert G. Ratliff, Howard C. B. Kuhns
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Patent number: 9988801Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for improved removability and ease of maintenance for one or more components of the vacuum toilet system. They can be particularly useful on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a rinse valve bracket and connection system, a rinse ring tie down, and various improved connection systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: Arnaud Namer, David A. Beach, Joerg Stachowski, Howard C. B. Kuhns, Jorge Alfonso Bautista Hernandez, Oscar Mathews, Razmik B. Boodaghians
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Publication number: 20170226727Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further embodiments relate to improved shroud components for toilets that help reduce splash. Further embodiments also relate to flushing systems for use with vacuum toilets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: David A. Beach, Kevin Huang, Christoph Goeschel, Timothy Birbeck, Howard C.B. Kuhn, Nguyen Tram, Gil Fitzpatrick Lenhard, Angela M. Hsueh
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Publication number: 20170145675Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for improved removability and ease of maintenance for one or more components of the vacuum toilet system. They can be particularly useful on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a rinse valve bracket and connection system, a rinse ring tie down, and various improved connection systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Arnaud Namer, David A. Beach, Joerg Stachowski, Howard C. B. Kuhns, Jorge Alfonso Bautista Hernandez, Oscar Mathews, Razmik B. Boodaghians
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Patent number: 9657473Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for improved removability and ease of maintenance for one or more components of the vacuum toilet system. They can be particularly useful on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a rinse valve bracket and connection system, a rinse ring tie down, and various improved connection systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: Arnaud Namer, David A. Beach, Joerg Stachowski, Howard C. B. Kuhns, Jorge Alfonso Bautista Hernandez, Oscar Mathews, Razmik B. Boodaghians
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Publication number: 20160289944Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for improved removability and ease of maintenance for one or more components of the vacuum toilet system. They can be particularly useful on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a rinse valve bracket and connection system, a rinse ring tie down, and various improved connection systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Arnaud Namer, David A. Beach, Joerg Stachowski, Howard C. B. Kuhns, Jorge Alfonso Bautista Hernandez, Oscar Mathews, Razmik B. Boodaghians
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Publication number: 20160272320Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further embodiments relate to improved shroud components for toilets that help reduce splash. Further embodiments also relate to flushing systems for use with vacuum toilets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: David A. Beach, Kevin Huang, Christoph Goeschel, Timothy Birbeck, Howard C.B. Kuhn, Nguyen Tram, Gil Fitzpatrick Lenhard, Angela M. Hsueh
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Publication number: 20160264245Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further specific embodiments relate to a quick release rinse valve, a quick release flush valve, an integrated rinse ring, a replaceable toilet bowl, an integrated anti-siphon/rinse valve, and improved flush valve performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: MAG Aerospace Industries, Inc.Inventors: David A. Beach, Robert G. Ratliff, Howard C.B. Kuhns
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Patent number: 9371136Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further specific embodiments relate to a quick release rinse valve, a quick release flush valve, an integrated rinse ring, a replaceable toilet bowl, an integrated anti-siphon/rinse valve, and improved flush valve performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: David A. Beach, Robert G. Ratliff, Howard C. B. Kuhns
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Patent number: 9371135Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further embodiments relate to improved shroud components for toilets that help reduce splash. Further embodiments also relate to flushing systems for use with vacuum toilets.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: David A. Beach, Kevin Huang, Christoph Goeschel, Timothy Birbeck, Howard C. B. Kuhns, Nguyen Tram, Gil Fitzpatrick Lenhard, Angela M. Hsueh
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Publication number: 20140208498Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further specific embodiments relate to a quick release rinse valve, a quick release flush valve, an integrated rinse ring, a replaceable toilet bowl, an integrated anti-siphon/rinse valve, and improved flush valve performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: David A. Beach, Robert G. Ratliff, Howard C.B. Kuhns
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Publication number: 20140137319Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to quick release toilet concepts, which can be useful particularly on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Further embodiments relate to improved shroud components for toilets that help reduce splash. Further embodiments also relate to flushing systems for use with vacuum toilets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: MAG AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: David A. Beach, Kevin Huang, Christoph Goeschel, Timothy Birbek, Howard C.B. Kuhns, Nguyen Tram, Gil Fitzpatrick Lenhard, Angela M. Hsueh
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Publication number: 20130164703Abstract: A device for reducing pain having an elongated shaft for grasping with a hand. The elongated shaft has a blunt end member. The blunt end member is shaped to allow a practitioner to apply force from the blunt end member onto a target tissue before using a syringe and needle to inject a fluid (e.g. anesthesia) into the tissue. There is a bore (hole) in the blunt end member, through which the needle is passed and subsequently, pushed into the tissue for injection of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: David A. Beach
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Patent number: 6973361Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for optimizing the performance of a process, especially where the process is performed at several different locations. In one embodiment, one or more experts produce a decision tree for use in determining a recommended sequence of steps for the process. A computer network, such as the World Wide Web, is used to convey a request to a computer that has access to the decision tree for a recommended sequence of steps. The request includes any information that is needed by the decision tree to determine the recommended sequence of steps. In response to the request, the computer uses the information in the request and the decision tree to produce the recommended sequence of steps. The recommended sequence of steps is then directed over the network to the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christopher R. Hammond, Jeffrey S. Keller, David A. Beach