Patents by Inventor David Chadwell
David Chadwell 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: 20230228141Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: David Chadwell, Richard J. LaConte
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Publication number: 20230083772Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a bi-fold door system, apparatus, or device including a first panel, a second panel, and a center post. When in a fully closed position, the bi-fold door limits access to a lavatory on an aircraft, and, alternatively, when in a fully opened position, the bi-fold door allows or provides access to the lavatory on the aircraft. When in the closed position, a user within the lavatory may lock the bi-fold door in the closed position by stepping on a foot pedal at an interior of the bi-fold door. The foot pedal mechanically cooperates with a lock rod and an escapement mechanism the user stepping on the foot pedal moves the lock rod from a retracted position to an extended position locking the bi-fold door in the closed position. To exit the lavatory, the user may unlock the bi-fold door utilizing the foot pedal and then interact with a hands-free actuation mechanism to move the bi-fold door from the closed position to the opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventor: David Chadwell
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Publication number: 20230047018Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flight deck barrier apparatus or device including a frame having a first jamb, a second jamb, and a header. A foldable barrier mechanically coupled to the second jamb. An edge beam mechanically coupled to the foldable barrier. The edge beam configured to mechanically cooperate with strikers along the first jamb and mechanically cooperate with strikers along the second jamb. The edge beam including a plurality of catches. Respective ones of the plurality of catches interlock with corresponding ones of the strikers along the first jamb when the foldable barrier is in a stowed position such that a flight deck of an aircraft is accessible. Respective ones of the plurality of catches interlock with corresponding ones of the strikers along the second jamb when the foldable barrier is in an expanded position limiting access to the flight deck barrier of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventor: David Chadwell
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Patent number: 11519211Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Harper Engineering CompanyInventors: David Chadwell, Richard J. LaConte
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Patent number: 11352823Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Harper Engineering CompanyInventors: David Chadwell, Richard J. LaConte
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Publication number: 20210372183Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: David Chadwell, Richard J. LaConte
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Patent number: 11180258Abstract: A seat track fitting assembly can include a seat track having a channel sized and shaped to removably, coupleably receive a seat track fitting, which seat track fitting can include a central flange having a lug aperture which is sized and shaped to be coupleable to a payload component, and at least a pair of shear pads, with each one of the shear pads protruding outwardly from opposing sides of the central flange and including a shear flange, and a tensile flange, wherein the tensile flange and the shear flange are integrally formed with the central flange. Related methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: HARPER ENGINEERING CO.Inventor: David Chadwell
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Publication number: 20200399945Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: David Chadwell, Richard J. LaConte
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Patent number: 10801244Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Harper Engineering Co.Inventors: David Chadwell, Richard J. LaConte
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Publication number: 20200300001Abstract: An aircraft door latch apparatus having a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration can include a door structure of an aircraft door assembly, a handle coupled to the door structure and pivotably moveable with respect to the door structure between a latched position and an unlatched position, the handle including at least a first wall and a handle cavity, and a latch apparatus coupled to the handle. The latch apparatus may be operable to move the handle between the latched position and the unlatched position, the latch apparatus received in the handle cavity and arranged to be concealed by the handle when the aircraft door latch apparatus is in the latched configuration and the unlatched configuration. Related methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventor: David Chadwell
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Publication number: 20200300013Abstract: A hinge apparatus can include a frame component of an aircraft interior component, a door component coupled to an aircraft door assembly, and a linkage assembly operable to rotatably move the door component between an open configuration, a partially open configuration, and a closed configuration. The linkage assembly can include a first hinge body coupled to the door component, a second hinge body coupled to the frame component, a main link pivotably coupled to the first hinge body and having a main link surface, and a first link pivotably coupled to the second hinge body and pivotably coupled to the main link. The first link may have a first link surface that is sized and shaped to mate with the main link surface when the door component is in the partially open configuration, the mating preventing movement of the door component from the partially open configuration to the open configuration or the closed configuration. Related methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventor: David Chadwell
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Patent number: 10760315Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a bin bucket assembly having a bin bucket which includes at least one sidewall, the at least one sidewall including a notch and the at least one sidewall having an interior surface. The stowage bin assembly also includes at least one hinge assembly. The at least one hinge assembly includes a housing which is received in the notch, the housing having an interior surface, wherein the interior surface of the housing is substantially flush with the interior surface of the at least one sidewall when the housing of the at least one hinge assembly is received in the notch. The stowage bin assembly also includes a stowage bin door pivotably coupled to the bin bucket assembly via the at least one hinge assembly, the stowage bin door moveable between an open position and a closed position. Related components, assemblies, and devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Harper Engineering Co.Inventors: David Chadwell, Richard J. LaConte
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Publication number: 20200255116Abstract: A hinge apparatus can include a frame component of an aircraft interior component; a door component coupled to an aircraft door assembly; and a hinge assembly coupled to the frame component and the door component. The hinge assembly can be operable between an open configuration, an intermediate configuration, and a closed configuration. The hinge assembly may include a first hinge body, and a second hinge body coupled to the door component, the second hinge body pivotably moving the door component about a first pivot point when the hinge assembly moves from the closed configuration to the intermediate configuration, and the second hinge body moving the door component about a second pivot point that is different from the first pivot point when the hinge assembly moves from the intermediate configuration to the open configuration. Related methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventor: David Chadwell
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Patent number: 10680395Abstract: A power interface system is provided. The power interface system can include a power interface device coupleable to a structure, wherein the power interface device can include a receptacle region and a plurality of pin receiving apertures. The power interface system may include an electrical device module sized and shaped to be received in the receptacle region, the electrical device module having a plurality of contact pins, each of the plurality of contact pins sized and shaped to be coupleably received in one of the pin receiving apertures. The electrical device module can be rotatably moveable with respect to the receptacle region between an uncoupled orientation and a coupled orientation, with the electrical device module being secured to the power interface device in the coupled orientation. Related devices and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Harper Engineering Co.Inventor: David Chadwell
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Patent number: 10597866Abstract: A panel assembly can include a first panel having a peripheral side located between an upper and a lower surface of the first panel and a first opening. The panel assembly can also include a second panel having a second opening. An elongated insert can be coupled to the first panel, the elongated insert having a coupling side, where the first opening of the first panel can be sized and shaped to coupleably receive the elongated insert such that the coupling side is positioned proximal to the peripheral side. The panel assembly can also include a fastening insert, where the second opening of the second panel can be sized and shaped to receive the fastening insert. A fastener can be received by the fastening insert and the elongated insert, the fastener coupling the first panel to the second panel via the fastening insert and the elongated insert. Related methods for assembling the panel assembly are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: HARPER ENGINEERING CO.Inventor: David Chadwell
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Publication number: 20200086966Abstract: An aircraft flooring system includes a floor beam, a seat track having a base flange, the base flange including a plurality of apertures, where the one or more of the apertures have a diamond-shaped profile, a seat track fitting coupleable to the seat track via the diamond-shaped profile of the plurality of apertures of the seat track, and a first floor panel. The aircraft flooring system also includes an edge panel that is sized and shaped to couple the first floor panel to the seat track. Related methods, devices, and apparatuses are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventor: David Chadwell
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Publication number: 20190300178Abstract: A seat track fitting assembly can include a seat track having a channel sized and shaped to removably, coupleably receive a seat track fitting, which seat track fitting can include a central flange having a lug aperture which is sized and shaped to be coupleable to a payload component, and at least a pair of shear pads, with each one of the shear pads protruding outwardly from opposing sides of the central flange and including a shear flange, and a tensile flange, wherein the tensile flange and the shear flange are integrally formed with the central flange. Related methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventor: David Chadwell
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Publication number: 20190280441Abstract: A power interface system is provided. The power interface system can include a power interface device coupleable to a structure, wherein the power interface device can include a receptacle region and a plurality of pin receiving apertures. The power interface system may include an electrical device module sized and shaped to be received in the receptacle region, the electrical device module having a plurality of contact pins, each of the plurality of contact pins sized and shaped to be coupleably received in one of the pin receiving apertures. The electrical device module can be rotatably moveable with respect to the receptacle region between an uncoupled orientation and a coupled orientation, with the electrical device module being secured to the power interface device in the coupled orientation. Related devices and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: David Chadwell
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Publication number: 20190249416Abstract: A panel assembly can include a first panel having a peripheral side located between an upper and a lower surface of the first panel and a first opening. The panel assembly can also include a second panel having a second opening. An elongated insert can be coupled to the first panel, the elongated insert having a coupling side, where the first opening of the first panel can be sized and shaped to coupleably receive the elongated insert such that the coupling side is positioned proximal to the peripheral side. The panel assembly can also include a fastening insert, where the second opening of the second panel can be sized and shaped to receive the fastening insert. A fastener can be received by the fastening insert and the elongated insert, the fastener coupling the first panel to the second panel via the fastening insert and the elongated insert. Related methods for assembling the panel assembly are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: David Chadwell
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Patent number: 10309098Abstract: A panel assembly can include a first panel having a peripheral side located between an upper and a lower surface of the first panel and a first opening. The panel assembly can also include a second panel having a second opening. An elongated insert can be coupled to the first panel, the elongated insert having a coupling side, where the first opening of the first panel can be sized and shaped to coupleably receive the elongated insert such that the coupling side is positioned proximal to the peripheral side. The panel assembly can also include a fastening insert, where the second opening of the second panel can be sized and shaped to receive the fastening insert. A fastener can be received by the fastening insert and the elongated insert, the fastener coupling the first panel to the second panel via the fastening insert and the elongated insert. Related methods for assembling the panel assembly are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Harper Engineering Co.Inventor: David Chadwell