Patents by Inventor Edward Francis Funke

Edward Francis Funke 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).

  • Patent number: 12049992
    Abstract: An entry step lighting system for a deployable aircraft stairway. The system includes steps that having integrated light sources that direct and provide illumination to the steps. Some light sources illuminate strip lenses which indicate proximity to the step edges. Light emitted by a second group of light sources is directed into an angled face established on a riser wall between each step. The light bounces off of each angled face to illuminate the step below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Francis Funke, Rebecca Rae Groninga, Allan Dale Schrag
  • Publication number: 20240117950
    Abstract: An entry step lighting system for a deployable aircraft stairway. The system includes steps that having integrated light sources that direct and provide illumination to the steps. Some light sources illuminate strip lenses which indicate proximity to the step edges. Light emitted by a second group of light sources is directed into an angled face established on a riser wall between each step. The light bounces off of each angled face to illuminate the step below.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Edward Francis Funke, Rebecca Rae Groninga, Allan Dale Schrag
  • Patent number: 11584504
    Abstract: A quick attach bracket includes a first portion and a second portion aligned substantially perpendicular with the first portion, a retaining ridge disposed across the first portion and extending in the direction of the second portion, and a hub disposed on the second portion and extending in the direction of the first portion. The retaining ridge is configured to receive a flange of a structure. The hub includes a sidewall that extends from the second portion in the direction of the first portion, a façade aligned with the second portion, and a rounded portion connecting the sidewall and the façade to assist with installation of the hub into a recess or through-hole of the structure. The quick attach bracket is installable by hand via hooking of the retaining ridge on the flange and insertion of the hub into the recess or through-hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Francis Funke
  • Publication number: 20210179251
    Abstract: A quick attach bracket includes a first portion and a second portion aligned substantially perpendicular with the first portion, a retaining ridge disposed across the first portion and extending in the direction of the second portion, and a hub disposed on the second portion and extending in the direction of the first portion. The retaining ridge is configured to receive a flange of a structure. The hub includes a sidewall that extends from the second portion in the direction of the first portion, a façade aligned with the second portion, and a rounded portion connecting the sidewall and the façade to assist with installation of the hub into a recess or through-hole of the structure. The quick attach bracket is installable by hand via hooking of the retaining ridge on the flange and insertion of the hub into the recess or through-hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventor: Edward Francis Funke