Patents by Inventor Eric A. Bryan

Eric A. Bryan 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).

  • Ceiling illumination for aircraft interiors
    Patent number: 7494255
    Abstract: Interior lighting and illumination systems for aircraft, particularly commercial passenger airplanes. Opposing pairs of LED lamps are positioned in the ceiling panels above the aisles between sets of seats in the passenger cabins. One set of LED lights are directed to illuminate the ceiling panels and may be in a particular color. The other set of LED lights are positioned to shine their lights on storage/stowage bins positioned across the aisles, thus creating a cross-bin lighting system. This enhances the cabin architecture and provides cabin illumination. A reflector can be positioned to direct the light and reduce possible glare to the passengers. The reflector directs the light rays from the LED lights which emanate from the top of the reflector to shine on the lowest part of the bins. The light rays leaving the reflector cross in front of the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Eric A. Bryan, Randolph C. Camp, III, Richard Fraker, Kevin W. Shimasaki, Miles A. Webb
  • Integrated conformal vehicle interior linings
    Patent number: 6837460
    Abstract: A vehicle ceiling lining structure is provided. Each ceiling lining structure includes a frame formed in accordance with a section of a ceiling of an aircraft, a fabric attached to the frame, and mounts for attaching the frame to the ceiling. The structure includes a light that is attached to the frame in order to backlight the fabric. A light enhancement film is attached to the frame for dispersing the light. A back panel is attached to the frame to keep condensation away from the vehicle cabin. The frame includes one or more molded plastic parts that allow quick release from the mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing.Company
    Inventors: Peter S. Guard, Karen L. Hills, Kari L. Erkkila, Eric A. Bryan, Ryan B. Sparks, William C. Quan, Charles K. Lau
  • INTEGRATED CONFORMAL VEHICLE INTERIOR LININGS
    Publication number: 20040195445
    Abstract: A vehicle ceiling lining structure is provided. Each ceiling lining structure includes a frame formed in accordance with a section of a ceiling of an aircraft, a fabric attached to the frame, and mounts for attaching the frame to the ceiling. The structure includes a light that is attached to the frame in order to backlight the fabric. A light enhancement film is attached to the frame for dispersing the light. A back panel is attached to the frame to keep condensation away from the vehicle cabin. The frame includes one or more molded plastic parts that allow quick release from the mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Peter S. Guard, Karen L. Hills, Kari L. Erkkila, Eric A. Bryan, Ryan B. Sparks, William C. Quan, Charles K. Lau