Patents by Inventor Eric Long
Eric Long 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: 9487297Abstract: A door module for a vehicle lavatory that includes a bi-fold door having a first panel and a second panel each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The first and second panels are pivotably connected together by a living hinge. The living hinge includes a hinge member that extends between first and second securing members, wherein the first securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the first panel and the second securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: C&D Zodiac, Inc.Inventors: Eric Long, Scott Savian, Ian Geoffrey Scoley
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Patent number: 9428259Abstract: A door module for a vehicle lavatory that includes a bi-fold door having a first panel and a second panel each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The first and second panels are pivotably connected together by a living hinge. The living hinge includes a hinge member that extends between first and second securing members, wherein the first securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the first panel and the second securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: C&D ZODIAC, INC.Inventors: Scott Savian, Eric Long, Ian Geoffrey Scoley, Glen Noda, William Young, Richard McClure
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Publication number: 20160207628Abstract: A toilet module attachment assembly that includes a retainer member that is adapted to be secured to a wall. The retainer member includes a wall attachment flange and a press fit portion extending generally inwardly from the wall attachment flange. When the retainer member is secured to a wall a channel is defined between the wall and the press fit portion. The attachment assembly also includes a seal member that includes a bulge portion that is received in the channel of the retainer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Scott Savian, Ian Geoffrey Scoley, Eric Long
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Publication number: 20160194068Abstract: A door module for a vehicle lavatory that includes a bi-fold door having a first panel and a second panel each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The first and second panels are pivotably connected together by a living hinge. The living hinge includes a hinge member that extends between first and second securing members, wherein the first securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the first panel and the second securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the second panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Scott Savian, Eric Long, Ian Geoffrey Scoley, Glen Noda, William Young, Richard McClure
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Publication number: 20160144944Abstract: A door for an aircraft includes a first panel divisible into at least two first slats that are releasably connected to one another, a first tensioning cable attached between the at least two first slats, and a first tensioner connected to the first tensioning cable and being operative to apply a first tension thereto, thereby permitting the first tensioning cable to hold the at least two first slats together to form the first panel and to release the first tension in the first tensioning cable upon occurrence of a release action, thereby permitting the at least two first slats to dissociate from one another so that the first panel fragments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: William A. GOINGS, Eric LONG
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Publication number: 20160114889Abstract: A latch system that includes a paddle button assembly having a button that is movable between a home position and an actuation position, a first latch assembly that includes a first striker assembly and a first hook assembly, and a first cable that extends between the paddle button assembly and the first latch assembly. Movement of the button from the home position to the actuation position moves the first cable, thereby disengaging the first hook assembly and the first striker assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Stephen Kearsey, Eric Long, Scott Savian
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Publication number: 20160083092Abstract: A door module for a vehicle lavatory that includes a bi-fold door having a first panel and a second panel each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The first and second panels are pivotably connected together by a living hinge. The living hinge includes a hinge member that extends between first and second securing members, wherein the first securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the first panel and the second securing member extends along and is attached to an inner edge of the second panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Eric Long, Scott Savian, Ian Geoffrey Scoley
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Patent number: 9174722Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a first panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a second panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The second panel includes a plurality of rib members formed therein that extend inwardly. The rib members include an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of panel portions are defined between the plurality of rib members. The panel portions include an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the rib members are secured to the inner surface of the first panel, and the inner surface of the panel portions is spaced apart from the inner surface of the first panel to define at least first and second cavities.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: C&D Zodiac, Inc.Inventors: Scott Savian, Eric Long, Jordan De Botton
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Publication number: 20150274297Abstract: A toilet module attachment assembly that includes a retainer member that is adapted to be secured to a wall and a seal member. The retainer member includes a wall attachment flange and a press fit portion extending generally inwardly from the wall attachment flange. When the retainer member is secured to a wall a channel is defined between the wall and the press fit portion. The seal member includes a receiving portion having a groove defined therein and a bulge portion that is received in the channel of the retainer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Scott Savian, Ian Geoffrey Scoley, Eric Long
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Publication number: 20150144734Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a first panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a second panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The second panel includes a plurality of rib members formed therein that extend inwardly. The rib members include an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of panel portions are defined between the plurality of rib members. The panel portions include an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the rib members are secured to the inner surface of the first panel, and the inner surface of the panel portions is spaced apart from the inner surface of the first panel to define at least first and second cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Scott Savian, Eric Long, Jordan De Botton
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Patent number: 8931592Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a first panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a second panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The second panel includes a plurality of rib members formed therein that extend inwardly. The rib members include an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of panel portions are defined between the plurality of rib members. The panel portions include an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the rib members are secured to the inner surface of the first panel, and the inner surface of the panel portions is spaced apart from the inner surface of the first panel to define at least first and second cavities.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: C&D Zodiac, Inc.Inventors: Scott Savian, Eric Long, Jordan De Botton
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Patent number: 8888175Abstract: A pod assembly for use in an aircraft that includes a seat with a seat bottom and a seat back, a shell that at least partially surrounds the seat, and a bed associated with the shell. The bed is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position where the bed is generally flat. The bed is supported by the shell in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Seat Shells US LLCInventors: Elijah Dobrusin, Nevenka Prijic, Eric Long, Scott Savian
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Publication number: 20140008144Abstract: A panel assembly that includes a first panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a second panel having an inner surface and an outer surface. The second panel includes a plurality of rib members formed therein that extend inwardly. The rib members include an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of panel portions are defined between the plurality of rib members. The panel portions include an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the rib members are secured to the inner surface of the first panel, and the inner surface of the panel portions is spaced apart from the inner surface of the first panel to define at least first and second cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Scott Savian, Eric Long, Jordan De Botton
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Publication number: 20130066748Abstract: A method for ordering and entering measurements for installing coverings for architectural openings may include receiving consumer information for measurement of an architectural opening. The method may also include transmitting a measurement request to a communications device of a covering installer for scheduling measurement of the architectural opening in response to receiving the consumer information. The method may additionally include presenting a measurement GUI for entering measurements of the architectural opening and other information associated with the architectural opening and storing the measurements for the architectural opening in a database. The method may additionally include transmitting a request to the consumer to access a website for selecting a covering for the architectural opening based on the measurements. The method may further include presenting a covering selection GUI for selecting and ordering the covering for the architectural opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Eric LONG
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Publication number: 20120104165Abstract: A pod assembly for use in an aircraft that includes a seat with a seat bottom and a seat back, a shell that at least partially surrounds the seat, and a bed associated with the shell. The bed is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position where the bed is generally flat. The bed is supported by the shell in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: C&D ZODIAC, INC.Inventors: Elijah Dobrusin, Nevenka Prijic, Eric Long, Scott Savian
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Patent number: 7188818Abstract: A portable easel comprises an easelback and palette box joined by two lockable hinges mounted on opposing sides, the hinges having friction washers, and having knobs extending outward from shafts of each hinge, the shafts defining a rotational axis. With knobs loosened, the easelback may be rotated to a desired angle relative to the palette box, and, with knobs tightened, the friction washers lock the easelback into position. The easelback further comprises a canvas-holder having a vertically adjustable slidable lower support plate and a vertically extendable shaft, said shaft having a horizontal cross member configured with rotatable hooks for securing a canvas. The palette box further comprises a right-angle baseplate for tripod connection to advantageously place the opened easel's center of gravity at the baseplate-to-tripod connection. The easelback may comprise slots for storing canvases, and the palette box may be configured with multiple compartments for storing paints and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Eric Long-Chia Chang
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Publication number: 20040031900Abstract: A portable easel comprises an easelback and palette box joined by two lockable hinges mounted on opposing sides, the hinges having friction washers, and having knobs extending outward from shafts of each hinge, the shafts defining a rotational axis. With knobs loosened, the easelback may be rotated to a desired angle relative to the palette box, and, with knobs tightened, the friction washers lock the easelback into position. The easelback further comprises a canvas-holder having a vertically adjustable slidable lower support plate and a vertically extendable shaft, said shaft having a horizontal cross member configured with rotatable hooks for securing a canvas. The palette box further comprises a right-angle baseplate for tripod connection to advantageously place the opened easel's center of gravity at the baseplate-to-tripod connection. The easelback may comprise slots for storing canvases, and the palette box may be configured with multiple compartments for storing paints and accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventor: Eric Long-Chia Chang
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Patent number: 5619022Abstract: A miniaturized pneumatic snap action switch includes a glass or metallized ceramic body that has a convoluted metal diaphragm closing the open end with a glass to metal seal. The interior of the switch is provided at a desired pressure by a sealable tubulation port and the switch actuation members include a C-spring and a Belleville spring or washer sealed inside the switch housing. The switchable electrical path is from the metal diaphragm, through the C-spring and Belleville spring, to a centrally arranged conductive termination pin embedded in the closed end of the body. The combination of the C-spring and Belleville spring provide the snap action, and the C-spring has two hemispherical engagement portions that centralize the forces through the center line of the switch. The switch is intended for miniature applications and the switch body is less than 0.75 inches in diameter.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Micro Pneumatic Logic, Inc.Inventor: Eric Long