Patents by Inventor Fred W. Opp

Fred W. Opp 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: 8240604
    Abstract: A fireproof, bi-directional decompression panel includes a frame member and a pressure relief panel member that is releasably retained to the frame member to removably cover a decompression vent opening of an aircraft partition, such as a sidewall of an aircraft cargo compartment. During a decompression event, the pressure relief panel member is released bi-directionally in either of two opposing directions from the frame member when a predetermined pressure differential exists across the partition. The decompression panel assembly is fire resistant, and has reduced weight and fewer parts than prior conventional decompression panel assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: BE Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred W. Opp, Keith A. Krueger
  • Publication number: 20110139931
    Abstract: A fireproof, bi-directional decompression panel includes a frame member and a pressure relief panel member that is releasably retained to the frame member to removably cover a decompression vent opening of an aircraft partition, such as a sidewall of an aircraft cargo compartment. During a decompression event, the pressure relief panel member is released bi-directionally in either of two opposing directions from the frame member when a predetermined pressure differential exists across the partition. The decompression panel assembly is fire resistant, and has reduced weight and fewer parts than prior conventional decompression panel assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: BE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
    Inventors: Fred W. Opp, Keith A. Krueger
  • Patent number: 5335893
    Abstract: A vibration dampening and thermal isolating 360.degree. adjustable bracket to connect components and accommodate for tolerance buildups in various manufacturing installations. The bracket comprises a bracket plate with a notched circular cutout therein, a vibration dampening and thermal isolating rubber grommet press fitted into the notched circular cutout, a slotted-insert press fitted into the central hole of the grommet, a support plate, and connecting means. The slotted-insert that has a slot through the insert's the longitudinal axes may be rotated through 360.degree. to accommodate for different relative positions of the connecting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Fred W. Opp