Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Bright

Frederick A. Bright 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).

  • Canopy or panel actuation system
    Patent number: 5228642
    Abstract: An aircraft canopy ejection system includes a releasable coupling 22 in the load path between an opening/closing jack 19 and the canopy. The coupling 22 is released immediately before emergency jettison of the canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: British Aerospace Public Limited Company
    Inventor: Frederick A. Bright
  • Canopy or cover assemblies and pivot arrangements
    Patent number: 5205516
    Abstract: An assembly for hinging a canopy to a fuselage includes a hinge with a floating hinge axis which accommodates differential thermal expansion of the canopy and the fuselage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: British Aerospace Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Frederick A. Bright, Christopher R. Hoare
  • Canopy or panel locking assembly
    Patent number: 5137232
    Abstract: A canopy locking system includes a series of locking hooks and bolts interconnected with a common torque tube 30 which is turned to lock or unlock the canopy. The shaft may be turned in routine operation by a motor 36 or, in emergency operation by firing a pair of jacks 37.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: British Aerospace Public Limited Company
    Inventor: Frederick A. Bright