Patents by Inventor George R. Smallhorn

George R. Smallhorn 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).

  • Publication number: 20230356841
    Abstract: A system and method for transporting a cargo container in a cabin of an aircraft are provided. The system comprises a guide rail spanning a length of a seat track and being releasably coupled to the seat track at one or more locations on a bottom surface of the guide rail. A plurality of rollers are coupled to the guide rail where the rollers positioned to engage a surface of the cargo container. The system also comprises a lateral rail comprising a rail member configured to abut a side surface of the cargo container and prevent lateral movement of the cargo container in the cabin. The rail member is slidably mounted on a base to move the rail member laterally within the cabin. When the cargo container deviates from a path defined by the guide rail, the rail member abuts one of the side surfaces of the cargo container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: George R. SMALLHORN
  • Patent number: 11724808
    Abstract: A system for restraining a cargo container in a cabin of an aircraft is disclosed. The system may include a guide rail, a rail and a plurality of rollers. The guide rail spans a length of a seat track and is releasably coupled to the seat track at one or more locations on a bottom surface of the guide rail. The rail is attached to a surface of the cargo container. The rail engages with the guide rail. The plurality of roller are coupled to the guide rail. The rollers engage a surface of the rail. The rail has two side surfaces that partially enclose two side surfaces of the rollers. When the cargo container deviates from a path defined by the guide rail, one of the side surfaces of the rollers abuts one of the side surfaces of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: INFLIGHT INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
  • Publication number: 20220001984
    Abstract: A system for restraining a cargo container in a cabin of an aircraft is disclosed. The system may include a guide rail, a rail and a plurality of rollers. The guide rail spans a length of a seat track and is releasably coupled to the seat track at one or more locations on a bottom surface of the guide rail. The rail is attached to a surface of the cargo container. The rail engages with the guide rail. The plurality of roller are coupled to the guide rail. The rollers engage a surface of the rail. The rail has two side surfaces that partially enclose two side surfaces of the rollers. When the cargo container deviates from a path defined by the guide rail, one of the side surfaces of the rollers abuts one of the side surfaces of the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: George R. SMALLHORN
  • Patent number: 10494098
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, for providing the distribution of electrical power and data signal communication inside a passenger aircraft to each seat on each seat assembly, the passenger seat assembly comprising a leg frame secured to a floor seat track and a lateral beam spanning between the leg frame and a side wall seat track, the lateral beam supporting a passenger seat and having an outboard end secured in the side wall seat track, the system comprising: a hub secured to the side wall seat track, the hub being connected to both: a source of electrical power; and a source of data signal communication, via a side wall mounted conduit; and an outlet secured to the passenger aircraft seat assembly and communicating with the hub via an outlet conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: INFLIGHT INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
  • Publication number: 20180229847
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, for providing the distribution of electrical power and data signal communication inside a passenger aircraft to each seat on each seat assembly, the passenger seat assembly comprising a leg frame secured to a floor seat track and a lateral beam spanning between the leg frame and a side wall seat track, the lateral beam supporting a passenger seat and having an outboard end secured in the side wall seat track, the system comprising: a hub secured to the side wall seat track, the hub being connected to both: a source of electrical power; and a source of data signal communication, via a side wall mounted conduit; and an outlet secured to the passenger aircraft seat assembly and communicating with the hub via an outlet conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: George R. SMALLHORN
  • Patent number: 10017255
    Abstract: The invention provides a means by which AC or USB power/data outlets can be installed onto aircraft passenger seats by an underhung mounting bracket that can be quickly installed with flexible cable ties or adjustable straps to the beams of a passenger aircraft seat, and provides sufficient adjustment in length to accommodate a variety of aircraft seat structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: INFLIGHT INVESTEMENTS INC.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
  • Publication number: 20180148177
    Abstract: The invention provides a means by which AC or USB power/data outlets can be installed onto aircraft passenger seats by an underhung mounting bracket that can be quickly installed with flexible cable ties or adjustable straps to the beams of a passenger aircraft seat, and provides sufficient adjustment in length to accommodate a variety of aircraft seat structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: George R. SMALLHORN
  • Patent number: 8684320
    Abstract: A support bracket for mounting wires, cables, conduits and the like to floor beams of an aircraft passenger cabin floor without modification to the floor beams, the floor beams having a top flange, a bottom flange, and a vertical web. The support bracket has a support body with cable support cradles where each cradle has a cradling surface and a tie wrap passage; and at least clamping block connected to the support body with at least one adjustable tension bolt, the clamping block having a beam engaging surface wherein tension in the at least one bolt urges the beam engaging surface toward the support body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Inflight Investments Inc.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D750007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: INFLIGHT INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D786171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments Inc.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D786770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D787420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D788017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D795786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D797642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D797643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D797644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Inflight Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D851483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: INFLIGHT INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D879009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Inflight Investments Inc.
    Inventor: George R Smallhorn
  • Patent number: D1015257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: INFLIGHT INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventor: George R. Smallhorn