Patents by Inventor Hany F. Erian

Hany F. Erian 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).

  • Modular testable release mechanism
    Patent number: 9731822
    Abstract: A modular testable release mechanism for payloads incorporates a housing and a flyaway plate separably engaged to the housing. A plurality of symmetrically positioned ejection springs are compressed between the flyaway plate and housing in an engaged position. A bolt extends through a first bore in the flyaway plate and is releasably secured in an actuator mounted on the housing symmetrically surrounded by the ejection springs. The flyaway plate is held in the engaged position with the housing by the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Hany F. Erian