Patents by Inventor Hyo S. Shim

Hyo S. Shim 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).

  • Aircraft decompression protection panel
    Patent number: 6264141
    Abstract: A frangible aircraft floor includes a floor support having at least one opening formed therethrough. A thin film is positioned with respect to the opening and is provided with a frangible seam which ruptures when a predetermined pressure difference exists on opposing sides of the film to allow increased airflow through the opening to equalize pressure between the compartments in the event of a sudden loss in pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Hyo S. Shim, Steve A. Wiles
  • Decompression panel for aircraft partition
    Patent number: 5871178
    Abstract: A decompression panel assembly for use in a partition of an aircraft is disclosed. The decompression panel assembly includes a panel member that fits over a decompression vent opening in a partition. The panel member includes multiple holes. The same number of cover plates are positioned to cover the holes and are held in place by retainer elements. The retainer elements are made from a thin gauged metal material and secure the cover plates over the holes. Several retaining spring clips are positioned about the perimeter of the panel member and secure the decompression panel assembly against the partition to cover the decompression vent opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory H. Barnett, Thomas J. Nagle, Hyo S. Shim