Patents by Inventor Ignacio J. Carrillo

Ignacio J. Carrillo 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).

  • Cowling latch interlock mechanism
    Patent number: 12172766
    Abstract: An aircraft engine cowling comprises a first cowling portion and a second cowling portion moveable relative to each other. A cowling latch secures the first cowling portion and the second cowling portion in a closed position. The aircraft engine cowling further comprises a deflection limiter band and a deflection limiter latch moveable between an engaged state and a disengaged state for the deflection limiter band. An interlock mechanism prevents disengagement of the cowling latch while the deflection limiter latch is in the engaged state. The interlock mechanism includes a lock element moveable between a first position that prevents disengagement of the cowling latch and a second position that enables disengagement of the cowling latch. The interlock mechanism also includes an indicator paddle movable to contact the deflection limiter latch. A linkage assembly coordinates movement of the lock element with movement of the indicator paddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Fleming, Dale G. Frolander, Lauren Peter Yoshiba, Andrew R. Croskey, Albert P. Go, Rohith R. Birjay, Jeremiah D. Langston, Declan Foley, Ignacio J. Carrillo
  • COWLING LATCH INTERLOCK MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20240367806
    Abstract: An aircraft engine cowling comprises a first cowling portion and a second cowling portion moveable relative to each other. A cowling latch secures the first cowling portion and the second cowling portion in a closed position. The aircraft engine cowling further comprises a deflection limiter band and a deflection limiter latch moveable between an engaged state and a disengaged state for the deflection limiter band. An interlock mechanism prevents disengagement of the cowling latch while the deflection limiter latch is in the engaged state. The interlock mechanism includes a lock element moveable between a first position that prevents disengagement of the cowling latch and a second position that enables disengagement of the cowling latch. The interlock mechanism also includes an indicator paddle movable to contact the deflection limiter latch. A linkage assembly coordinates movement of the lock element with movement of the indicator paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Michael A. Fleming, Dale G. Frolander, Lauren Peter Yoshiba, Andrew R. Croskey, Albert P. Go, Rohith R. Birjay, Jeremiah D. Langston, Declan Foley, Ignacio J. Carrillo