Patents by Inventor James E Ebner

James E Ebner 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).

  • Patent number: 9714078
    Abstract: An aircraft window has an inner window assembly retained on an outer window assembly by a plurality of interlocking clips and receptacles positioned around the perimeter of the window. The interlocking clips and receptacles produce a retention force that compresses a seal against an outer structural the window to seal an internal cavity between the inner and outer window assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: James E. Ebner, Eric Allen Bryan, Jeffrey Lee Kelsey
  • Publication number: 20150143684
    Abstract: An aircraft window has an inner window assembly retained on an outer window assembly by a plurality of interlocking clips and receptacles positioned around the perimeter of the window. The interlocking clips and receptacles produce a retention force that compresses a seal against an outer structural the window to seal an internal cavity between the inner and outer window assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: JAMES E. EBNER, ERIC ALLEN BRYAN, JEFFREY LEE KELSEY
  • Patent number: 8944381
    Abstract: An aircraft window has an inner window assembly retained on an outer window assembly by a plurality of interlocking clips and receptacles positioned around the perimeter of the window. The interlocking clips and receptacles produce a retention force that compresses a seal against an outer structural the window to seal an internal cavity between the inner and outer window assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James E. Ebner, Eric Allen Bryan, Jeffrey Lee Kelsey
  • Patent number: 8458979
    Abstract: An attachment system for coupling together two airplane sections includes an attachment section securing one of the airplane sections and a mount section affixed to the other section. The attachment section includes a top, a bottom, a first end, and a second end. Coupled to the top are two clamp sections, whereby at least one of the clamp sections is moveable. Coupled to the bottom is a pair of buttons. The mount section includes a top and a bottom, such that the mount bottom couples to the second airplane section. The mount section further includes a track coupled to the mount top, wherein the track includes an open end having outwardly tapered edges and a closed end. The one of the buttons slides into the track for coupling the attachment section to the mount section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James E. Ebner, Greg A. Tubbs
  • Publication number: 20120241559
    Abstract: An aircraft window has an inner window assembly retained on an outer window assembly by a plurality of interlocking clips and receptacles positioned around the perimeter of the window. The interlocking clips and receptacles produce a retention force that compresses a seal against an outer structural the window to seal an internal cavity between the inner and outer window assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: James E. Ebner, Eric Allen Bryan, Jeffrey Lee Kelsey
  • Patent number: 8033501
    Abstract: A system for communicating electrical signals between two spaced apart seat assemblies on a mobile platform, for example an aircraft. The seat assemblies are secured to seat tracks mounted on a floor of the aircraft cabin. The seat tracks have a plurality of spaced apart holes that enable seat assembly mounting. A seat track cover is snap-fit onto one or more seat track mount devices. Each of the seat track mount devices includes one or more cleats or knobs that can be snap fit into the openings in the seat track to quickly and easily secure the seat track cover to the seat track. The seat track cover and mount devices enable a simple, planar seat track having spaced apart holes to be employed, rather than a C-shaped seat mounting track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kevin S. Callahan, Bradley J. Mitchell, Trevor M Laib, James E. Ebner
  • Publication number: 20090283640
    Abstract: An attachment system includes a dual sleeve nut comprising at least two spaced-apart nut housings; at least two interiorly-threaded fastener openings extending through the nut housings, respectively; and a nut base connecting the nut housings. At least two threaded fasteners extend through the fastener openings, respectively, of the nut housings. A method of attaching a bracket to a composite structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: James E. Ebner
  • Publication number: 20090179111
    Abstract: An attachment system for coupling together two airplane sections includes an attachment section securing one of the airplane sections and a mount section affixed to the other section. The attachment section includes a top, a bottom, a first end, and a second end. Coupled to the top are two clamp sections, whereby at least one of the clamp sections is moveable. Coupled to the bottom is a pair of buttons. The mount section includes a top and a bottom, such that the mount bottom couples to the second airplane section. The mount section further includes a track coupled to the mount top, wherein the track includes an open end having outwardly tapered edges and a closed end. The one of the buttons slides into the track for coupling the attachment section to the mount section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: James E. Ebner, Greg A. Tubbs
  • Patent number: 7527223
    Abstract: An attachment system for coupling together two airplane sections includes an attachment section securing one of the airplane sections and a mount section affixed to the other section. The attachment section includes a top, a bottom, a first end, and a second end. Coupled to the top are a two clamp sections, whereby at least one of the clamp sections is moveable. Coupled to the bottom is a pair of buttons. The mount section includes a top and a bottom, such that the mount bottom couples to the second airplane section. The mount section further includes a track coupled to the mount top, wherein the track includes an open end having outwardly tapered edges and a closed end. The one of the buttons slides into the track for coupling the attachment section to the mount section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James E. Ebner, Greg A. Tubbs
  • Patent number: 7448822
    Abstract: A retaining component for securing an external structure or panel to a seat track within a mobile platform, such as an aircraft. The retaining component includes a pair of flexible flanges that are adapted to engage an external component or panel, in one example a seat track in a commercial aircraft cabin area. The retaining component also includes a base portion having a flexible portion with at least one locking tab protruding therefrom. One or more hook-shaped engaging tabs also protrude from the base portion. The engaging tabs and the locking tab enable the retaining component to be secured to a flange of a seat track having a plurality of spaced apart holes in a manner that does not require any external threaded or rivet style fastening elements, or the use of separate assembly tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael O Nebeker, Matthew S Olson, Anthony E Anderson, James E Ebner