Patents by Inventor James F. Badgett

James F. Badgett 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 wall-forming, shroud-enclosing panel for mounting into the interior of aircraft
    Patent number: 5333416
    Abstract: A wall-forming panel (10) for insertion into the interior of an aircraft, the panel having a frame (12) with an outer surface (14) defining a cavity. A shroud (42) is dimensioned to fit within the cavity (44) and movable on an axle (84) between an opened position and a closed position, the closed position substantially enclosing the shroud (42) within the walls of the frame (12). A latch means (86) positively but releasably retains the shroud (42) in a closed or an opened position. The latch means (86) is comprised of a cam (144) and a cam release mechanism (172). The shroud (42) is dimensioned to receive a monitor (82) such as a small television screen, therein, and is powered by an electric motor drive (122).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Pat Pyka Design Consultants, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward D. Harris, Fred J. Schimmelpfennig, Jr., James F. Badgett, Jeffrey O. Bonner