Patents by Inventor Jamie Childress
Jamie Childress 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).
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Patent number: 11745846Abstract: A laminated dry floor system incorporates a grid having a lattice forming a first array of apertures. A support interlayer is adhered beneath the grid and has a second array of apertures in alignment with the first array, the first array of apertures, second array of apertures and thickness of the support interlayer configured to induce passage of a liquid. A wicking layer is in contact with the support interlayer opposite the grid. A base layer underlies the wicking layer and a pan assembly is configured to receive the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Publication number: 20230071212Abstract: A method of forming a dry floor assembly includes cleaning an upper layer with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) prior to bonding the upper layer to a carbon wicking layer. Said cleaning removes release agent from the upper layer. The method also includes bonding the upper layer to the carbon wicking layer after said cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 11352106Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for deploying an unmanned marine vehicle into water, in which the unmanned marine vehicle includes a float and a glider connected by a tether. The apparatus includes a buoyant frame having a first frame arm, and a second frame arm spaced from the first frame arm to define a receiving bay between the first frame arm and the second frame arm, wherein the receiving bay is sized to receive the float. A glider retainer assembly is coupled to the buoyant frame and configured to releasably retain the glider. The apparatus further includes a payload deployment assembly having an attachment plate coupled to and positioned below the buoyant frame, and a payload compartment releasably coupled to the attachment plate by a payload release, wherein the payload compartment defines a receptacle sized to receive a payload coupled to the glider, and the payload compartment has a density greater than water.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 11338936Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for use of an ultraviolet (UV) light source, such as in a cleaning device, in which ozone creation due to reaction of the UV light with oxygen in the air is reduced. An example method includes dispersing, by a gas outlet, oxygen-depleted gas over a UV light source, and directing UV light from the UV light source to pass through the oxygen-depleted gas onto an area. An example apparatus includes a UV light source to direct UV light onto an area, and a gas outlet to disperse oxygen-depleted gas over the UV light source, such that the UV light passes through the oxygen-depleted gas onto the area.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jeff Siegmeth, Karen Hills, Jamie Childress, Douglas Brown
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Publication number: 20220153402Abstract: A laminated dry floor system incorporates a grid having a lattice forming a first array of apertures. A support interlayer is adhered beneath the grid and has a second array of apertures in alignment with the first array, the first array of apertures, second array of apertures and thickness of the support interlayer configured to induce passage of a liquid. A wicking layer is in contact with the support interlayer opposite the grid. A base layer underlies the wicking layer and a pan assembly is configured to receive the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 11148769Abstract: Methods and apparatus for retrieving an unmanned marine vehicle from water are disclosed. The unmanned marine vehicle includes a float and a glider connected by a tether. The apparatus includes a buoyant frame having spaced frame arms defining a receiving bay sized to receive the float, and the buoyant frame includes a front end defining an opening of the receiving bay. A glider recovery assembly is coupled to the buoyant frame and includes a first tether guide coupled to the buoyant frame, and a second tether guide coupled to the buoyant frame, wherein the first tether guide and the second tether guide are cooperatively shaped to define a tether capture gap having a tether inlet adjacent the front end of the buoyant frame and a tether stop positioned rearward of the tether inlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 11148766Abstract: Methods and apparatus for deploying an unmanned marine vehicle into water are disclosed. The unmanned marine vehicle includes a float and a glider connected by a tether. The float is selectively retained in a buoyant frame by a float clamp assembly. A glider retainer assembly is coupled to the buoyant frame and selectively retains the glider. The glider retainer assembly and the float clamp assembly execute a deployment sequence for deploying the unmanned marine vehicle from the apparatus. In some embodiments, the apparatus is self-propelled to permit remote operation and deployment of the unmanned marine vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Publication number: 20210237833Abstract: Methods and apparatus for deploying an unmanned marine vehicle into water are disclosed. The unmanned marine vehicle includes a float and a glider connected by a tether. The float is selectively retained in a buoyant frame by a float clamp assembly. A glider retainer assembly is coupled to the buoyant frame and selectively retains the glider. The glider retainer assembly and the float clamp assembly execute a deployment sequence for deploying the unmanned marine vehicle from the apparatus. In some embodiments, the apparatus is self-propelled to permit remote operation and deployment of the unmanned marine vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Publication number: 20210237837Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for deploying an unmanned marine vehicle into water, in which the unmanned marine vehicle includes a float and a glider connected by a tether. The apparatus includes a buoyant frame having a first frame arm, and a second frame arm spaced from the first frame arm to define a receiving bay between the first frame arm and the second frame arm, wherein the receiving bay is sized to receive the float. A glider retainer assembly is coupled to the buoyant frame and configured to releasably retain the glider. The apparatus further includes a payload deployment assembly having an attachment plate coupled to and positioned below the buoyant frame, and a payload compartment releasably coupled to the attachment plate by a payload release, wherein the payload compartment defines a receptacle sized to receive a payload coupled to the glider, and the payload compartment has a density greater than water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Publication number: 20210237836Abstract: Methods and apparatus for retrieving an unmanned marine vehicle from water are disclosed. The unmanned marine vehicle includes a float and a glider connected by a tether. The apparatus includes a buoyant frame having spaced frame arms defining a receiving bay sized to receive the float, and the buoyant frame includes a front end defining an opening of the receiving bay. A glider recovery assembly is coupled to the buoyant frame and includes a first tether guide coupled to the buoyant frame, and a second tether guide coupled to the buoyant frame, wherein the first tether guide and the second tether guide are cooperatively shaped to define a tether capture gap having a tether inlet adjacent the front end of the buoyant frame and a tether stop positioned rearward of the tether inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 10988213Abstract: Methods and apparatus for deploying a plurality of unmanned marine vehicles into water, in which each unmanned marine vehicle including a float and a glider connected by a tether. A buoyant platform carries the plurality of unmanned marine vehicles is advanced through the water. Each respective unmanned marine vehicle is secured in an associated apparatus comprising a buoyant frame defining a receiving bay, a float clamp assembly coupled to the buoyant frame and selectively retaining a float of the respective unmanned marine vehicle in the receiving bay, and a glider retainer assembly configured to selectively hold the glider of the respective unmanned marine vehicle below the buoyant frame. Each respective unmanned marine vehicle and associated apparatus is transferred from the buoyant platform to the water, and each respective unmanned marine vehicle is deployed from the associated apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 10918748Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing system and method are configured to sanitize at least one surface within an enclosed space. The UV light sanitizing system includes a UV light assembly that is selectively moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The UV light assembly is stowed within a stowage chamber connected to the enclosed space in the stowed position. The UV light assembly deploys out of the stowage chamber and into the enclosed space in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jamie Childress, Teresa A. King
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Patent number: 10874266Abstract: A hand drying system and method for a lavatory includes a blower housing that includes a blower that is configured to generate airflow within an air chamber. An exhaust vent is configured to be secured to the lavatory. The exhaust vent defines an air outlet. A conduit includes a first end in fluid communication with the air chamber and a second end in fluid communication with the air outlet. The conduit distally locates the blower housing from the lavatory.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 10532818Abstract: Systems and methods for aerially delivering cargo into a body of water while avoiding parachute entrapment and entanglement are described. The system includes a parachute having a canopy and suspension lines. The system further includes a weight coupled to a first end of the suspension lines and a ring that is configured to float in the body of water. The weight is coupled to the cargo, and the ring is disposed between the weight and the canopy with the suspension lines passing through the center of the ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie Childress
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Publication number: 20190174974Abstract: A hand drying system and method for a lavatory includes a blower housing that includes a blower that is configured to generate airflow within an air chamber. An exhaust vent is configured to be secured to the lavatory. The exhaust vent defines an air outlet. A conduit includes a first end in fluid communication with the air chamber and a second end in fluid communication with the air outlet. The conduit distally locates the blower housing from the lavatory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie Childress
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Publication number: 20190161207Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for use of an ultraviolet (UV) light source, such as in a cleaning device, in which ozone creation due to reaction of the UV light with oxygen in the air is reduced. An example method includes dispersing, by a gas outlet, oxygen-depleted gas over a UV light source, and directing UV light from the UV light source to pass through the oxygen-depleted gas onto an area. An example apparatus includes a UV light source to direct UV light onto an area, and a gas outlet to disperse oxygen-depleted gas over the UV light source, such that the UV light passes through the oxygen-depleted gas onto the area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Jeff Siegmeth, Karen Hills, Jamie Childress, Douglas Brown
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Patent number: 10264931Abstract: A hand drying system and method for a lavatory includes a blower housing that includes a blower that is configured to generate airflow within an air chamber. An exhaust vent is configured to be secured to the lavatory. The exhaust vent defines an air outlet. A conduit includes a first end in fluid communication with the air chamber and a second end in fluid communication with the air outlet. The conduit distally locates the blower housing from the lavatory.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 10232954Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for use of an ultraviolet (UV) light source, such as in a cleaning device, in which ozone creation due to reaction of the UV light with oxygen in the air is reduced. An example method includes dispersing, by a gas outlet, oxygen-depleted gas over a UV light source, and directing UV light from the UV light source to pass through the oxygen-depleted gas onto an area. An example apparatus includes a UV light source to direct UV light onto an area, and a gas outlet to disperse oxygen-depleted gas over the UV light source, such that the UV light passes through the oxygen-depleted gas onto the area.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jeff Siegmeth, Karen Hills, Jamie Childress, Douglas Brown
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Patent number: 10065740Abstract: A system includes a dry floor assembly that is configured to be located within an interior space. The dry floor assembly includes a vacuum layer. A vacuum system is coupled to the vacuum layer. The vacuum system is configured to remove liquid from the dry floor assembly via the vacuum layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie Childress
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Publication number: 20180084956Abstract: A hand drying system and method for a lavatory includes a blower housing that includes a blower that is configured to generate airflow within an air chamber. An exhaust vent is configured to be secured to the lavatory. The exhaust vent defines an air outlet. A conduit includes a first end in fluid communication with the air chamber and a second end in fluid communication with the air outlet. The conduit distally locates the blower housing from the lavatory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie Childress