Patents by Inventor Jamie J. Childress
Jamie J. 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: 12288951Abstract: A system for connecting an ultraviolet (UV) lamp with an electrical coupling includes a braid attachment coupled to the UV lamp, and one or both of a compressive wrap secured around at least a portion of the braid attachment, or a clamp secured around at least a portion of the braid attachment.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Kevin S. Callahan, Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 12246106Abstract: A portable sanitizing method includes moving a cover of a case assembly between an open position that exposes a storage chamber and a closed position; storing a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp in the storage chamber when not in use; and removing the wand assembly from the storage chamber to disinfect one or more components with UV light emitted by the UV lamp.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2023Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr., Kevin S. Callahan, Jamie J. Childress, Michael Kipling Klein, Douglas Alan Brown, Christopher Edward Plass, Teresa A. King
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Patent number: 12246103Abstract: A sanitizing system and method include multiple ultraviolet (UV) lamps and a power supply module. The UV lamps each include one or more UV emitters configured to emit UV light. The UV lamps are positioned to emit the UV light towards one or more target components within a space. The power supply module is electrically connected to each of the UV lamps and configured to provide electrical energy to the UV lamps to power the UV emitters to sanitize the one or more target components.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr.
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Patent number: 12233178Abstract: A system and a method include a wand assembly including a sanitizing head having an ultraviolet (UV) lamp configured to emit UV light to sanitize a surface of a component. The wand assembly further includes a first monitored member. The system also includes a second monitored member. A verification control unit is in communication with the first monitored member and the second monitored member. The verification control unit is configured to detect a speed of the wand assembly based on a comparison of the first monitored member in relation to the second monitored member.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 12220494Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for disinfecting. One embodiment includes a disinfecting device. The disinfecting device includes a housing having an attachment surface and an illumination surface that are opposed along an axis, and a plurality of adjustable ultraviolet (UV) emitters disposed at the housing that have fields of illumination that are adjustable along multiple axes via rotational couplings to illuminate an enclosed space that the illumination surface faces.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 12172753Abstract: A system of monitoring carry-on items for a flight of an aircraft includes one or more cameras positioned to capture images of carry-on items associated with passengers of an aircraft. The system includes an interface configured to receive image data from the one or more cameras. The system also includes one or more processors coupled to the interface. The one or more processors are configured to analyze the image data to determine characteristics of a carry-on item. The one or more processors are configured to determine that one or more alert conditions are satisfied based on a comparison of one or more alert criteria to the characteristics of the carry-on item and data associated with the aircraft. The one or more processors are also configured to send, to one or more devices, an output based on satisfaction of the one or more alert conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 12165864Abstract: Modules, systems and methods that disinfect surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting module comprises an enclosure comprising a rear wall and a face plate spaced from the rear wall and comprising a light-transmitting aperture. At least one sidewall extends between the rear wall and the face plate, and at least one UV light emitter is within the enclosure. A ventilation opening is located in one or more walls selected from (1) the rear wall and (2) the at least one sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur E. Brockschmidt, Jr.
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Patent number: 12144904Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing system includes an electromagnetic interference (EMI) reducing cover configured to couple to a housing of a UV lamp assembly having a UV light source that is configured to emit UV light through a light outlet of the housing. The EMI reducing cover is further configured to be disposed one or more of within, below, or over the light outlet. The EMI reducing cover includes one or more grids including beams and light openings defined between the beams. The light openings provide open areas through which the UV light emitted from the UV light source passes, and wherein the EMI reducing cover includes at least 90% open space. In at least one embodiment, the beams include at least one surface that is transverse to a direction of the UV light that is to be emitted from the UV light source. In at least one embodiment, wherein the EMI reducing cover includes an interior grid and an exterior grid.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Jeffrey Scott Bissell
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Patent number: 12133926Abstract: A sanitizing system includes a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) lamps mounted at various locations within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The UV lamps are configured to receive electrical power from a power source onboard the vehicle and to emit UV light into the internal cabin on a continuous basis during a trip of the vehicle. The UV lamps are positioned such that the emitted UV light disinfects air within the internal cabin.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Colin Diehl, Mateus Daczko, Nels Olson
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Patent number: 12128153Abstract: Described herein is a decontamination device for use in vehicle applications. The decontamination device includes a device body and an ultraviolet (UV) light, and the decontamination device is 12-24 inches in length and has a narrow form factor for fitting into crevices and nooks of a vehicle. The UV light includes a first UV light source disposed on a first side of the device body and a second UV light source disposed on a second side of the device body and that is opposite the first side. The first and second UV light sources are coupled to the device body and configured to move together relative to the device body. The first UV light source is operable to emit light in an opposite direction than light emitted from the second UV light source.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 12076452Abstract: A system and method for sanitizing a target space include an ultraviolet (UV) lamp, an occupancy sensor, and a control unit operably connected to the occupancy sensor and the UV lamp. The UV lamp is configured to emit UV light into the target space. The occupancy sensor is configured to monitor the target space and generate sensor signals indicative of an occupancy of the target space by at least one person. The control unit is configured to receive the sensor signals generated by the occupancy sensor and to modulate an irradiance of the UV light emitted by the UV lamp over time based on the occupancy of the target space.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 12053554Abstract: Modules, systems and methods that disinfect surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting module comprises an enclosure including an aluminum rear wall comprising a ventilation opening and a face plate spaced from the rear wall and comprising a light-transmitting aperture. Four aluminum sidewalls extend between the rear wall and the face plate, with at least one sidewall comprising a ventilation opening. At least one fluoropolymer UV light emitter support within the enclosure seats a plurality of UV light emitters that each comprise an elongated lamp comprising a first end having a first terminal and an opposing second end having a second terminal. Lead wires electrically couple the terminals of the elongated lamps to a power source.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur E. Brockschmidt, Jr.
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Patent number: 12023413Abstract: Modules, systems and methods that disinfect surfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light are disclosed. In one aspect, a UV light-emitting module comprises an enclosure including an aluminum rear wall comprising a ventilation opening and a face plate spaced from the rear wall and comprising a light-transmitting aperture. Four aluminum sidewalls extend between the rear wall and the face plate, with at least one sidewall comprising a ventilation opening. At least one aluminum UV light emitter support within the enclosure is electrically coupled to plurality of UV light emitters. A thermally conductive and electrically insulating separator is located between the support and the rear wall. At least one electrical conductor extends through the rear wall and the separator into the support, and an electrically insulating bushing extends between the conductor and surfaces of the rear wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur E. Brockschmidt, Jr.
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Patent number: 12000176Abstract: A latching system and method are configured to selectively latch and unlatch a first component in relation to a second component. The latching system and method include an actuator, a first coupler secured to the actuator, a latch, and a second coupler secured to the latch. The first coupler is configured to couple to the second coupler to couple the actuator to the latch. The first coupler is configured to uncouple from the second coupler to uncouple the actuator from the latch in response to the latch being manually operated.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 11957810Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light pacing system includes an assembly including a UV lamp configured to emit UV light to disinfect a component. One or more range light sources are configured to emit ranging light. At least one aspect of the ranging light is altered to provide a visual cue for guiding motion of the assembly to disinfect the component. An ultraviolet (UV) light pacing method includes emitting ranging light from one or more range light sources of and assembly having a UV lamp configured to emit UV light to disinfect a surface of a component, and altering at least one aspect of the ranging light to provide a visual cue for guiding motion of the assembly to disinfect the component.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kevin S. Callahan, Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 11933477Abstract: A system and method for verifying a desired alignment of an ultraviolet (UV) lamp with respect to a target component include a housing. A UV sensor is coupled to the housing. The UV sensor is configured to detect UV light emitted from one or more UV light emitters of the UV lamp and output one or more signals indicative of the UV light. A UV recorder is coupled to the housing. The UV recorder is in communication with the UV sensor. The UV recorder is configured to receive the one or more signals from the UV sensor and store data regarding the one or more signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Arthur Edward Brockschmidt, Jr.
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Patent number: 11885126Abstract: A floor assembly is provided. The floor assembly is configured to form or be positioned on a floor of an enclosed space. The floor assembly includes a grid, a pan, and a surround member. The grid has an array of openings configured to allow passage of liquid. The pan is disposed beneath the grid and defines a cavity. The pan includes a pan floor and a frame. The frame is disposed laterally outward of the pan floor and supports the grid. The surround member is supported by the frame. The surround member is disposed laterally outward of the grid, and the surround member and grid do not overlap.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: 11883545Abstract: A portable sanitizing system and method includes a sanitizing head including an ultraviolet (UV) lamp. The UV lamp is configured to emit UV light having a wavelength between 200 nm-230 nm to disinfect a surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jamie J. Childress, Teresa A. King
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Publication number: 20240000988Abstract: Described herein is a decontamination device for use in vehicle applications. The decontamination device includes a device body and an ultraviolet (UV) light, and the decontamination device is 12-24 inches in length and has a narrow form factor for fitting into crevices and nooks of a vehicle. The UV light includes a first UV light source disposed on a first side of the device body and a second UV light source disposed on a second side of the device body and that is opposite the first side. The first and second UV light sources are coupled to the device body and configured to move together relative to the device body. The first UV light source is operable to emit light in an opposite direction than light emitted from the second UV light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jamie J. Childress
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Patent number: D1052155Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Christopher Edward Plass, Jamie J. Childress