Patents by Inventor Jasen P. Schoales

Jasen P. Schoales 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).

  • Remotely-activated self-centering cable latch
    Patent number: 10259559
    Abstract: A hidden latch system for an interior structure of an aircraft includes at least two engagement features coupled to an interior structure of an aircraft. Each of the at least two engagement features includes an engagement portion, an engagement rod, and a self-centering feature. The engagement portion is configured to engage and release the engagement rod, and the self-centering feature is configured to self-center the engagement rod in at least one direction. Further, the engagement portion is configured to release the engagement rod using a cable pull system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Troy N. Terry, Jasen P. Schoales
  • Remotely-Activated Self-Centering Cable Latch
    Publication number: 20170058561
    Abstract: A hidden latch system for an interior structure of an aircraft is disclosed. The hidden latch system includes at least two engagement features coupled to an interior structure of an aircraft. Each of the at least two engagement features includes an engagement portion, an engagement rod, and a self-centering feature. The engagement portion is configured to engage and release the engagement rod, and the self-centering feature is configured to self-center the engagement rod in at least one direction. Further, the engagement portion is configured to release the engagement rod using a cable pull system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Troy N. Terry, Jasen P. Schoales