Patents by Inventor John B. Simmons

John B. Simmons 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: 8313278
    Abstract: A removable, modular, cargo deck trailer system may include different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units which are configured to be removably and interchangeably attached to a trailer. The different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units may collectively include a plurality of moving apparatus for moving cargo in a lengthwise direction relative to the deck units, for moving cargo in a vertical direction relative to the deck units, and for moving cargo in at least one of a widthwise direction relative to the deck units, and in a rotating direction relative to the deck units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John B. Simmons, Anibal J. Garcia, Michael Patterson Johnson
  • Patent number: 8006935
    Abstract: A cargo handling system and method employing a plurality of slide units and tracks. The tracks are mounted in or on a floor of a cargo area of a mobile platform, and also on a ramp of the mobile platform. The slide units slide within the tracks and enable container roll in, roll out platforms (CROPs) and 1077 flatracks to be slidably moved into and out from the cargo area. The slide units are arranged at the four corners of each CROP or 1077 flatrack and can be positively locked to a CROP or 1077 flatrack by a standard ISO twist lock assembly. The slide units eliminate the need for a K-loader and a crane to be present at the site where loading or unloading is to occur. Instead, suitable vehicles such a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), which are more readily transported to remote cites, can be used to assist in slidably loading and offloading CROPs and 1077 flatracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James S. Wells, Anibal J. Garcia, Myles A. Rohrlick, John B. Simmons, Thomas K. Reiner
  • Patent number: 7673889
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting and handling a cargo platform is provided. The apparatus includes a frame having a cradle beam that receives the cargo platform. The cradle beam supports a lower surface of the cargo platform. The apparatus further includes a locking mechanism operably associated with the cradle beam and actuates to securely fasten the cargo platform to the frame when the cargo platform is rested upon the cradle beam. The apparatus also includes a plurality of wheel assemblies for wheeling the frame along a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James S. Wells, Anibal J. Garcia, Myles A. Rohrlick, John B. Simmons, Benjamin A. Harber, Thomas K. Reiner
  • Patent number: 7507061
    Abstract: A pallet system for loading and supporting cargo is provided. The pallet system includes a cargo pallet having an upper surface, a lower surface along with a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal sides having forklift slots generally formed between the upper and lower surfaces, and a pair of oppositely disposed ends generally interconnecting said upper surface and said lower surface. A plurality of drop-down rails is configured to convert the lower surface from a flat bottom to a non-planar bottom. A plurality of extendable rails is used to extend a width of the cargo pallet. A locking mechanism enables the cargo pallet to be coupled to another cargo pallet. A collapsible bale arm assembly can be removed from the cargo pallet when the cargo pallet is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James S. Wells, Anibal J. Garcia, Myles A. Rohrlick, John B. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20090024991
    Abstract: A method, system and program product for managing downloads of files from a server. The method includes presetting, using a tool, a threshold number of allowable connections for each client requesting connections to download files from a server. The method further includes identifying, using the tool, a client requesting one or more connections to download a file and tracking, using the tool, whether or not the client has exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset. If the client has not exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset, allowing the one or more connections up to the threshold number of allowable connections preset for the client to download the file from the server and if the client has exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset, preventing the client from connecting to the server, such that overloading of the server with too many simultaneous active connections is minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel A. Campbell, Robert F. Pryor, John B. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20080219830
    Abstract: A cargo handling system and method employing a plurality of slide units and tracks. The tracks are mounted in or on a floor of a cargo area of a mobile platform, and also on a ramp of the mobile platform. The slide units slide within the tracks and enable container roll in, roll out platforms (CROPs) and 1077 flatracks to be slidably moved into and out from the cargo area. The slide units are arranged at the four corners of each CROP or 1077 flatrack and can be positively locked to a CROP or 1077 flatrack by a standard ISO twist lock assembly. The slide units eliminate the need for a K-loader and a crane to be present at the site where loading or unloading is to occur. Instead, suitable vehicles such a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), which are more readily transported to remote cites, can be used to assist in slidably loading and offloading CROPs and 1077 flatracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: James S. Wells, Anibal J. Garcia, Myles A. Rohrlick, John B. Simmons, Thomas K. Reiner
  • Publication number: 20080213058
    Abstract: A removable, modular, cargo deck trailer system may include different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units which are configured to be removably and interchangeably attached to a trailer. The different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units may collectively include a plurality of moving apparatus for moving cargo in a lengthwise direction relative to the deck units, for moving cargo in a vertical direction relative to the deck units, and for moving cargo in at least one of a widthwise direction relative to the deck units, and in a rotating direction relative to the deck units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: JOHN B. SIMMONS, ANIBAL J. GARCIA, MICHAEL PATTERSON JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20040245397
    Abstract: A single transportation platform system capable of interfacing with standardized ISO containers, PLS truck-and-trailer systems, HSVs Fast Sealift Ships, and cargo aircraft's 463L rail and pallet locking systems. The system can be handled by a LHS equipped vehicle as a joined platform or separated into individual pallets and handled like a 463L pallet. The platform provides a pallet system that eliminates the need for a married pallet system to be used in the process of loading and supporting loads normally transported on standard CROPs when being transported on a cargo aircraft. The platform can be positioned directly on the roller assembly of a loading ramp of a cargo aircraft, such as a C-17 by a LHS equipped vehicle, so as to facilitate loading and unloading from the aircraft without the need for large cranes or K-loaders. The platform also permits combat offloads to be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Anibal J. Garcia, James S. Wells, Myles A. Rohrlick, John B. Simmons
  • Patent number: 6817578
    Abstract: A single transportation platform system capable of interfacing with standardized ISO containers, PLS truck-and-trailer systems, HSVs Fast Sealift Ships, and cargo aircraft's 463L rail and pallet locking systems. The system can be handled by a LHS equipped vehicle as a joined platform or separated into individual pallets and handled like a 463L pallet. The platform provides a pallet system that eliminates the need for a married pallet system to be used in the process of loading and supporting loads normally transported on standard CROPs when being transported on a cargo aircraft. The platform can be positioned directly on the roller assembly of a loading ramp of a cargo aircraft, such as a C-17 by a LHS equipped vehicle, so as to facilitate loading and unloading from the aircraft without the need for large cranes or K-loaders. The platform also permits combat offloads to be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Anibal J. Garcia, James S. Wells, Myles A. Rohrlick, John B. Simmons
  • Patent number: 4144013
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of injection blow molding containers utilizing injection and blow mold members opening on horizontal parting lines wherein the core pins are moved radially and wherein the core pins are first positioned in a lower half of the mold and sequentially the upper half if closed upon the pin when closing the molds. Provision is made for an auxiliary work station to supplement the capabilities of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1979
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: John B. Simmons