Patents by Inventor John C. Rood

John C. Rood 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).

  • Aircraft galley carts and other insulated food storage units, and methods for their use
    Patent number: 7444830
    Abstract: Aircraft galley carts and other insulated food storage units are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a food storage unit configured in accordance with the invention includes an interior portion configured to hold food, a first panel positioned at least proximate to a wall of the interior portion, and at least a second panel positioned at least proximate to the first panel. In this embodiment, the first panel can include a phase change material and at least a portion of the second panel can be evacuated. In one aspect of this embodiment, the food storage unit can further include a temperature sensor operably coupled to the interior portion. The temperature sensor can be configured to provide an indication when the temperature in the interior portion reaches a preselected temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Moran, John C. Rood
  • Apparatus and methods for drain strainer assembly installation and maintenance
    Patent number: 6859950
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for drain strainer installation and maintenance are disclosed. In one embodiment, a drain strainer assembly includes a housing having an interior chamber and defines an opening leading to the interior chamber. Inlet and outlet ports are disposed through the housing, and at least one coupling device couples the housing to a support wall such that the opening is at least approximately parallel with the support wall. The assembly further includes a strainer member positioned in the interior chamber at least partially between the inlet and outlet ports, and a door member covering the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: John C. Rood
  • Apparatus and methods for drain strainer assembly installation and maintenance
    Publication number: 20040216222
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for drain strainer installation and maintenance are disclosed. In one embodiment, a drain strainer assembly includes a housing having an interior chamber and defines an opening leading to the interior chamber. Inlet and outlet ports are disposed through the housing, and at least one coupling device couples the housing to a support wall such that the opening is at least approximately parallel with the support wall. The assembly further includes a strainer member positioned in the interior chamber at least partially between the inlet and outlet ports, and a door member covering the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: John C. Rood