Patents by Inventor John L. Madera

John L. Madera 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: 6817894
    Abstract: A connector module for connecting a portable electronic device to a power source and a network on-board a mobile platform, for example an aircraft. The connector module is adapted to be integrated into an interior compartment of the aircraft, either adjacent to or disposed within a seat of the aircraft. The connector module provides a networking port disposed within a housing that is adapted to couple the portable electronic device to the aircraft network. A power port is also disposed within the housing of the connector module and is adapted to receive either a DC or AC power cable of the portable electronic device for providing power to the portable electronic device. Several embodiments of the connector module provide various configurations for integrating the connector module into the compartment of the aircraft and/or into the seat of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Scott Carleton Sanner, Drew A. Pappas, Donald B. Lee, John L. Madera
  • Publication number: 20040014357
    Abstract: A connector system for use adjacent a seat to allow a user seated at the seat to couple a computing device conveniently and easily, via the connector system, to a computer network. The connector system includes a main housing which houses a plurality of communications jacks as well as a plurality of power jacks. A flexible member couples the main housing to a mount assembly. The mount assembly is secured via U-shaped clamps to an existing structural member of the seat assembly. The main housing can be adjusted fore and aft relative to the mount assembly via a pair of set screws that engage the flexible member. The flexible member allows a degree of play in the event a user bumps the main housing with his or her legs while climbing into or out of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: John L. Madera, Tina M. Lanfear
  • Publication number: 20030054687
    Abstract: A connector module for connecting a portable electronic device to a power source and a network on-board a mobile platform, for example an aircraft. The connector module is adapted to be integrated into an interior compartment of the aircraft, either adjacent to or disposed within a seat of the aircraft. The connector module provides a networking port disposed within a housing that is adapted to couple the portable electronic device to the aircraft network. A power port is also disposed within the housing of the connector module and is adapted to receive either a DC or AC power cable of the portable electronic device for providing power to the portable electronic device. Several embodiments of the connector module provide various configurations for integrating the connector module into the compartment of the aircraft and/or into the seat of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Scott Carleton Sanner, Drew A. Pappas, Donald B. Lee, John L. Madera
  • Publication number: 20020163776
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for supporting a display device. A bracket includes first and second substantially parallel arms arranged to receive sides of a display device therebetween for attachment thereto. A first cross member is interposed between the first and second arms, and a second cross member is interposed between the first and second arms and extends from the first cross member. The second cross member is arranged to receive a back plane of the display device for attachment thereto. A housing is removably fastened to the bracket. The housing is arranged to surround the bracket and define a window, and the visual display area of a display device attachable to the bracket is viewable within the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew A. Thompson, John L. Madera