Patents by Inventor JOHN MOULE

JOHN MOULE 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).

  • Automatic deflection limiting latches for a thrust reverser
    Patent number: 10507932
    Abstract: A nacelle may include a pylon and a thrust reverser having an inner fixed structure. A locking mechanism may automatically engage and prevent relative movement between thrust reverser halves. A bumper may be coupled to the inner fixed structure. The locking mechanism may limit deflections between the thrust reverser and the pylon in response to a burst duct. A locking mechanism in the inner fixed structure may include a pressure relief door and an arrestor which hooks onto a retaining bar in a pylon bracket. The locking mechanism may allow the thrust reverser halves to be opened for access to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: ROHR, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Sean Pretty, John Moule, Joseph C. Zecca
  • AUTOMATIC DEFLECTION LIMITING LATCHES FOR A THRUST REVERSER
    Publication number: 20170275010
    Abstract: A nacelle may include a pylon and a thrust reverser having an inner fixed structure. A locking mechanism may automatically engage and prevent relative movement between thrust reverser halves. A bumper may be coupled to the inner fixed structure. The locking mechanism may limit deflections between the thrust reverser and the pylon in response to a burst duct. A locking mechanism in the inner fixed structure may include a pressure relief door and an arrestor which hooks onto a retaining bar in a pylon bracket. The locking mechanism may allow the thrust reverser halves to be opened for access to the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: ROHR, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL SEAN PRETTY, JOHN MOULE, JOSEPH C. ZECCA
  • Automatic deflection limiting latches for a thrust reverser
    Patent number: 9708073
    Abstract: A nacelle may include a pylon and a thrust reverser having an inner fixed structure. A locking mechanism may automatically engage and prevent relative movement between thrust reverser halves. A bumper may be coupled to the inner fixed structure. The locking mechanism may limit deflections between the thrust reverser and the pylon in response to a burst duct. A locking mechanism in the inner fixed structure may include a pressure relief door and an arrestor which hooks onto a retaining bar in a pylon bracket. The locking mechanism may allow the thrust reverser halves to be opened for access to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ROHR, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Sean Pretty, John Moule, Joseph C. Zecca
  • Clip for pin retention
    Patent number: 9695863
    Abstract: A retention clip is provided. The retention clip comprises a spring section, a first elbow section extending from the spring section, a handle section extending from the first elbow section, and a second elbow section opposite the first elbow section. The second elbow section may extend between the handle section and the spring section. A retention assembly is also provided. The retention assembly may comprise a mounting fitting and a housing disposed in the mounting fitting. The housing may define a perimeter of an opening. A retention clip may be disposed around the housing with an elbow section extending into the perimeter to obstruct the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventor: John Moule
  • CLIP FOR PIN RETENTION
    Publication number: 20160138643
    Abstract: A retention clip is provided. The retention clip comprises a spring section, a first elbow section extending from the spring section, a handle section extending from the first elbow section, and a second elbow section opposite the first elbow section. The second elbow section may extend between the handle section and the spring section. A retention assembly is also provided. The retention assembly may comprise a mounting fitting and a housing disposed in the mounting fitting. The housing may define a perimeter of an opening. A retention clip may be disposed around the housing with an elbow section extending into the perimeter to obstruct the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: ROHR, INC.
    Inventor: John Moule
  • AUTOMATIC DEFLECTION LIMITING LATCHES FOR A THRUST REVERSER
    Publication number: 20160053719
    Abstract: A nacelle may include a pylon and a thrust reverser having an inner fixed structure. A locking mechanism may automatically engage and prevent relative movement between thrust reverser halves. A bumper may be coupled to the inner fixed structure. The locking mechanism may limit deflections between the thrust reverser and the pylon in response to a burst duct. A locking mechanism in the inner fixed structure may include a pressure relief door and an arrestor which hooks onto a retaining bar in a pylon bracket. The locking mechanism may allow the thrust reverser halves to be opened for access to the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL SEAN PRETTY, JOHN MOULE, JOSEPH C. ZECCA