Patents by Inventor John S. Lamb
John S. Lamb 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).
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Patent number: 10363854Abstract: Disclosed is a Personal Electronic Device (PED) positioning apparatus that stows within a tray table. An articulated holder includes a crossbar arm that slides on at least one support shaft to a position where a crossbar can be rotate to provide an angled surface relative to the tray table to support a PED. When stowed, the crossbar presents a minimal profile with respect to the tray table. The exposed surface of the crossbar can be made to match the color and appearance of the tray table so that the apparatus has minimal visual impact.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: John S. Lamb, Dennis P. Markert
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Patent number: 10326299Abstract: A method and system for delivering power from an aircraft power system to a tray table is provided. The system may include a moveable assembly in connection with the tray table. Cable may be routed to each tray table through the moveable assembly. The power is processed into a useable form for electronics mounted in the tray table. The tray table may include a wireless charger, and may harvest data from user electronics. The tray table may also push data to the user's electronics. The system may include a wireless communications client to take advantage of the wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) system on board many transportation platforms.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Jouper, John S. Lamb, Dennis P. Markert
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Publication number: 20180354398Abstract: Disclosed is a Personal Electronic Device (PED) positioning apparatus that stows within a tray table. An articulated holder includes a crossbar arm that slides on at least one support shaft to a position where a crossbar can be rotate to provide an angled surface relative to the tray table to support a PED. When stowed, the crossbar presents a minimal profile with respect to the tray table. The exposed surface of the crossbar can be made to match the color and appearance of the tray table so that the apparatus has minimal visual impact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: John S. Lamb, Dennis P. Markert
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Patent number: 9887561Abstract: A low voltage DC distribution system to provide power to power or charge passenger electronic devices. Cable assemblies pass high voltage power down in daisy chain fashion to various seat groups. Connector elements contain current limiting circuitry which provides low voltage power for distribution to seat electronic components via small gauge wire. Compared to previous systems, embodiments may have a marked reduction in installed weight, encroachment on passenger space, easier installation and reduced impact on seat structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Jouper, John S. Lamb
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Publication number: 20170077739Abstract: A method and system for delivering power from an aircraft power system to a tray table is provided. The system may include a moveable assembly in connection with the tray table. Cable may be routed to each tray table through the moveable assembly. The power is processed into a useable form for electronics mounted in the tray table. The tray table may include a wireless charger, and may harvest data from user electronics. The tray table may also push data to the user's electronics. The system may include a wireless communications client to take advantage of the wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) system on board many transportation platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey A. Jouper, John S. Lamb, Dennis P. Markert
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Patent number: 9438043Abstract: A system has a power source connected to power access points and at least one environmental control system. A threshold compare device is effective to compare the proportional load on the environmental control systems to a preset threshold. If the threshold is exceeded, unused power access points are disabled. This prevents such access points from placing additional loads on the environmental control systems. Conversely, when the proportional load on the environmental control systems drops below a preset threshold, power can be restored to the disabled power access points. A master control unit can monitor the load on the environmental control systems and either or both the environmental conditions in environment zones or the power loading of the power access points and determine whether to disable unused power outlets.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: Jeffrey Jouper, John S. Lamb
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Publication number: 20160134138Abstract: A low voltage DC distribution system to provide power to power or charge passenger electronic devices. Cable assemblies pass high voltage power down in daisy chain fashion to various seat groups. Connector elements contain current limiting circuitry which provides low voltage power for distribution to seat electronic components via small gauge wire. Compared to previous systems, embodiments may have a marked reduction in installed weight, encroachment on passenger space, easier installation and reduced impact on seat structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: ASTRONICS ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CORP.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Jouper, John S. Lamb
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Publication number: 20150123433Abstract: A display apparatus for the presentation to a user of a personal electronic device (PED), including a horizontal flexible member effective for the insertion of a portion of a PED so that the display of the PED is orientated towards a user. The disclosed apparatus is useful in conjunction with passenger seating within a passenger vehicle, such as an aircraft. In some embodiments, an adjustment mechanism allows for adjustment of the orientation of the display of the PED.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: John S. Lamb, JR., Michael Hettich
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Publication number: 20150047164Abstract: A fastening tool has a centrally disposed rod with a shaped tip at a first end thereof and an enlarged second end effective to transfer force from an external source to the tool. A collar circumscribes the centrally disposed rod. A first end of the collar is adjacent to the shaped tip and an opposing second end of the collar terminates in an outwardly extending flange. A compressible spring is disposed between the enlarged second end of the centrally disposed rod and the outwardly extending flange of the collar. This tool provides simplified installation of swage-type hardware into a stack of two or more panels by providing both a clamping force and a swaging operation in a single stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: John S. Lamb
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Publication number: 20140217811Abstract: A system has a power source connected to power access points and at least one environmental control system. A threshold compare device is effective to compare the proportional load on the environmental control systems to a preset threshold. If the threshold is exceeded, unused power access points are disabled. This prevents such access points from placing additional loads on the environmental control systems. Conversely, when the proportional load on the environmental control systems drops below a preset threshold, power can be restored to the disabled power access points. A master control unit can monitor the load on the environmental control systems and either or both the environmental conditions in environment zones or the power loading of the power access points and determine whether to disable unused power outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey Jouper, John S. Lamb
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Patent number: 8089181Abstract: A system and method for controlling connection of an electrical outlet to a power source so as to exclude the human body model. A first signal is generated and fed to the outlet through an outlet control device; feedback from a load at the outlet is detected. The load detector outputs a second signal to an outlet control device. The outlet is connected to the power source in accordance with the second signal. The outlet is not connected to the power source in the absence of a load, or if the detected load is consistent with the human body model.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Jouper, John S. Lamb, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100327663Abstract: A system and method for controlling connection of an electrical outlet to a power source so as to exclude the human body model. A first signal is generated and fed to the outlet through an outlet control device; feedback from a load at the outlet is detected. The load detector outputs a second signal to an outlet control device. The outlet is connected to the power source in accordance with the second signal. The outlet is not connected to the power source in the absence of a load, or if the detected load is consistent with the human body model.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey A. Jouper, John S. Lamb, JR.