Patents by Inventor John W. Startup

John W. Startup 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).

  • Main deck cargo barrier net configuration
    Patent number: 6435786
    Abstract: A cargo barrier net for an aircraft includes a central ring. A plurality of radially projecting webs include a radially inner end that is connected to the central ring. A radially outer end is connected to the airframe. The first circumferential web is connected to a first set of mid-portions of the radially projecting webs. A first set of mid-portions is located radially outside of the central ring. A second circumferential web is located radially outside of the first circumferential web. The second circumferential web is connected to a second set of mid-portions of the radially projecting webs. The second set of mid-portions is located radially outside of the first set of mid-portions. A third circumferential web is located radially outside of the second circumferential web. The third circumferential web is connected to a third set of mid-portions of the radially projecting webs. The third set of mid-portions is located radially outside of the second set of mid-portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David A. Breckel, Timothy R. Schwartz, Bernhard Dopker, John W. Startup, James Homewood