Patents by Inventor Karlton Okamoto

Karlton Okamoto 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).

  • Method and apparatus for restraining a cargo barrier net beam assembly
    Patent number: 5915652
    Abstract: A cargo barrier net installation for a cargo airplane is connected to the floor and fuselage shell of the aircraft. The cargo barrier net installation includes a pair of C-shaped beams that secure the horizontal net straps to the fuselage. The C-shaped beams have a primary portion that is secured to an existing fitting of cargo planes to attempt to eliminate unrestrained movement of the beam assemblies, which movement can cause damage to the aircraft structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Caldwell, Richard G. Diamante, Karlton Okamoto, Todd Ruckert