Patents by Inventor Kevin S. Zielke

Kevin S. Zielke 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).

  • One-piece basin for a compartment of a transportation device
    Patent number: 8567719
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Shawn A. Clafin, Dennis C. Lin, Richard L. Rankin, Kevin S. Zielke, Karen Hills, Steven Sauer
  • Pillow speaker system and method
    Patent number: 8056167
    Abstract: The invention discloses differing embodiments of pillow speaker systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed of directing sound energy emitted from a speaker substantially into a cavity of a gas pillow. In other embodiments, pillow speaker systems are disclosed which direct sound energy emitted from the speakers substantially into the gas pillow cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Kevin S. Zielke
  • Retractable and extendable enclosure member for a compartment of a transportation device
    Patent number: 7578533
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Robert J. Bengtsson, Ralph N. Bladt, Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Shawn A. Claflin, Richard L. Rankin, Miguel A. Remedios, Kevin S. Zielke, Roland von Ballmoos
  • Compartment for a transportation device and its installation
    Patent number: 7513457
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Robert J. Bengtsson, Ralph N. Bladt, Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Shawn A. Claflin, Dennis C. Lin, Richard L. Rankin, Miguel A. Remedios, Bryce A. Van Dyke, Kevin S. Zielke
  • COMPARTMENT FOR A TRANSPORTATION DEVICE AND ITS INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20080078874
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Robert J. Bengtsson, Ralph N. Bladt, Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Shawn A. Claflin, Dennis C. Lin, Richard L. Rankin, Miguel A. Remedios, Bryce A. Van Dyke, Kevin S. Zielke
  • ONE-PIECE BASIN FOR A COMPARTMENT OF A TRANSPORTATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080078873
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Shawn A. Claflin, Dennis C. Lin, Richard L. Rankin, Kevin S. Zielke, Karen Hills, Steven Sauer
  • PILLOW SPEAKER SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20080069387
    Abstract: The invention discloses differing embodiments of pillow speaker systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed of directing sound energy emitted from a speaker substantially into a cavity of a gas pillow. In other embodiments, pillow speaker systems are disclosed which direct sound energy emitted from the speakers substantially into the gas pillow cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Kevin S. Zielke
  • Interior of a passenger cabin of an aircraft
    Patent number: D610521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher I. Pirie, Thomas M. Binder, Roberto T. Valdez, JoAnne E. Rennie, John A. Gesick, Kevin S. Zielke, Allan B Lowis