Patents by Inventor Kiefer Grindle

Kiefer Grindle 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).

  • Nacelle latch alignment
    Patent number: 10399688
    Abstract: A nacelle may include fan cowl panels which may be opened to provide access to the fan case. A latching mechanism may latch a left fan cowl panel to a right fan cowl panel. As a handle is closed to unlatch the latching mechanism, an alignment feature may align the handle within the latching mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: ROHR, Inc.
    Inventors: Mac P. Delaney, Kiefer Grindle
  • NACELLE LATCH ALIGNMENT
    Publication number: 20180127107
    Abstract: A nacelle may include fan cowl panels which may be opened to provide access to the fan case. A latching mechanism may latch a left fan cowl panel to a right fan cowl panel. As a handle is closed to unlatch the latching mechanism, an alignment feature may align the handle within the latching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: ROHR, INC.
    Inventors: Mac P. Delaney, Kiefer Grindle