Patents by Inventor Larry Schneider

Larry Schneider 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).

  • Patent number: 12338744
    Abstract: Nacelle inlet structures comprise an inlet inner barrel, an inlet outer barrel at least substantially enclosing the inlet inner barrel, an aft bulkhead extending between and operatively coupled to each of the inlet inner barrel and the inlet outer barrel, and an annular load absorber that is operatively coupled to each of the aft bulkhead and the inlet inner barrel. The aft bulkhead is operatively coupled to the inlet inner barrel via the annular load absorber, and the annular load absorber has a U-shaped cross-section that is open toward the inlet outer barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes, Jr., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240410316
    Abstract: Nacelle inlet structures comprise an inlet inner barrel, an inlet outer barrel at least substantially enclosing the inlet inner barrel, an aft bulkhead extending between and operatively coupled to each of the inlet inner barrel and the inlet outer barrel, and an annular load absorber that is operatively coupled to each of the aft bulkhead and the inlet inner barrel. The aft bulkhead is operatively coupled to the inlet inner barrel via the annular load absorber, and the annular load absorber has a U-shaped cross-section that is open toward the inlet outer barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes, JR., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, JR.
  • Patent number: 12085016
    Abstract: Nacelle inlet structures, engine assemblies and vehicles including the same, and related methods. A nacelle inlet structure of an engine assembly includes an inlet outer barrel and an inlet inner barrel with a tubular portion and an inlet attachment flange. The tubular portion of the inlet inner barrel extends at least partially along a direction parallel to the engine axis, while the inlet attachment flange extends from the tubular portion. The inlet attachment flange is integrally formed with at least a portion of the tubular portion of the inlet inner barrel. The inlet attachment flange is configured to be operatively coupled to an engine case of the engine assembly to operatively couple the nacelle inlet structure to the engine case. In examples, a method of manufacturing an inlet inner barrel includes forming a composite laminate with a composite manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes Jr., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220356839
    Abstract: Nacelle inlet structures, engine assemblies and vehicles including the same, and related methods. A nacelle inlet structure of an engine assembly includes an inlet outer barrel and an inlet inner barrel with a tubular portion and an inlet attachment flange. The tubular portion of the inlet inner barrel extends at least partially along a direction parallel to the engine axis, while the inlet attachment flange extends from the tubular portion. The inlet attachment flange is integrally formed with at least a portion of the tubular portion of the inlet inner barrel. The inlet attachment flange is configured to be operatively coupled to an engine case of the engine assembly to operatively couple the nacelle inlet structure to the engine case. In examples, a method of manufacturing an inlet inner barrel includes forming a composite laminate with a composite manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes, JR., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, JR.
  • Patent number: 10934698
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a toilet system includes a toilet fill valve and a bowl fill valve that is configured to attach directly to the toilet fill valve. The toilet fill valve can include a body having an extended portion that forms a bowl fill outlet port, a water inlet configured to couple to a water source, and a tank water outlet configured to output water to a toilet tank. The bowl fill valve can include a bowl fill valve inlet port that is configured to mate directly to the bowl fill outlet port of the body of the toilet fill valve, a bowl fill valve outlet port, a protrusion configured to insert into a recess of the toilet fill valve and retain the bowl fill valve to the toilet fill valve, a slot that is configured to receive an extension of the toilet fill valve, and a water flow adjustment handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 10519639
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, a toilet bowl fill valve includes a valve body that has a cavity. A valve may be inserted into the cavity of the valve body. A handle may be integrated with the valve, and the handle may facilitate manual adjustment of the valve. The valve body attached directly to a body of a toilet fill valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 9139993
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a water inlet of a toilet fill valve receives water from a water supply. A tank water outlet of the toilet fill valve provides a first portion of the water to a toilet tank. A bowl fill outlet port of the toilet fill valve provides a second portion of the water to a bowl fill restriction that is in direct contact with an extended portion of the toilet fill valve. The bowl fill restriction restricts the flow of the second portion of the water. The bowl fill restriction provides the second portion of the water to a tube that is in direct contact with the bowl fill restriction. The tube provides the second portion of the water to a toilet tank overfill tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 9103105
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a water inlet of a toilet fill valve receives water from a water supply. A tank water outlet of the toilet fill valve provides a first portion of the water to a toilet tank. A bowl fill outlet port of the toilet fill valve provides a second portion of the water to a bowl fill restriction that is in direct contact with an extended portion of the toilet fill valve. The bowl fill restriction restricts the flow of the second portion of the water. The bowl fill restriction provides the second portion of the water to a tube that is in direct contact with the bowl fill restriction. The tube provides the second portion of the water to a toilet tank overfill tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 8650671
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed towards toilet fill valves with adjustable bowl fill flow. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a water inlet, a water outlet, a bowl fill outlet port, and a bowl fill valve. The bowl fill valve has an integrally molded portion that forms a bowl fill valve inlet port. The integrally molded portion of the bowl fill valve inserts into the bowl fill outlet port so that the bowl fill valve inlet port is coupled to the bowl fill outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 8104105
    Abstract: A toilet fill valve, toilet, and associated methods are provided with an adjustable bowl fill flow. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a water inlet and a first water outlet configured to supply water to a toilet tank. A bowl fill outlet port extends from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve, the bowl fill outlet port being operatively coupled to the water inlet. The toilet fill valve includes a bowl fill valve having a bowl fill valve inlet port and a bowl fill valve outlet port, wherein the bowl fill valve inlet port is compatible with the bowl fill outlet port and the bowl fill valve inlet port being coupled to the bowl fill outlet port, the bowl fill valve radially extending from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve. The bowl fill valve is configured to supply an adjustable flow of water out the bowl fill outlet port for filling a toilet bowl during a flush cycle of a toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: MJSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 8087426
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a toilet fill valve lock and method for adjusting the fill water level in a toilet are provided. In one embodiment a toilet fill valve includes a riser that extends along an axis and an inner shaft that is disposed along the axis between the axis and the riser. The toilet fill valve further includes a lock that is moveable toward and away from the axis and which can limit the movement of the riser relative to the inner shaft about the axis when in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: MJSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 7743436
    Abstract: A toilet fill valve, toilet, and associated methods are provided with an adjustable bowl fill flow. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a water inlet and a first water outlet configured to supply water to a toilet tank. A bowl fill outlet port extends from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve, the bowl fill outlet port being operatively coupled to the water inlet. The toilet fill valve includes a bowl fill valve having a bowl fill valve inlet port and a bowl fill valve outlet port, wherein the bowl fill valve inlet port is compatible with the bowl fill outlet port and the bowl fill valve inlet port being coupled to the bowl fill outlet port, the bowl fill valve radially extending from a portion of a body of the toilet fill valve. The bowl fill valve is configured to supply an adjustable flow of water out the bowl fill outlet port for filling a toilet bowl during a flush cycle of a toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: MJSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Publication number: 20090199911
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a toilet fill valve lock and method for adjusting the fill water level in a toilet are provided. In one embodiment a toilet fill valve includes a riser that extends along an axis and an inner shaft that is disposed along the axis between the axis and the riser. The toilet fill valve further includes a lock that is moveable toward and away from the axis and which can limit the movement of the riser relative to the inner shaft about the axis when in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: MJSI, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 7533688
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a toilet fill valve lock and method for adjusting the fill water level in a toilet are provided. In one embodiment a toilet fill valve includes a riser that extends along an axis and an inner shaft that is disposed along the axis between the axis and the riser. The toilet fill valve further includes a lock that is moveable toward and away from the axis and which can limit the movement of the riser relative to the inner shaft about the axis when in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: MJSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Publication number: 20070084292
    Abstract: A fastener assembly and method are provided. In one embodiment, the fastener assembly comprises a nut compatible with a threaded shaft. A rotation indicator having at least one indicator extension is attached to the nut. At least one protruding structure extends from the nut. The protruding structure interferes with the indicator extension when the nut is rotated on the threaded shaft and the rotation indicator is compressed between the nut and a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: MJSI, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Publication number: 20060196550
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a toilet fill valve lock and method for adjusting the fill water level in a toilet are provided. In one embodiment a toilet fill valve includes a riser that extends along an axis and an inner shaft that is disposed along the axis between the axis and the riser. The toilet fill valve further includes a lock that is moveable toward and away from the axis and which can limit the movement of the riser relative to the inner shaft about the axis when in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Schuster, Larry Schneider
  • Patent number: 5769066
    Abstract: A pressurized gas powered rapid fire ball gun for propelling ball projectiles automatically or semi-automatically. An air chamber formed in a housing which slidably supports an air control spool for longitudinal translation, stores a pressurized gas charge within an internal air reservoir which enhances ball projectile propulsion when simultaneously combined with pressurized gas from a separate source and fed into a firing chamber adjacent the elongated cylindrical barrel at each firing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Ronald Fowler
    Inventor: Larrie Schneider