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).
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Patent number: 12338744Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 5, 2024Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes, Jr., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, Jr.
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Publication number: 20240410316Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes, JR., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, JR.
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Patent number: 12085016Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes Jr., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220356839Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Joseph B. LaBelle, Richard D. Stokes, JR., Kyle C. Advent, John Yestrau, Adrian Stanescu, Dan Davis, Larry Schneider, JR.
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Patent number: 10934698Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Danco, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 10519639Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Danco, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 9139993Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Danco, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 9103105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Danco, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 8650671Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Danco, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 8104105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: MJSI, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 8087426Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: MJSI, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 7743436Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: MJSI, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Publication number: 20090199911Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: MJSI, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 7533688Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: MJSI, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Publication number: 20070084292Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: MJSI, INC.Inventors: Michael Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Publication number: 20060196550Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Michael Schuster, Larry Schneider
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Patent number: 5769066Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 1, 1997Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Ronald FowlerInventor: Larrie Schneider