Patents by Inventor Mark E. Eakins
Mark E. Eakins 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: 10745135Abstract: A seating arrangement for use in a cabin of a vehicle includes a first column set, a second column set, and an aisle between the first and second column sets. The first column set includes a first column of seats, a second column of seats, and a third column of seats. The first column set additionally includes an egress path of a first seat of the first column defined between a first seat and a second seat of the second column and between a first seat and a second seat of the third column. The egress path allows for direct unimpeded access from the first seat of the first column to the aisle, and the egress path is perpendicular to the aisle.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Mark E. Eakins
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Publication number: 20170369171Abstract: A seating arrangement for use in a cabin of a vehicle includes a first column set, a second column set, and an aisle between the first and second column sets. The first column set includes a first column of seats, a second column of seats, and a third column of seats. The first column set additionally includes an egress path of a first seat of the first column defined between a first seat and a second seat of the second column and between a first seat and a second seat of the third column. The egress path allows for direct unimpeded access from the first seat of the first column to the aisle, and the egress path is perpendicular to the aisle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Mark E. Eakins
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Patent number: 9783302Abstract: A method of determining a seating arrangement for an aircraft cabin includes entering configuration parameters into a processor including a cabin width, a quantity of aisles, a minimum aisle width, and a quantity of columns of seats, wherein each seat is movable between a seated configuration and a bed configuration. The method additionally includes entering seat parameters describing the taper in seat width from a main portion to a footrest, and entering configuration rules wherein in at least one column of an inboard column set and/or an outboard column set, the seats are reversed in direction and/or are staggered. The method further includes determining, using the processor, a seating arrangement including a column quantity in each column set, and a seat direction and/or a stagger for each column in the seating arrangement that results in a maximum seat width at a main portion of the seats.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Mark E. Eakins
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Publication number: 20160311535Abstract: A method of determining a seating arrangement for an aircraft cabin includes entering configuration parameters into a processor including a cabin width, a quantity of aisles, a minimum aisle width, and a quantity of columns of seats, wherein each seat is movable between a seated configuration and a bed configuration. The method additionally includes entering seat parameters describing the taper in seat width from a main portion to a footrest, and entering configuration rules wherein in at least one column of an inboard column set and/or an outboard column set, the seats are reversed in direction and/or are staggered. The method further includes determining, using the processor, a seating arrangement including a column quantity in each column set, and a seat direction and/or a stagger for each column in the seating arrangement that results in a maximum seat width at a main portion of the seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventor: Mark E. Eakins
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Patent number: 9409648Abstract: A seating arrangement for an aircraft may include a plurality of seats that may be convertible into a flat bed configuration. Each seat may have a seat centerline that may be oriented at a seat angle relative to a longitudinal axis of an aircraft cabin. Each seat may include a footrest that may be offset from the seat centerline of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Mark E. Eakins
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Publication number: 20150329208Abstract: A seating arrangement for an aircraft may include a plurality of seats that may be convertible into a flat bed configuration. Each seat may have a seat centerline that may be oriented at a seat angle relative to a longitudinal axis of an aircraft cabin. Each seat may include a footrest that may be offset from the seat centerline of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Mark E. Eakins
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Patent number: 8185360Abstract: A computer aided design (CAD) system ascertains the clear view area of a transparency in light of head orientation and refractive properties of the transparency. Obstructions that limit the clear view are also taken into account. The CAD system is particularly useful in assessing the field of view provided to a pilot by aircraft windshields and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark E. Eakins, Steven B. Rogers
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Patent number: 7728835Abstract: A computer aided design system accurately determines the location, shape, and dimensions of a transparency that provides a field of view meeting a clear view area specified by a two dimensional polar vision plot. The computer aided design system projects points on the two dimensional polar vision plot onto a three dimensional surface of the transparency taking into account the observer's head position and the refraction of light caused by the transparency.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark E. Eakins, Steven B. Rogers
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Patent number: 7644888Abstract: A high-speed transport aircraft. In one embodiment, the aircraft includes a fuselage, delta wings, and integrated engine nacelles. The fuselage is configured to carry a payload and has a forward portion and an aft portion. The aft portion defines a generally constant-width planform and includes first, second, third, and fourth passenger seat sections, with each of the seat sections having at least two passenger seats positioned abreast at least generally normal to a longitudinal axis of the fuselage. In one aspect of this embodiment, the wings extend from the fuselage adjacent to the aft portion, and the fuselage further includes first and second rows of windows above the wings. The first row of windows are positioned in the fuselage directly adjacent the first seat section and the second row of windows are positioned in the fuselage directly adjacent the fourth seat section.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark E. Eakins, Paul M. Wojciechowski
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Publication number: 20080154550Abstract: A computer aided design (CAD) system ascertains the clear view area of a transparency in light of head orientation and refractive properties of the transparency. Obstructions that limit the clear view are also taken into account. The CAD system is particularly useful in assessing the field of view provided to a pilot by aircraft windshields and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: THE BOEING CO.Inventors: Mark E. EAKINS, Steven B. ROGERS
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Publication number: 20080088625Abstract: A computer aided design system accurately determines the location, shape, and dimensions of a transparency that provides a field of view meeting a clear view area specified by a two dimensional polar vision plot. The computer aided design system projects points on the two dimensional polar vision plot onto a three dimensional surface of the transparency taking into account the observer's head position and the refraction of light caused by the transparency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: The BOEING CO.Inventors: Mark E. EAKINS, Steven B. ROGERS
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Publication number: 20030213870Abstract: A high-speed transport aircraft. In one embodiment, the aircraft includes a fuselage, delta wings, and integrated engine nacelles. The fuselage is configured to carry a payload and has a forward portion and an aft portion. The aft portion defines a generally constant-width planform and includes first, second, third, and fourth passenger seat sections, with each of the seat sections having at least two passenger seats positioned abreast at least generally normal to a longitudinal axis of the fuselage. In one aspect of this embodiment, the wings extend from the fuselage adjacent to the aft portion, and the fuselage further includes first and second rows of windows above the wings. The first row of windows are positioned in the fuselage directly adjacent the first seat section and the second row of windows are positioned in the fuselage directly adjacent the fourth seat section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Mark E. Eakins, Paul M. Wojciechowski
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Patent number: 6497388Abstract: A common flight deck module for use with a plurality of aircraft platforms. The common flight deck module includes a discrete structure that is independent of the structure of the aircraft fuselage and may includes an avionics system and other hardware, controls and equipment. The common flight deck module is configured to “plug into” the fuselage from each of the aircraft platforms. The “plug in” modularity of the common flight deck module permits the standardization of various components and procedures to thereby make possible efficiency-based cost reductions for both aircraft manufacturers and aircraft consumers.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael G. Friend, Jay R. Huffington, Mark E. Eakins
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Patent number: D529857Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark E. Eakins, Paul Mikulencak, R. Blake Emery, Victor K. Stuhr, Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen T. Brown, Richard K. Wong, Chester P. Nelson, Michael L. Drake, Christopher A. Vegter, Bruce R. Detert, Christopher A. Konings
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Patent number: D531954Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark E. Eakins, Paul Mikulencak, R. Blake Emery, Victor K. Stuhr, Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen T. Brown, Richard K. Wong, Chester P. Nelson, Michael L. Drake, Christopher A. Vegter, Bruce R. Detert, Christopher A. Konings
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Patent number: D537029Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark E. Eakins, Paul Mikulencak, R. Blake Emery, Victor K. Stuhr, Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen T. Brown, Richard K. Wong, Chester P. Nelson, Michael L. Drake, Christopher A. Vegter, Bruce R. Detert, Christopher A. Konings