Patents by Inventor Mark John Gardner

Mark John Gardner 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).

  • NO-BACK BRAKE HAVING A LIMITED AUTHORITY DAMPER
    Publication number: 20250075754
    Abstract: A no-back brake system for an actuator includes a ball ramp mechanism. A drag brake assembly is configured to be coupled to a first portion of the ball ramp mechanism. A main brake assembly is configured to be coupled to an actuator and a second portion of the ball ramp mechanism. A limited authority damper assembly is disposed between the drag brake assembly and the main brake assembly. The limited authority damper assembly includes an outer spacing ring configured to be coupled to the drive shaft of the actuator, an inner damping ring coupled to the outer spacing ring and the drag brake assembly, and a first spring disposed between the outer spacing ring and the inner damping ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark John Gardner, Zachary M. Jones, Geya Kairamkonda
  • Wing fold system rotating latch
    Patent number: 10370083
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of a wing fold system may include a latch assembly rotating an unfixed portion of a wing, with respect to a fixed portion of the wing, between a flight position of the wing and a folded position of the wing. A first portion of the wing may hold a rotating portion of the latch assembly. A second portion of the wing may hold a secured portion of the latch assembly. The rotating portion of the latch assembly may rotate between an open position and a closed position. A slot in the rotating portion may receive the secured portion of the latch assembly. A securing portion of the rotating portion may secure a secured portion of the latch assembly. The latch assembly may prevent rotation of the second portion when the wing may be in the flight position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen John Fox, Jan A. Kordel, Keith Townsend, Matthew August Lassen, Mark John Gardner, Mark Steven Good
  • Folding wing system
    Patent number: 9919809
    Abstract: A latch pin actuator comprises a primary lock, a spring, and a piston. The primary lock is attached to a primary lock cam and has a notch. The spring is biased to lock the primary lock. The piston is configured to unlock the primary lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: George Moy, Charles E. Jokisch, Mark Steven Good, Mark John Gardner, Michael Edward Renzelmann, Jared Chung Houten
  • Folding Wing System
    Publication number: 20170349296
    Abstract: A latch pin actuator comprises a primary lock, a spring, and a piston. The primary lock is attached to a primary lock cam and has a notch. The spring is biased to lock the primary lock. The piston is configured to unlock the primary lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: George Moy, Charles E. Jokisch, Mark Steven Good, Mark John Gardner, Michael Edward Renzelmann, Jared Chung Houten
  • WING FOLD SYSTEM ROTATING LATCH
    Publication number: 20170066521
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of a wing fold system may include a latch assembly rotating an unfixed portion of a wing, with respect to a fixed portion of the wing, between a flight position of the wing and a folded position of the wing. A first portion of the wing may hold a rotating portion of the latch assembly. A second portion of the wing may hold a secured portion of the latch assembly. The rotating portion of the latch assembly may rotate between an open position and a closed position. A slot in the rotating portion may receive the secured portion of the latch assembly. A securing portion of the rotating portion may secure a secured portion of the latch assembly. The latch assembly may prevent rotation of the second portion when the wing may be in the flight position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen John Fox, Jan A. Kordel, Keith Townsend, Matthew August Lassen, Mark John Gardner, Mark Steven Good
  • Wing fold system rotating latch
    Patent number: 9469392
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of a wing fold system may include a latch assembly rotating an unfixed portion of a wing, with respect to a fixed portion of the wing, between a flight position of the wing and a folded position of the wing. A first portion of the wing may hold a rotating portion of the latch assembly. A second portion of the wing may hold a secured portion of the latch assembly. The rotating portion of the latch assembly may rotate between an open position and a closed position. A slot in the rotating portion may receive the secured portion of the latch assembly. A securing portion of the rotating portion may secure a secured portion of the latch assembly. The latch assembly may prevent rotation of the second portion when the wing may be in the flight position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen John Fox, Jan A. Kordel, Keith Townsend, Matthew August Lassen, Mark John Gardner, Mark Steven Good
  • WING FOLD SYSTEM ROTATING LATCH
    Publication number: 20150298793
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of a wing fold system may include a latch assembly rotating an unfixed portion of a wing, with respect to a fixed portion of the wing, between a flight position of the wing and a folded position of the wing. A first portion of the wing may hold a rotating portion of the latch assembly. A second portion of the wing may hold a secured portion of the latch assembly. The rotating portion of the latch assembly may rotate between an open position and a closed position. A slot in the rotating portion may receive the secured portion of the latch assembly. A securing portion of the rotating portion may secure a secured portion of the latch assembly. The latch assembly may prevent rotation of the second portion when the wing may be in the flight position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen John Fox, Jan A. Kordel, Keith Townsend, Matthew August Lassen, Mark John Gardner