Patents by Inventor Mark L. Cloud
Mark L. Cloud 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: 11866176Abstract: A seat assembly includes a backrest that is configured to recline over a reclination range, and a variable reclination range limiter that is configured to selectively adjust a limit of the reclination range limit. A variable reclination range limiting method for a seat assembly includes allowing a backrest of the seat assembly to recline over a reclination range, and selectively adjusting a limit of the reclination range by a variable reclination range limiter.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark L. Cloud, Christopher Edward Plass, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick, Anis Noorani
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Patent number: 11560072Abstract: A seat track covering system and method are configured to cover a seat track and one or more cables within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The seat track covering system and method include a seat track cover that securely couples to the seat track, and at least one cover adjustment member moveably coupled to the seat track cover. The seat track cover and the cover adjustment member(s) cover at least a portion of the seat track and at least a portion of the cable(s).Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Rachelle N. Ornan, Dean Hettick, Amy L. Wisch, Patrick William O'Neill, Mark L. Cloud
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Patent number: 11427328Abstract: A seat indexing system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle include a seat assembly, and an indexing wheel coupled to the seat assembly. The indexing wheel is configured to be moved between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Rachelle N. Ornan, Mark L. Cloud, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick
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Publication number: 20220227491Abstract: A system for use in determining a capacity of a storage bin. The system includes a plurality of sensors positioned within the storage bin. Each sensor is configured to determine a used capacity within a portion of the storage bin, and generate a voltage output based on the determined used capacity, wherein the plurality of sensors is configured to generate an aggregate voltage output based on the voltage output of each sensor. A controller is in communication with the plurality of sensors. The controller is configured to receive the aggregate voltage output from the plurality of sensors, determine a minimum voltage output and a maximum voltage output of the plurality of sensors, and determine a total used capacity of the storage bin as a function of the aggregate voltage output, the minimum voltage output, and the maximum voltage output.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Mark L Cloud, Christopher Alvarez
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Publication number: 20220068531Abstract: A system includes a latch circuit configured to monitor a switch and to operate an electronic latch based on a position of the switch. The system also includes a power supply circuit configured to provide a first voltage level to the latch circuit during normal operations and a second voltage level to the latch circuit during power loss. The power supply circuit includes a primary power circuit configured to provide the first voltage level to the latch circuit and a plurality of supercapacitors configured to be charged by the primary power circuit and provide the second voltage level to the latch circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Mark L. Cloud, Erik Jon Haugen, Justin Rapozo
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Patent number: 10906458Abstract: A vehicle includes an interior cabin, and a stowage bin control system. The stowage bin control system includes a plurality of stowage bin assemblies within the interior cabin. The plurality of stowage bin assemblies are configured to be selectively moved between an open position and a closed position. A master control device is separate and distinct from the plurality of stowage bin assemblies. The master control device is communicatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies through wireless connections and is configured to operate the at least one of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard K. Simms, Stephen G. Dame, Mark L. Cloud, Todd D. Smith
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Patent number: 10889376Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly includes a strongback, and a pivot bin moveably coupled to the strongback. The pivot bin is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. A bin drive system is configured to move the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position. The bin drive system includes a motor operatively coupled to a bin actuator through a motion link. The motor is configured move the bin actuator via the motion link to push the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark L. Cloud, Christopher L. Schwitters
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Patent number: 10864849Abstract: A stowage bin assembly of a vehicle includes one or more interior light-emitting elements that are configured to illuminate a baggage retaining chamber of the stowage bin assembly. The stowage bin assembly is within an interior cabin of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard K. Simms, Stephen G. Dame, Mark L. Cloud, Todd D. Smith
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Patent number: 10793277Abstract: A stowage bin control system and method for a vehicle includes at least one stowage bin assembly that are configured to be selectively moved between an open position and a closed position, and a master control device that is separate and distinct from the stowage bin assemblies. The master control device is communicatively coupled to the stowage bin assemblies and is configured to operate the stowage bin assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard K. Simms, Stephen G. Dame, Mark L. Cloud, Todd D. Smith
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Publication number: 20200307800Abstract: A seat assembly includes a backrest that is configured to recline over a reclination range, and a variable reclination range limiter that is configured to selectively adjust a limit of the reclination range limit. A variable reclination range limiting method for a seat assembly includes allowing a backrest of the seat assembly to recline over a reclination range, and selectively adjusting a limit of the reclination range by a variable reclination range limiter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark L. Cloud, Christopher Edward Plass, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick, Anis Noorani
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Publication number: 20200307417Abstract: A seat track covering system and method are configured to cover a seat track and one or more cables within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The seat track covering system and method include a seat track cover that securely couples to the seat track, and at least one cover adjustment member moveably coupled to the seat track cover. The seat track cover and the cover adjustment member(s) cover at least a portion of the seat track and at least a portion of the cable(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Rachelle N. Ornan, Dean Hettick, Amy L. Wisch, Patrick William O'Neill, Mark L. Cloud
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Publication number: 20200307809Abstract: A seat indexing system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle include a seat assembly, and an indexing wheel coupled to the seat assembly. The indexing wheel is configured to be moved between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Rachelle N. Ornan, Mark L. Cloud, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick
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Patent number: 10772981Abstract: A method and apparatus for disinfecting a lavatory inside a vehicle in response to a set of criteria being met. A determination is made as to whether a set of criteria for activation of a disinfection system that emits far-ultraviolet radiation to perform a disinfection process inside a lavatory has been met. In response to a determination that the set of criteria has been met, the disinfection system is activated to perform the disinfection process inside the lavatory using the far-ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James J. Childress, Mark L. Cloud, Karen Lee Hills
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Patent number: 10672208Abstract: A stowage bin assembly includes a latch that is configured to selectively lock and unlock the stowage bin assembly, and a sensor in communication with the latch. The sensor is configured to be engaged to lock, unlock, open, and/or close the stowage bin assembly without the latch or the sensor being touched.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard K. Simms, Stephen G. Dame, Mark L. Cloud, Todd D. Smith
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Patent number: 10647429Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is within an interior cabin of a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly includes a weight sensor that is configured to detect the weight of the stowage bin assembly, and a stowage bin control unit in communication with the weight sensor. The stowage bin control unit is configured to automatically close the stowage bin assembly in response to a weight of the stowage bin assembly being within a predetermined range of a maximum weight threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard K. Simms, Stephen G. Dame, Mark L. Cloud, Todd D. Smith
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Publication number: 20190298875Abstract: A method and apparatus for disinfecting a lavatory inside a vehicle in response to a set of criteria being met. A determination is made as to whether a set of criteria for activation of a disinfection system that emits far-ultraviolet radiation to perform a disinfection process inside a lavatory has been met. In response to a determination that the set of criteria has been met, the disinfection system is activated to perform the disinfection process inside the lavatory using the far-ultraviolet radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: James J. Childress, Mark L. Cloud, Karen Lee Hills
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Publication number: 20190263525Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly includes a strongback, and a pivot bin moveably coupled to the strongback. The pivot bin is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. A bin drive system is configured to move the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position. The bin drive system includes a motor operatively coupled to a bin actuator through a motion link. The motor is configured move the bin actuator via the motion link to push the pivot bin from the open position to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark L. Cloud, Christopher L. Schwitters
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Patent number: 10363329Abstract: A method and apparatus for disinfecting a lavatory inside a vehicle in response to a set of criteria being met. A determination is made as to whether a set of criteria for activation of a disinfection system that emits far-ultraviolet radiation to perform a disinfection process inside a lavatory has been met. In response to a determination that the set of criteria has been met, the disinfection system is activated to perform the disinfection process inside the lavatory using the far-ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James J. Childress, Mark L. Cloud, Karen Lee Hills
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Publication number: 20180257784Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is within an interior cabin of a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly includes a weight sensor that is configured to detect the weight of the stowage bin assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard K. Simms, Stephen G. Dame, Mark L. Cloud, Todd D. Smith
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Publication number: 20180257555Abstract: A stowage bin assembly of a vehicle includes one or more interior light-emitting elements that are configured to illuminate a baggage retaining chamber of the stowage bin assembly. The stowage bin assembly is within an interior cabin of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard K. Simms, Stephen G. Dame, Mark L. Cloud, Todd D. Smith