Patents by Inventor Mark Ulvin

Mark Ulvin 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).

  • Aircraft cargo floor architecture and method of modifying the aircraft cargo floor architecture
    Patent number: 11401023
    Abstract: An aircraft cargo floor architecture comprises a plurality of aircraft keel frames. One or more longitudinal rails are attached directly to the aircraft keel frames. The one or more longitudinal rails are designed to provide structural support for an aircraft cargo floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael D. Spry, Mark A. Ulvin
  • AIRCRAFT CARGO FLOOR ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD OF MODIFYING THE AIRCRAFT CARGO FLOOR ARCHITECTURE
    Publication number: 20200223529
    Abstract: An aircraft cargo floor architecture comprises a plurality of aircraft keel frames. One or more longitudinal rails are attached directly to the aircraft keel frames. The one or more longitudinal rails are designed to provide structural support for an aircraft cargo floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael D. Spry, Mark A. Ulvin
  • Structural panels for use in aircraft fuselages and other structures
    Patent number: 8496206
    Abstract: Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kent E. Johnson, Mark A. Ulvin
  • Structural Panels for Use in Aircraft Fuselages and Other Structures
    Publication number: 20100223772
    Abstract: Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kent Johnson, Mark A. Ulvin
  • Methods of manufacturing structural panels
    Patent number: 7716835
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kent E. Johnson, Mark A. Ulvin
  • METHODS OF MANUFACTURING STRUCTURAL PANELS
    Publication number: 20100083504
    Abstract: Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kent Johnson, Mark A. Ulvin
  • Structural panels for use in aircraft fuselages and other structures
    Patent number: 7134629
    Abstract: Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kent Johnson, Mark A. Ulvin
  • Structural panels for use in aircraft fuselages and other structures
    Publication number: 20050263645
    Abstract: Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Kent Johnson, Mark Ulvin