Patents by Inventor Michael C. Sturm

Michael C. Sturm 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).

  • Patent number: 5337977
    Abstract: A vent-latch interlock assembly (22) for installation to an aircraft door (20) that is provided with a latch assembly (32) that controls the opening and closing of the aircraft door. The vent-latch interlock assembly includes a pressure vent door (40) that is positioned to be seated in an opening (42) formed in the aircraft door (20). The pressure vent door (40) is rotatably attached to a shaft (44) that is rotatably mounted to the aircraft door (20). A set of springs (68) normally biases the pressure vent door (40) away from the opening (42). A drive rod (45) connected between the latch assembly (32) and the shaft holds the pressure vent door (40) in the closed position when the aircraft door (20) is closed. An interlock cable (46) is connected between the pressure vent door and an interlock follower (48) and is located next to the latch assembly (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Fleming, Michael C. Sturm