Patents by Inventor Michael S. Karapetian

Michael S. Karapetian 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).

  • Publication number: 20240002054
    Abstract: A securing lock for a cargo support apparatus includes one or more first locking interfaces. The one or more first locking interfaces include a tooth assembly including one or more teeth, and a jaws assembly including one or more jaws. The one or more teeth are configured to be engaged by one or more other jaws of a second locking interface of at least one other container to secure the container to the at least one other container. The one or more jaws are configured to engage one or more other teeth of the second locking interface of the at least one other container to secure the container to the at least one other container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert E. Grip, John Joseph Brown, Michael S. Karapetian
  • Patent number: 11835082
    Abstract: A folding assembly is movable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration includes a first rotating link having a first end pivotably coupled to a structural member/frame and a second end. The folding assembly also includes a second rotating link having a first end pivotably coupled to the structural member/frame and a second end. A first connecting link is pivotably coupled between the first rotating link and the second rotating link. A first end of a second connecting link is pivotably coupled to the first rotating link second end. The folding assembly further includes a support link having a first end pivotably coupled to the first rotating link second end and a second end configured to couple to a component to be moved. The support link is configured to selectively move the component between, inclusively, a retracted position and a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Karapetian, Hao Lee
  • Patent number: 11358787
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a modular container, including: six sides, wherein: each side of the six sides of the modular container comprises at least four surface connectors, each surface connector of the at least four surface connectors comprises at least two connector elements, at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a first type, and at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a second type; and an access door in at least one side of the six sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Erik Grip, Michael S. Karapetian, John J. Brown
  • Patent number: 11299341
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for a modular container, including: six sides, wherein: each side of the six sides of the modular container comprises at least four surface connector arrangements, each surface connector arrangement of the at least four surface connector arrangements comprises at least two connector elements, wherein: at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a first type, and at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a second type; and an access door in at least one side of the six sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Erik Grip, Michael S. Karapetian, John J. Brown
  • Patent number: 11286043
    Abstract: A nose landing gear assembly includes an oleo strut, a forward brace including a forward brace first end and a forward brace second end. The forward brace first end is pivotably coupled to the nose gear bay of a high wing aircraft about a first pivot axis. The assembly also includes an aft brace including an aft brace first end and an aft brace second end. The aft brace first end is pivotably coupled to the nose gear bay about a second pivot axis, and the aft brace second end is pivotably coupled to the oleo strut. An actuator includes an actuator first end and an actuator second end. The actuator second end is coupled to the nose gear bay and the actuator first end coupled to the forward brace. The actuator is configured to move the nose landing gear assembly between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael S. Karapetian, Hao Lee
  • Publication number: 20210364020
    Abstract: A folding assembly is movable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration includes a first rotating link having a first end pivotably coupled to a structural member/frame and a second end. The folding assembly also includes a second rotating link having a first end pivotably coupled to the structural member/frame and a second end. A first connecting link is pivotably coupled between the first rotating link and the second rotating link. A first end of a second connecting link is pivotably coupled to the first rotating link second end. The folding assembly further includes a support link having a first end pivotably coupled to the first rotating link second end and a second end configured to couple to a component to be moved. The support link is configured to selectively move the component between, inclusively, a retracted position and a deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Karapetian, Hao Lee
  • Publication number: 20210362841
    Abstract: A nose landing gear assembly includes an oleo strut, a forward brace including a forward brace first end and a forward brace second end. The forward brace first end is pivotably coupled to the nose gear bay of a high wing aircraft about a first pivot axis. The assembly also includes an aft brace including an aft brace first end and an aft brace second end. The aft brace first end is pivotably coupled to the nose gear bay about a second pivot axis, and the aft brace second end is pivotably coupled to the oleo strut. An actuator includes an actuator first end and an actuator second end. The actuator second end is coupled to the nose gear bay and the actuator first end coupled to the forward brace. The actuator is configured to move the nose landing gear assembly between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Karapetian, Hao Lee
  • Patent number: 11142303
    Abstract: An aircraft subassembly comprises a fuselage structure, comprising a first side and a second side. The aircraft subassembly further comprises a main-landing-gear system, having a single pair of wheels. The main-landing-gear system additionally comprises a sponson, connected to and extending outward from the fuselage structure. The sponson comprises a central portion and a first main-landing-gear door that is moveable relative to the central portion between, inclusively, a closed position and an open position. The sponson further comprises a second main-landing-gear door that is moveable relative to the central portion between, inclusively, a closed position and an open position. The main-landing-gear system further comprises a first main-landing-gear assembly, connected to the first wheel and a second main-landing-gear assembly, connected to the second wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Karapetian, John Joseph Brown, James K. Pennell
  • Publication number: 20210188535
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for a modular container, including: six sides, wherein: each side of the six sides of the modular container comprises at least four surface connector arrangements, each surface connector arrangement of the at least four surface connector arrangements comprises at least two connector elements, wherein: at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a first type, and at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a second type; and an access door in at least one side of the six sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Erik GRIP, Michael S. KARAPETIAN, John J. BROWN
  • Publication number: 20210188424
    Abstract: An aircraft subassembly comprises a fuselage structure, comprising a first side and a second side. The aircraft subassembly further comprises a main-landing-gear system, having a single pair of wheels. The main-landing-gear system additionally comprises a sponson, connected to and extending outward from the fuselage structure. The sponson comprises a central portion and a first main-landing-gear door that is moveable relative to the central portion between, inclusively, a closed position and an open position. The sponson further comprises a second main-landing-gear door that is moveable relative to the central portion between, inclusively, a closed position and an open position. The main-landing-gear system further comprises a first main-landing-gear assembly, connected to the first wheel and a second main-landing-gear assembly, connected to the second wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Karapetian, John Joseph Brown, James K. Pennell
  • Publication number: 20210188534
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a modular container, including: six sides, wherein: each side of the six sides of the modular container comprises at least four surface connectors, each surface connector of the at least four surface connectors comprises at least two connector elements, at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a first type, and at least one connector element of the at least two connector elements is of a second type; and an access door in at least one side of the six sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Erik Grip, Michael S. Karapetian, John J. Brown
  • Patent number: 11015727
    Abstract: Fluid apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example fluid apparatus includes a body defining a fluid flow path between an inlet and an outlet. A flow control member is positioned in the fluid flow path. The flow control member has a base pivotally coupled to an inner wall of the body defining the fluid flow path. The flow control member has an annular tip that is to flex between an open position to allow fluid flow through the fluid flow path and a closed position to prevent fluid flow through the fluid flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher C. Veto, Michael S. Karapetian
  • Publication number: 20200263796
    Abstract: Fluid apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example fluid apparatus includes a body defining a fluid flow path between an inlet and an outlet. A flow control member is positioned in the fluid flow path. The flow control member has a base pivotally coupled to an inner wall of the body defining the fluid flow path. The flow control member has an annular tip that is to flex between an open position to allow fluid flow through the fluid flow path and a closed position to prevent fluid flow through the fluid flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher C. Veto, Michael S. Karapetian