Patents by Inventor Michael Scott Robinson
Michael Scott Robinson 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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Publication number: 20250044915Abstract: A curved screen skylight for an aircraft includes a curved display screen which is configured to display imagery provided from a camera positioned on the aircraft or preloaded imagery stored on a memory storage device. The curved screen display conforms to an aircraft overhead panel and can be secured using flanges extending from the overhead panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Joshua Lawrence Bell, Stephen Howard Fagan, Michael Scott Robinson, Matthew R. Harrell
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Publication number: 20220267007Abstract: A substructure in an aircraft cabin includes a drawer-insert accepting portion that defines multiple racks. Each rack may receive an exchangeable drawer insert. A module-accepting portion of the substructure defines an opening that includes a supporting surface, a back wall which extends upward and outward, and a lateral side wall. A module is provided for optionally installing in the module-accepting portion. The module has concealed areas upon installing that include: (i) a base adapted to rest on the supporting surface, (ii) a side wall adapted to abut the lateral side wall, and (iii) a rear wall adapted to abut the back wall. The module has exposed surfaces upon installing that are adapted to match an existing profile of the drawer-insert accepting portion. The module-accepting portion is configured for stowing cargo in a first mode and for receiving the module in a second mode. The module may include a locking assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, JoAnn Kimbell, Stephen Fagan
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Patent number: 11273915Abstract: A substructure in an aircraft cabin includes a drawer-insert accepting portion that defines multiple racks. Each rack may receive an exchangeable drawer insert. A module-accepting portion of the substructure defines an opening that includes a supporting surface, a back wall which extends upward and outward, and a lateral side wall. A module is provided for optionally installing in the module-accepting portion. The module has concealed areas upon installing that include: (i) a base adapted to rest on the supporting surface, (ii) a side wall adapted to abut the lateral side wall, and (iii) a rear wall adapted to abut the back wall. The module also has exposed surfaces upon installing that are adapted to match an existing profile of the drawer-insert accepting portion. The module-accepting portion is configured for stowing cargo in a first mode and for receiving the module in a second mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, JoAnn Kimbell, Stephen Fagan
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Patent number: 11071391Abstract: A convertible couch with concealed storage includes an upper seat back, a seat bottom adapted for sliding inwardly for a first mode and sliding outwardly for a second mode, and an articulating seat section between the upper seat back and the seat bottom. The articulating seat section converts between a lower seat back in the first mode and an inner seat bottom in the second mode. The first mode is adapted for seating and the second mode is adapted for lying and reclining. A storage location housing convenience features is located behind the articulating section, such that the storage location and convenience features are concealed in the first mode and accessible in the second mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Jason Michael Decker, Nathan Earl Esau, Michael Scott Robinson, Christopher Adair Pinkerton, David Michael Kuhn
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Patent number: 10349489Abstract: An adaptable skylight includes a frame facing an interior of an enclosure having an opening for allowing light to pass. An opacity-control pane adjacent the opening allows a variable amount of light to pass, and an artificial light source illuminates the frame. An aircraft skylight assembly includes a variable pane, an artificial light source for illuminating portions of the skylight assembly, and a controller configured for adjusting an amount of external light transmission through the variable pane and an amount of artificial light illumination. An internal ambiance lighting system includes the adaptable skylight having a dimmable pane for providing transmission of a variable amount of external light into an enclosure, the artificial light illuminates the frame surrounding the adaptable skylight, and the controller automatically adjusts external light transmission through the adaptable skylight and illumination of the frame based on a lighting preference.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovation, Inc.Inventors: Michael Scott Robinson, Frank Joseph Rowe, Todd Alan Thisius
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Publication number: 20190099005Abstract: A convertible couch with concealed storage includes an upper seat back, a seat bottom adapted for sliding inwardly for a first mode and sliding outwardly for a second mode, and an articulating seat section between the upper seat back and the seat bottom. The articulating seat section converts between a lower seat back in the first mode and an inner seat bottom in the second mode. The first mode is adapted for seating and the second mode is adapted for lying and reclining. A storage location housing convenience features is located behind the articulating section, such that the storage location and convenience features are concealed in the first mode and accessible in the second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Jason Michael Decker, Nathan Earl Esau, Michael Scott Robinson, Christopher Adair Pinkerton, David Michael Kuhn
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Publication number: 20180124899Abstract: An adaptable skylight includes a frame facing an interior of an enclosure having an opening for allowing light to pass. An opacity-control pane adjacent the opening allows a variable amount of light to pass, and an artificial light source illuminates the frame. An aircraft skylight assembly includes a variable pane, an artificial light source for illuminating portions of the skylight assembly, and a controller configured for adjusting an amount of external light transmission through the variable pane and an amount of artificial light illumination. An internal ambiance lighting system includes the adaptable skylight having a dimmable pane for providing transmission of a variable amount of external light into an enclosure, the artificial light illuminates the frame surrounding the adaptable skylight, and the controller automatically adjusts external light transmission through the adaptable skylight and illumination of the frame based on a lighting preference.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Michael Scott Robinson, Frank Joseph Rowe, Todd Alan Thisius
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Publication number: 20180118349Abstract: A substructure in an aircraft cabin includes a drawer-insert accepting portion that defines multiple racks. Each rack may receive an exchangeable drawer insert. A module-accepting portion of the substructure defines an opening that includes a supporting surface, a back wall which extends upward and outward, and a lateral side wall. A module is provided for optionally installing in the module-accepting portion. The module has concealed areas upon installing that include: (i) a base adapted to rest on the supporting surface, (ii) a side wall adapted to abut the lateral side wall, and (iii) a rear wall adapted to abut the back wall. The module also has exposed surfaces upon installing that are adapted to match an existing profile of the drawer-insert accepting portion. The module-accepting portion is configured for stowing cargo in a first mode and for receiving the module in a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, Dave Wayne Davis, JoAnn Kimbell, Stephen Fagan
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Publication number: 20180116391Abstract: A system and method for providing a table in aircraft is disclosed. The table is able to be deployed out such that it extends across an aisle towards an inwardly-facing seat on the other side. The extension enables passengers sitting in the side facing seat to support articles and otherwise use the extended surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Jason Michael Decker, Michael Scott Robinson, Christopher Adair Pinkerton
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Patent number: D848167Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, Jason Michael Decker, David Michael Kuhn, Lydia P. Pierce, Michael Seibel, Shelby Page, Xiaoran Yao
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Patent number: D857413Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, Jason Michael Decker, David Michael Kuhn, Lydia P. Pierce, Michael Seibel, Shelby Page, Xiaoran Yao
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Patent number: D902837Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Michael Scott Robinson, Matthew Robert Harrell, Todd Alan Thisius
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Patent number: D914568Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovation Inc.Inventors: Allan Dale Schrag, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, David Michael Kuhn, Joshua Phillip DeDonder, Matthew Robert Harrell, Michael Seibel, Todd Alan Thisius
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Patent number: D915968Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Michael Scott Robinson, Joshua Phillip DeDonder, Todd Alan Thisius
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Patent number: D1013610Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: TEXTRON AVIATION INC.Inventors: Jason Michael Decker, Rebecca Rae Groninga, Michael Scott Robinson, Sidney Aloysius Mohr