Patents by Inventor Paul J. Wilcynski

Paul J. Wilcynski 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: 11905023
    Abstract: An evacuation slide to provide an egress path from an exit of an aircraft. The evacuation slide includes one or more slide lanes. One or more jump targets and indicators are positioned along each of the slide lanes to visually inform persons how to enter a ramp of the slide. Lights illuminate one or more sections of the slide to further provide visual guidance on how to enter the ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
  • Publication number: 20230242263
    Abstract: An evacuation slide to provide an egress path from an exit of an aircraft. The evacuation slide includes one or more slide lanes. One or more jump targets and indicators are positioned along each of the slide lanes to visually inform persons how to enter a ramp of the slide. Lights illuminate one or more sections of the slide to further provide visual guidance on how to enter the ramp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
  • Patent number: 11618578
    Abstract: An evacuation slide to provide an egress path from an exit of an aircraft. The evacuation slide includes one or more slide lanes. One or more jump targets and indicators are positioned along each of the slide lanes to visually inform persons how to enter a ramp of the slide. Lights illuminate one or more sections of the slide to further provide visual guidance on how to enter the ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
  • Publication number: 20210331811
    Abstract: An evacuation slide to provide an egress path from an exit of an aircraft. The evacuation slide includes one or more slide lanes. One or more jump targets and indicators are positioned along each of the slide lanes to visually inform persons how to enter a ramp of the slide. Lights illuminate one or more sections of the slide to further provide visual guidance on how to enter the ramp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
  • Patent number: 11034429
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an example ceiling header system for an aircraft cabin that includes a ceiling between a first storage bin and a second storage bin. The ceiling header system includes a ceiling header that includes a top surface that conforms to the ceiling and a bottom surface that is opposite the top surface. The ceiling header system also includes a curtain track. The top surface is configured to be held against the ceiling via the curtain track being placed against the bottom surface, the curtain track being (i) attachable at a first end of the curtain track to a first rail of the first storage bin and (ii) attachable at a second end of the curtain track to a second rail of the second storage bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory A. Tubbs, Paul J. Wilcynski
  • Publication number: 20200062370
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an example ceiling header system for an aircraft cabin that includes a ceiling between a first storage bin and a second storage bin. The ceiling header system includes a ceiling header that includes a top surface that conforms to the ceiling and a bottom surface that is opposite the top surface. The ceiling header system also includes a curtain track. The top surface is configured to be held against the ceiling via the curtain track being placed against the bottom surface, the curtain track being (i) attachable at a first end of the curtain track to a first rail of the first storage bin and (ii) attachable at a second end of the curtain track to a second rail of the second storage bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory A. Tubbs, Paul J. Wilcynski
  • Patent number: 10495270
    Abstract: A light projection device includes a mixing tube having an open exit end, and a plurality of light sources, each of the plurality of light sources positioned to emit a light stream toward the open exit end of the mixing tube. A diffuser is disposed between the plurality of light sources and the open exit end of the mixing tube, the diffuser configured to diffuse at least one light stream from the plurality of light sources into a diffused light stream. A template is positioned proximate the open exit end of the mixing tube and configured to shape the diffused light stream from the diffuser into a patterned light stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Burgess, William H. Valentine, Jr., Jing Ma, Paul J. Wilcynski
  • Publication number: 20190113184
    Abstract: A light projection device includes a mixing tube having an open exit end, and a plurality of light sources, each of the plurality of light sources positioned to emit a light stream toward the open exit end of the mixing tube. A diffuser is disposed between the plurality of light sources and the open exit end of the mixing tube, the diffuser configured to diffuse at least one light stream from the plurality of light sources into a diffused light stream. A template is positioned proximate the open exit end of the mixing tube and configured to shape the diffused light stream from the diffuser into a patterned light stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Burgess, William H. Valentine, JR., Jing Ma, Paul J. Wilcynski
  • Patent number: 8720820
    Abstract: Aircraft having multiple seating configurations and associated systems and methods are disclosed. An aircraft in accordance with one embodiment, for example, can include a fuselage having a generally circular cross-sectional shape and one or more passenger cabin portions. The individual cabin portions can include a floor connected to the fuselage and a plurality of passenger seats attached to the floor. The passenger seats are in a configuration selected from a first twin aisle seat-row arrangement and a second, single aisle seat-row arrangement. Each of the first and second seat-row arrangements is implementable in the fuselage. Further, the seats in either the first seat-row arrangement or the second seat-row arrangement have between a three abreast and a six abreast seating configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Paul J. Wilcynski
  • Patent number: 8177163
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for an aircraft video control station. In an embodiment, the aircraft video control station comprises a wall mounted control panel, a desktop, a seat that is stowed when not in use, and a cabinet that contains the wall mounted control panel, the desktop, and the seat. The cabinet may have a depth in the range of about 10 inches to about 37 inches, and preferably has a depth of 15 inches. The seat may be in the form of a swing out seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, Jeffrey R. Nix, Stephen L. Scown, Mostafa Ghoreishi, Anthony E. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20100218225
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for an aircraft video control station. In an embodiment, the aircraft video control station comprises a wall mounted control panel, a desktop, a seat that is stowed when not in use, and a cabinet that contains the wall mounted control panel, the desktop, and the seat. The cabinet may have a depth in the range of about 10 inches to about 37 inches, and preferably has a depth of 15 inches. The seat may be in the form of a swing out seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, Jeffrey R. Nix, Stephen L. Scown, Mostafa Ghoreishi, Anthony E. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20080315036
    Abstract: Aircraft having multiple seating configurations and associated systems and methods are disclosed. An aircraft in accordance with one embodiment, for example, can include a fuselage having a generally circular cross-sectional shape and one or more passenger cabin portions. The individual cabin portions can include a floor connected to the fuselage and a plurality of passenger seats attached to the floor. The passenger seats are in a configuration selected from a first twin aisle seat-row arrangement and a second, single aisle seat-row arrangement. Each of the first and second seat-row arrangements is implementable in the fuselage. Further, the seats in either the first seat-row arrangement or the second seat-row arrangement have between a three abreast and a six abreast seating configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Paul J. Wilcynski
  • Patent number: 7156345
    Abstract: A modular overhead stowage bin system has an outboard bin support and a center bin support coupleable to the fuselage. First and second stowage bin modules having different storage capacities are connectable to the outboard and center bin supports in first and second configurations. In a first configuration, the first and second stowage bin modules are coupled to the fuselage and have a first overhead aisle therebetween with first opposing edge portions. The first and second stowage bin modules in the second configuration are coupled to the fuselage and have a second overhead aisle therebetween. The second overhead aisle has second opposing edge portions each shifted laterally relative to the position of the first opposing edge portions of the first overhead aisle when the first and second stowage bin modules are in the first configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: R. Klaus Brauer, Paul J. Wilcynski, Peter Guard, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: 6874731
    Abstract: A modular overhead stowage bin system has an outboard bin support and a center bin support coupleable to the fuselage. First and second stowage bin modules having different storage capacities are connectable to the outboard and center bin supports in first and second configurations. In a first configuration, the first and second stowage bin modules are coupled to the fuselage and have a first overhead aisle therebetween with first opposing edge portions. The first and second stowage bin modules in the second configuration are coupled to the fuselage and have a second overhead aisle therebetween. The second overhead aisle has second opposing edge portions each shifted laterally relative to the position of the first opposing edge portions of the first overhead aisle when the first and second stowage bin modules are in the first configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: R. Klaus Brauer, Paul J. Wilcynski, Peter Guard, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D559999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan, Charles Lau
  • Patent number: D572515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan
  • Patent number: D608721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan
  • Patent number: D609160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan
  • Patent number: D648256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Olliges, Mark E. King, Richard J. Johnson, Paul J. Wilcynski, Kim A. Miller, Donna S. Reimers, Roy A. Eggink
  • Patent number: D944157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Paul J. Wilcynski