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).
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Patent number: 11905023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
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Publication number: 20230242263Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
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Patent number: 11618578Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
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Publication number: 20210331811Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Robert J. Lenaburg, Paul J. Wilcynski, Rodney M. Burgin, Steven P. McDonald, Bruce E. Wallace
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Patent number: 11034429Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gregory A. Tubbs, Paul J. Wilcynski
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Publication number: 20200062370Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Gregory A. Tubbs, Paul J. Wilcynski
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Patent number: 10495270Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael J. Burgess, William H. Valentine, Jr., Jing Ma, Paul J. Wilcynski
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Publication number: 20190113184Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael J. Burgess, William H. Valentine, JR., Jing Ma, Paul J. Wilcynski
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Patent number: 8720820Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Paul J. Wilcynski
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Patent number: 8177163Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, Jeffrey R. Nix, Stephen L. Scown, Mostafa Ghoreishi, Anthony E. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100218225Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, Jeffrey R. Nix, Stephen L. Scown, Mostafa Ghoreishi, Anthony E. Anderson
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Publication number: 20080315036Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Paul J. Wilcynski
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Patent number: 7156345Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: R. Klaus Brauer, Paul J. Wilcynski, Peter Guard, Richard Fraker
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Patent number: 6874731Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: R. Klaus Brauer, Paul J. Wilcynski, Peter Guard, Richard Fraker
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Patent number: D559999Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan, Charles Lau
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Patent number: D572515Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan
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Patent number: D608721Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan
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Patent number: D609160Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul J. Wilcynski, William C. Quan
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Patent number: D648256Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael J. Olliges, Mark E. King, Richard J. Johnson, Paul J. Wilcynski, Kim A. Miller, Donna S. Reimers, Roy A. Eggink
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Patent number: D944157Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Paul J. Wilcynski