Patents by Inventor Paul William Klenke

Paul William Klenke 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: 10259592
    Abstract: A system and method for an aircraft refueling receptacle. The aircraft refueling receptacle comprises a pedestal, a flanged structure, a sliding valve, and a bolt. The flanged structure has a first ledge, a second ledge, and a number of flanges extending inwardly. The pedestal contacts the first ledge. The sliding valve has a first face that contacts the second ledge of the flanged structure during refueling. The bolt extends a part of a length of the pedestal and is connected to a receiver within the pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brian Lewis, Paul William Klenke, Dennis P. Byrne, Ky Huu Nguyen, Paul Gerard Weber
  • Publication number: 20170029133
    Abstract: A system and method for an aircraft refueling receptacle. The aircraft refueling receptacle comprises a pedestal, a flanged structure, a sliding valve, and a bolt. The flanged structure has a first ledge, a second ledge, and a number of flanges extending inwardly. The pedestal contacts the first ledge. The sliding valve has a first face that contacts the second ledge of the flanged structure during refueling. The bolt extends a part of a length of the pedestal and is connected to a receiver within the pedestal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Lewis, Paul William Klenke, Dennis P. Byrne, Ky Huu Nguyen, Paul Gerard Weber