Patents by Inventor Ralph N. Bladt

Ralph N. Bladt 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).

  • Retractable and extendable enclosure member for a compartment of a transportation device
    Patent number: 7578533
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Robert J. Bengtsson, Ralph N. Bladt, Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Shawn A. Claflin, Richard L. Rankin, Miguel A. Remedios, Kevin S. Zielke, Roland von Ballmoos
  • Compartment for a transportation device and its installation
    Patent number: 7513457
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Robert J. Bengtsson, Ralph N. Bladt, Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Shawn A. Claflin, Dennis C. Lin, Richard L. Rankin, Miguel A. Remedios, Bryce A. Van Dyke, Kevin S. Zielke
  • COMPARTMENT FOR A TRANSPORTATION DEVICE AND ITS INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20080078874
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Robert J. Bengtsson, Ralph N. Bladt, Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Shawn A. Claflin, Dennis C. Lin, Richard L. Rankin, Miguel A. Remedios, Bryce A. Van Dyke, Kevin S. Zielke
  • Aircraft
    Patent number: D580846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ralph N. Bladt, Paul E. Mikulencak, Richard B. Emery, Richard Fraker