Patents by Inventor Raymond Roeder

Raymond Roeder 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: 11884401
    Abstract: A lavatory system within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an enclosure defining an interior chamber, a first lavatory unit within the interior chamber, and a second lavatory within the interior chamber. The first lavatory unit is adjacent to the second lavatory unit. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an interior chamber defined by one or more outer walls, and a storage compartment extending outwardly from at least one of outer walls. The storage compartment defines an internal storage space that connects to the interior chamber. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory includes a first lavatory unit, a second lavatory adjacent to the first lavatory unit, and a containment compartment common to the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Karen Cavalier Bradshaw, Raymond Roeder, Gretchen Humburg
  • Patent number: 11866176
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a backrest that is configured to recline over a reclination range, and a variable reclination range limiter that is configured to selectively adjust a limit of the reclination range limit. A variable reclination range limiting method for a seat assembly includes allowing a backrest of the seat assembly to recline over a reclination range, and selectively adjusting a limit of the reclination range by a variable reclination range limiter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark L. Cloud, Christopher Edward Plass, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick, Anis Noorani
  • Patent number: 11618570
    Abstract: Space saving integral combined monument structures for aircraft cabin interiors comprise a common interior wall section in a multi-compartment monument and are constructed to significantly conserve space in aircraft cabin interiors by locating the integral combined monument proximate to aircraft egress areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Patent number: 11427328
    Abstract: A seat indexing system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle include a seat assembly, and an indexing wheel coupled to the seat assembly. The indexing wheel is configured to be moved between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Rachelle N. Ornan, Mark L. Cloud, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick
  • Publication number: 20220212800
    Abstract: A lavatory system within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an enclosure defining an interior chamber, a first lavatory unit within the interior chamber, and a second lavatory within the interior chamber. The first lavatory unit is adjacent to the second lavatory unit. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an interior chamber defined by one or more outer walls, and a storage compartment extending outwardly from at least one of outer walls. The storage compartment defines an internal storage space that connects to the interior chamber. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory includes a first lavatory unit, a second lavatory adjacent to the first lavatory unit, and a containment compartment common to the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Karen Cavalier Bradshaw, Raymond Roeder
  • Publication number: 20220212801
    Abstract: A lavatory system within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an enclosure defining an interior chamber, a first lavatory unit within the interior chamber, and a second lavatory within the interior chamber. The first lavatory unit is adjacent to the second lavatory unit. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an interior chamber defined by one or more outer walls, and a storage compartment extending outwardly from at least one of outer walls. The storage compartment defines an internal storage space that connects to the interior chamber. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory includes a first lavatory unit, a second lavatory adjacent to the first lavatory unit, and a containment compartment common to the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Karen Cavalier Bradshaw, Raymond Roeder, Gretchen Humburg
  • Publication number: 20220177137
    Abstract: Space saving integral combined monument structures for aircraft cabin interiors comprise a common interior wall section in a multi-compartment monument and are constructed to significantly conserve space in aircraft cabin interiors by locating the integral combined monument proximate to aircraft egress areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Publication number: 20220063815
    Abstract: A system includes one or more distribution nozzles associated with a seat within an internal space, and a return air grill associated with the seat. Airflow is directed from the one or more distribution nozzles toward and into the return air grill. A method includes associating one or more distribution nozzles with a seat within an internal space, associating a return air grill with the seat, and directing airflow from the one or more distribution nozzles toward and into the return air grill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Bradley J. Mitchell, Ty Larsen, Bryce Avery Vandyke, Raymond Roeder, Trevor Milton Laib
  • Patent number: 11124303
    Abstract: A seat indexing system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle include a seat assembly including one or more indexing indicators, a seat track, and one or more indexing guides on the seat track. The indexing indicator(s) cooperate with the indexing guide(s) to indicate one or more desired positions for the seat assembly in relation to the seat track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Patent number: 10926881
    Abstract: A seat adjustment system and method include a seat assembly having at least one securing stud that is configured to be retained within a track channel of a seat track, and a seat adjuster coupled to the seat assembly. The seat adjuster includes at least one glider. The seat adjuster is moveable between a secured position in which the glider(s) is separated from a top surface of the seat track and the securing stud(s) is retained within the track channel of the seat track, and an adjustment position in which the glider(s) is positioned on a top surface of the seat track and the securing stud(s) is outside of the seat track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Patent number: 10793278
    Abstract: A seat positioning system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle includes a seat track, and a keying assembly that provides expanded openings in relation to the seat track. The expanded openings are arranged in a pattern for proper positioning of a seat assembly. The expanded openings are configured to receive securing studs of the seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Publication number: 20200307808
    Abstract: A seat indexing system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle include a seat assembly including one or more indexing indicators, a seat track, and one or more indexing guides on the seat track. The indexing indicator(s) cooperate with the indexing guide(s) to indicate one or more desired positions for the seat assembly in relation to the seat track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Publication number: 20200307800
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a backrest that is configured to recline over a reclination range, and a variable reclination range limiter that is configured to selectively adjust a limit of the reclination range limit. A variable reclination range limiting method for a seat assembly includes allowing a backrest of the seat assembly to recline over a reclination range, and selectively adjusting a limit of the reclination range by a variable reclination range limiter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark L. Cloud, Christopher Edward Plass, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick, Anis Noorani
  • Publication number: 20200307809
    Abstract: A seat indexing system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle include a seat assembly, and an indexing wheel coupled to the seat assembly. The indexing wheel is configured to be moved between a stowed position, in which the indexing wheel is disengaged from a seat track, and a deployed position, in which the indexing wheel engages the seat track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Rachelle N. Ornan, Mark L. Cloud, Raymond Roeder, Dean Hettick
  • Publication number: 20200307799
    Abstract: A seat positioning system and method for an internal cabin of a vehicle includes a seat track, and a keying assembly that provides expanded openings in relation to the seat track. The expanded openings are arranged in a pattern for proper positioning of a seat assembly. The expanded openings are configured to receive securing studs of the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Publication number: 20200307807
    Abstract: A seat adjustment system and method include a seat assembly having at least one securing stud that is configured to be retained within a track channel of a seat track, and a seat adjuster coupled to the seat assembly. The seat adjuster includes at least one glider. The seat adjuster is moveable between a secured position in which the glider(s) is separated from a top surface of the seat track and the securing stud(s) is retained within the track channel of the seat track, and an adjustment position in which the glider(s) is positioned on a top surface of the seat track and the securing stud(s) is outside of the seat track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Raymond Roeder
  • Patent number: 10787151
    Abstract: A system for detecting unauthorized access to an area includes a sensor configured to be coupled to a body and to detect access to an area inside the body. The sensor is configured to transmit a signal in response to detecting access to the area. The system also includes an alert feature configured to receive the signal and to generate an alert in response to receiving the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Raymond Roeder, Wade T. Price, Bruce R. Olsen
  • Patent number: 10655780
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly is configured to securely couple to a structure. The mounting bracket assembly includes a securing cradle defining a securing chamber, a pivot arm that pivotally couples to the securing cradle through a first hinge, and a locking arm that pivotally couples to the pivot arm through a second hinge. The pivot arm and the locking arm are configured to pivotally move via the first hinge and the second hinge into an over-center securing position within the securing chamber to securely lock the mounting bracket assembly to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Raymond Roeder, Alyssa L. Yap, Wade T. Price, Christopher L. Schwitters, Bruce R. Olsen
  • Publication number: 20190291691
    Abstract: A system for detecting unauthorized access to an area includes a sensor configured to be coupled to a body and to detect access to an area inside the body. The sensor is configured to transmit a signal in response to detecting access to the area. The system also includes an alert feature configured to receive the signal and to generate an alert in response to receiving the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Raymond Roeder, Wade T. Price, Bruce R. Olsen
  • Patent number: 10354501
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting access to a monitored space including one or more controllers, one or more data collectors, and one or more sensors. The sensors are self-powered, wireless components having two states. Each time a sensor detects a physical change within the space, the sensor switches from one state to another. Each incidence of a sensor changing states is recorded within the sensor. The sensors do not continuously transmit the changed state information and rather report data only when queried by a controller. A data collector may be used to process the data from the sensors before transmitting it to the controller. The wireless, self-powered, limited data storing sensors enable the system to function independently of the environment's network infrastructure and power source. Once a human operator receives notice of an access event via the controller, the operator can escalate the level of inspection of the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Wade T. Price, Raymond Roeder, Bruce R. Olsen