Patents by Inventor Richard Fraker

Richard Fraker 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).

  • Publication number: 20050178906
    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: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: R. Brauer, P.J. Wilcynski, Peter Guard, Richard Fraker
  • Publication number: 20050082430
    Abstract: An architectural archway for an aircraft. The archways can be positioned individually, or in pairs or other sets along the length of an aircraft fuselage. The archways are used to run or connect various transport elements, such as electrical wiring, water lines, and environmental control system conduits, between the upper crown, lower bay and passenger cabin of the aircraft. The invention simplifies installation complexity and eliminates the installation and variability associated with running transport elements between the various sections of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: David Young, Richard Fraker, R. Brauer, Peter Guard
  • 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: 6736352
    Abstract: Aircraft windows and associated methods for installation. The windows can be installed in a passenger cabin of an aircraft and can include a frame that supports a pane assembly having a viewing area of at least 180 square inches. The viewing area can have a triangular shape, with the sides of the window aligned with none of the major axis of the aircraft. Alternatively, the window can have a longitudinally extended rectangular shape, a diamond shape or an elliptical shape. The window frame can have a divider portion that separates two window apertures, each of which carries a separate pane assembly. Adjacent windows can be closed out with a common bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ralph Bladt, Joseph P. Condon, Richard Fraker, Domenic S. Giuntoli, Paul Mikulencak, William Quan, Michael A. Ritts, Ryon Christopher Warren
  • Publication number: 20030234322
    Abstract: Aircraft windows and associated methods for installation. The windows can be installed in a passenger cabin of an aircraft and can include a frame that supports a pane assembly having a viewing area of at least 180 square inches. The viewing area can have a triangular shape, with the sides of the window aligned with none of the major axis of the aircraft. Alternatively, the window can have a longitudinally extended rectangular shape, a diamond shape or an elliptical shape. The window frame can have a divider portion that separates two window apertures, each of which carries a separate pane assembly. Adjacent windows can be closed out with a common bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Ralph Bladt, Joseph P. Condon, Richard Fraker, Domenic S. Giuntoli, Paul Mikulencak, William Quan, Michael A. Ritts, Ryon Christopher Warren
  • Patent number: 6464169
    Abstract: An overhead galley/crew rest system for an aircraft, wherein the aircraft includes a main passenger cabin having a plurality of storage binds disposed along a generally planar ceiling portion thereof. The aircraft further includes an overhead storage section positioned generally above the ceiling portion of the main passenger cabin. The overhead galley/crew rest system includes a galley cart storage area disposed in this overhead storage section, which is capable of storing multiple galley carts. This galley cart storage area defines a generally planar cart plane. A walkway is provided that generally extends through the overhead storage section. The walkway is generally positioned between the plurality of storage binds and generally below the generally planar cart plane. A stairway interconnects the main passenger cabin and the walkway. Similarly, a cart lift mechanism interconnects the main passenger cabin to the overhead storage section for individually raising and lowering the plurality of galley carts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Johnson, Richard Fraker, Wilbur J. Wong
  • Patent number: D301955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley P. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D302222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley T. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D302223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley T. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D315860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Inventors: Michael S. Joss, Stanley P. Gresens, Richard Fraker
  • Patent number: D317578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: Continental Scale Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Joss, Stanley Gresens, Richard Fraker