Patents by Inventor Robert M. Dowdell

Robert M. Dowdell 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: 6536710
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for supporting the center stowage bins, center monuments, aircraft systems, and overhead modules, such as attendant rests, for commercial aircraft. Use of an overhead lattice support structure provides an efficient structural support system for the passenger luggage center stowage bins, and also provides the necessary overhead space to accommodate modules, such as crew rests, as well as essential aircraft systems, including ducts, tubes, electrical wiring, and electrical equipment. The overhead lattice support structure also simplifies aircraft assembly operations by allowing more systems (ducting and electrical) to be pre-installed in a back shop rather than in a final assembly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Phillip J. Bobzien, Michael D. Jacoby, Jeffrey S. Janes, Robert M. Dowdell
  • Patent number: D562779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Bret L. Lamoree, Dennis C. Lin, Heidi J. Kneller, Phillip J. Ayoub, Robert M. Dowdell, Richard K. Simms