Patents by Inventor Scott Edward Coburn

Scott Edward Coburn 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).

  • Rotating retractable step system
    Patent number: 11858612
    Abstract: A rotating retractable step system positioned within a cutout of a wall is presented. The rotating retractable step system comprises a foot pedal and a support shaft. The foot pedal is configured to be stowed in a vertical orientation within the cutout of the wall, and to rotate between the vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. The support shaft is associated with the foot pedal, such that movement of the support shaft extends the foot pedal outwardly away from the cutout, or retracts the foot pedal towards the cutout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Singleton, Joshua Yu-Hu Lee, Scott Edward Coburn
  • Rotating retractable step system
    Patent number: 10807696
    Abstract: A rotating retractable step system positioned within a cutout of a wall is presented. The rotating retractable step system comprises a foot pedal and a support shaft. The foot pedal is configured to be stowed in a vertical orientation within the cutout of the wall, and to rotate between the vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. The support shaft is associated with the foot pedal, such that movement of the support shaft extends the foot pedal outwardly away from the cutout, or retracts the foot pedal towards the cutout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Singleton, Joshua Yu-Hu Lee, Scott Edward Coburn
  • Rotating Retractable Step System
    Publication number: 20200122817
    Abstract: A rotating retractable step system positioned within a cutout of a wall is presented. The rotating retractable step system comprises a foot pedal and a support shaft. The foot pedal is configured to be stowed in a vertical orientation within the cutout of the wall, and to rotate between the vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. The support shaft is associated with the foot pedal, such that movement of the support shaft extends the foot pedal outwardly away from the cutout, or retracts the foot pedal towards the cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher B. Singleton, Joshua Yu-Hu Lee, Scott Edward Coburn
  • Galley footstep systems and methods
    Patent number: 10450050
    Abstract: A compartment door of a galley within an internal cabin of a vehicle (such as an aircraft) includes a front panel having a front outer surface, and a footstep system secured to the front panel. The footstep system is moveable between a retracted position and an extended support position. The footstep system is vertically oriented in the retracted position. The footstep system outwardly extends and folds to provide a step surface in the extended support position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Singleton, Joshua Yu-Hu Lee, Scott Edward Coburn
  • Rotating Retractable Step System
    Publication number: 20180118325
    Abstract: A rotating retractable step system positioned within a cutout of a wall is presented. The rotating retractable step system comprises a foot pedal and a support shaft. The foot pedal is configured to be stowed in a vertical orientation within the cutout of the wall, and to rotate between the vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. The support shaft is associated with the foot pedal, such that movement of the support shaft extends the foot pedal outwardly away from the cutout, or retracts the foot pedal towards the cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher B. Singleton, Joshua Yu-Hu Lee, Scott Edward Coburn
  • GALLEY FOOTSTEP SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180105253
    Abstract: A compartment door of a galley within an internal cabin of a vehicle (such as an aircraft) includes a front panel having a front outer surface, and a footstep system secured to the front panel. The footstep system is moveable between a retracted position and an extended support position. The footstep system is vertically oriented in the retracted position. The footstep system outwardly extends and folds to provide a step surface in the extended support position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher B. Singleton, Joshua Yu-Hu Lee, Scott Edward Coburn