Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Locantore

Stephen A. Locantore 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: 6457675
    Abstract: A door actuation system for an outwardly opening aircraft door for use in an aircraft having a door opening, a cam post, and a plurality of latch pins. The door actuation system includes a locking mechanism operably coupled to the door, wherein the locking mechanism is positionable in a locked position preventing the door from being opened and an unlocked position. The system further includes a pull-in mechanism that is hydraulically actuated and includes a cam slot member capable of operably engaging the cam post of the aircraft. The pull-in mechanism is positionable in an uncammed position and a cammed position. A latching mechanism is also provided that is hydraulically actuated and includes a plurality of cam latches each capable of operably receiving one of the plurality of latch pins. The latching mechanism is positionable in a latched position and an unlatched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Leo W. Plude, Stephen A. Locantore