Patents by Inventor Stephen T. LeDoux

Stephen T. LeDoux 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).

  • Apparatuses and methods for aerodynamic window assemblies
    Patent number: 10293915
    Abstract: A window assembly for an aircraft is provided that includes a windshield, a side window, a post, and an airflow surface. The windshield is oriented toward a front of the aircraft. The side window is oriented toward a side of the aircraft. The post is interposed between the windshield and the side window. The airflow surface is disposed on the post and on an exterior of the aircraft. The airflow surface extends along a length from a leading edge proximate the windshield to a trailing edge proximate the side window, and extends along a height between a top and a bottom. The airflow surface has a first radius of curvature proximate the leading edge and a second radius of curvature proximate the trailing edge, wherein the first radius of curvature is less than the second radius of curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Randal H. Smith, Philippe R. Spalart, Stephen T. LeDoux, Hugh Poling, Jerald C. Baillie
  • APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR AERODYNAMIC WINDOW ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20180162512
    Abstract: A window assembly for an aircraft is provided that includes a windshield, a side window, a post, and an airflow surface. The windshield is oriented toward a front of the aircraft. The side window is oriented toward a side of the aircraft. The post is interposed between the windshield and the side window. The airflow surface is disposed on the post and on an exterior of the aircraft. The airflow surface extends along a length from a leading edge proximate the windshield to a trailing edge proximate the side window, and extends along a height between a top and a bottom. The airflow surface has a first radius of curvature proximate the leading edge and a second radius of curvature proximate the trailing edge, wherein the first radius of curvature is less than the second radius of curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Randal H. Smith, Philippe R. Spalart, Stephen T. LeDoux, Hugh Poling, Jerald C. Baillie
  • Winglets with recessed surfaces, and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 8128035
    Abstract: Winglets with recessed surfaces, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a wing having an inboard portion and an outboard portion, and further includes a winglet coupled to the wing at the outboard portion. The winglet can have a first surface facing at least partially inboard and a second surface facing at least partially outboard, with the first surface including a recessed region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen R. Chaney, Norman K. Ebner, Stephen T. LeDoux
  • Winglets with Recessed Surfaces, and Associated Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20090256029
    Abstract: Winglets with recessed surfaces, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a wing having an inboard portion and an outboard portion, and further includes a winglet coupled to the wing at the outboard portion. The winglet can have a first surface facing at least partially inboard and a second surface facing at least partially outboard, with the first surface including a recessed region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Adam P. Malachowski, Stephen R. Chaney, Norman K. Ebner, Stephen T. LeDoux