Patents by Inventor Steven L. Scown

Steven L. Scown 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).

  • Overhead stowage bin load transfer and balance system
    Patent number: 8480029
    Abstract: An ergonomically improved stowage system includes a supporting structure, a bin having a volume with an opening to receive a load, the bin being movable with respect to the supporting structure from a closed to an open position, and an attaching mechanism for attaching the bin to the structure. The attaching mechanism includes a bin pivot axis that is located in substantial alignment with a center of gravity of the bin in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David A. Young, Steven L. Scown
  • OVERHEAD STOWAGE BIN LOAD TRANSFER AND BALANCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120325963
    Abstract: An ergonomically improved stowage system includes a supporting structure, a bin having a volume with an opening to receive a load, the bin being movable with respect to the supporting structure from a closed to an open position, and an attaching mechanism for attaching the bin to the structure. The attaching mechanism includes a bin pivot axis that is located in substantial alignment with a center of gravity of the bin in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: David A. Young, Steven L. Scown