Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Dowhower

Thomas E. Dowhower 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).

  • Publication number: 20250293476
    Abstract: A tool for inserting and pull-testing a wire includes a frame. The frame includes a handle and a working end. The tool includes a receiver. The received is disposed at the working end. The receiver is configured to hold an insertion tip. A wire passes through the insertion tip. The tool includes a gripper. The gripper is coupled to the frame. The gripper is selectively movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the gripper clamps the wire to prevent movement of the frame relative to the wire. In the disengaged position, the gripper unclamps the wire to enable movement of the frame relative to the wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas E. Dowhower, Heath W. Haga, Peter M. Heinrich
  • Publication number: 20250237084
    Abstract: A latch system is configured to adjustably secure a first component to a second component. The latch system includes a mounting base including first serrations. An adjustment plate includes second serrations. The first serrations of the mounting base cooperate with the second serrations of the adjustment plate to couple the mounting base to the adjustment plate at a desired position. A housing is secured to the adjustment plate. The housing includes an arm channel configured to receive and retain a latch arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy D. Rittenhouse, JR., Todd Schackman, Thomas E. Dowhower
  • Patent number: 9689895
    Abstract: An electrical system may include a first electrical connector configured to be coupled to an electrical panel, a second electrical connector configured to be coupled to a testing device that is configured to test components coupled to the electrical panel, and a retaining harness assembly that removably connects to the first and second electrical connectors to maintain a secure mating relationship between the first and second electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas E. Dowhower, Heath W. Haga, Peter M. Heinrich, Ricky M. Peterson
  • Patent number: 9643726
    Abstract: A safety device for preventing accidental discharge of an airbag. A lower portion of the safety device includes two opposing sidewalls at least partially defining a cavity for holding a seat belt buckle assembly. An upper portion of the safety devices is hingedly coupled to the lower portion. The safety device also includes a mechanism for securely latching the upper portion to the lower portion and a mechanism for releasing the upper portion from the lower portion when the upper portion is securely latched to the lower portion to allow the upper portion to rotate away from the lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John A. Lepore, Thomas E. Dowhower, Peter M. Heinrich
  • Patent number: 9643725
    Abstract: A safety device has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion defines a cavity for receiving a seat belt buckle assembly and has at least one rear wall portion extending between opposing sidewalls that partially define the cavity. The rear wall portion forms a slot area to permit a strap attached to the seat belt buckle assembly to extend from the cavity when the seat belt buckle assembly is positioned in the cavity. The rear wall portion is configured to prevent the seat belt buckle assembly from moving laterally out of the cavity. The upper portion is hingedly coupled to the lower portion such that the upper portion completely covers the cavity of the lower portion when the upper portion is rotated into engagement with the lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas E. Dowhower, Peter M. Heinrich, John A. Lepore
  • Publication number: 20170052212
    Abstract: An electrical system may include a first electrical connector configured to be coupled to an electrical panel, a second electrical connector configured to be coupled to a testing device that is configured to test components coupled to the electrical panel, and a retaining harness assembly that removably connects to the first and second electrical connectors to maintain a secure mating relationship between the first and second electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas E. Dowhower, Heath W. Haga, Peter M. Heinrich, Ricky M. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20170015424
    Abstract: A safety device has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion defines a cavity for receiving a seat belt buckle assembly and has at least one rear wall portion extending between opposing sidewalls that partially define the cavity. The rear wall portion forms a slot area to permit a strap attached to the seat belt buckle assembly to extend from the cavity when the seat belt buckle assembly is positioned in the cavity. The rear wall portion is configured to prevent the seat belt buckle assembly from moving laterally out of the cavity. The upper portion is hingedly coupled to the lower portion such that the upper portion completely covers the cavity of the lower portion when the upper portion is rotated into engagement with the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas E. Dowhower, Peter M. Heinrich, John A. Lepore
  • Publication number: 20170015425
    Abstract: A safety device for preventing accidental discharge of an airbag. A lower portion of the safety device includes two opposing sidewalls at least partially defining a cavity for holding a seat belt buckle assembly. An upper portion of the safety devices is hingedly coupled to the lower portion. The safety device also includes a mechanism for securely latching the upper portion to the lower portion and a mechanism for releasing the upper portion from the lower portion when the upper portion is securely latched to the lower portion to allow the upper portion to rotate away from the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: John A. Lepore, Thomas E. Dowhower, Peter M. Heinrich