Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Birkmann

Timothy A. Birkmann 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: 9137123
    Abstract: An aircraft galley system is configured with a GAIN to GAIN network that allows for data exchange and communication between each GAIN on the system. By omitting reliance on a galley network controller for acquisition of GAIN data, the present system is simpler, lighter, and more cost-effective. Each GAIN may be polled for data by any other GAIN, such as via a data port, dedicated bus, or wireless connection. The data acquisition between the GAIN and a data collection and display device may be wired in network, wired out of network, or through a wireless link such as a Wi-Fi network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: BE Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Birkmann, William J. Godecker, Sebastien A. Ramus
  • Publication number: 20150067134
    Abstract: An aircraft galley system is configured with a GAIN to GAIN network that allows for data exchange and communication between each GAIN on the system. By omitting reliance on a galley network controller for acquisition of GAIN data, the present system is simpler, lighter, and more cost-effective. Each GAIN may be polled for data by any other GAIN, such as via a data port, dedicated bus, or wireless connection. The data acquisition between the GAIN and a data collection and display device may be wired in network, wired out of network, or through a wireless link such as a Wi-Fi network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy A. Birkmann, William J. Godecker, Sebastien A. Ramus
  • Patent number: 8880685
    Abstract: An aircraft galley system is configured with a GAIN to GAIN network that allows for data exchange and communication between each GAIN on the system. By omitting reliance on a galley network controller for acquisition of GAIN data, the present system is simpler, lighter, and more cost-effective. Each GAIN may be polled for data by any other GAIN, such as via a data port, dedicated bus, or wireless connection. The data acquisition between the GAIN and a data collection and display device may be wired in network, wired out of network, or through a wireless link such as a Wi-Fi network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: BE Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Birkmann, William Godecker, Sebastien A. Ramus
  • Publication number: 20110238742
    Abstract: An aircraft galley system is configured with a GAIN to GAIN network that allows for data exchange and communication between each GAIN on the system. By omitting reliance on a galley network controller for acquisition of GAIN data, the present system is simpler, lighter, and more cost-effective. Each GAIN may be polled for data by any other GAIN, such as via a data port, dedicated bus, or wireless connection. The data acquisition between the GAIN and a data collection and display device may be wired in network, wired out of network, or through a wireless link such as a Wi-Fi network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: BE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Birkmann, William Godecker, Sebastien A. Ramus
  • Publication number: 20070036920
    Abstract: Provided is an insertable pumpkin decoration device for a pumpkin and which is configured to simulate the appearance of traditionally carved Jack O'Lanterns. The pumpkin decoration device comprises facial feature simulation elements that simulate facial features including eyes, a nose, and a mouth, and which are shaped to accommodate the curved outer surface of a pumpkin. Stickers may be affixed to each of the facial feature simulation elements to depict details of the facial features. Integrated with the facial feature simulation elements are attachment members, which may be inserted into the crust of the pumpkin. The attachment elements are angled to facilitate proper orientation of the facial feature simulation elements in relation to the outer surface of the pumpkin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Timothy Birkmann, Joseph Conte, Thomas Weiss
  • Publication number: 20060231727
    Abstract: Provided is a decorative support apparatus for pumpkins mimicking the appearance of Halloween or other holiday character themed hands and legs comprised of two separate leg sections and two separate arm sections. The leg section includes anchors for digging into and securing the pumpkin as well as being configured to support the mass of the pumpkin. The arm section is likewise inserted into the side of the pumpkin via anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Vicky Birkmann, Timothy Birkmann, Thomas Weiss, Joseph Conte
  • Patent number: 6832504
    Abstract: The liquid sensing system for an aircraft cooler includes a middle liquid level sensor for detecting a middle liquid level of a working fluid, a liquid temperature sensor, a ventilation controller for generating a flight phase signal indicative of a flight phase of the aircraft, and a recirculation unit annunciating a working fluid system leak condition based on the middle liquid level, the liquid temperature, and the flight phase. The recirculation unit only evaluates the working fluid system leak condition during a ground flight phase and a cruise flight phase. A bottom liquid level, pressure in a working fluid accumulator and discharge pressure are also determined, and a no working fluid failure condition is annunciated based on the bottom liquid level signal, the accumulator pressure signal, and the discharge pressure signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: BE Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Birkmann
  • Patent number: D488106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy A. Birkmann, Vicky J. Birkmann