Patents by Inventor Warren Andrew Atkey

Warren Andrew Atkey 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).

  • Aircraft air conditioning system and method
    Patent number: 6449963
    Abstract: An air conditioning system and method are provided for use in an aircraft having a pressurized area and an unpressurized area. The air conditioning system includes an air conditioning pack located in the unpressurized area of the aircraft that conditions fresh air. The air conditioning system also includes a first air duct for directing a flow of recirculation air from the pressurized area, through a pressure bulkhead, and into the unpressurized area. A mixer is also provided and advantageously positioned in the unpressurized area for mixing the conditioned air from the air conditioning pack and the recirculation air from the pressurized area. Advantageously, the mixer obviates the need for a mix manifold and saves valuable space for passengers, cargo, and other aircraft equipment. The air conditioning system also includes a second air duct that directs the mixture of conditioned air and recirculation air from the mixer to the pressurized area of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Casey Y. K. Ng, Warren Andrew Atkey, Gregg Grant LaVoy, Leigh M. Sedgwick
  • Aircraft air conditioning system and method
    Patent number: 6401473
    Abstract: An air conditioning system and method are provided for use in an aircraft having a pressurized area and an unpressurized area. The air conditioning system includes an air conditioning pack located in the unpressurized area of the aircraft that conditions fresh air. The air conditioning system also includes a first air duct for directing a flow of recirculation air from the pressurized area, through a pressure bulkhead, and into the unpressurized area. A mixer is also provided and advantageously positioned in the unpressurized area for mixing the conditioned air from the air conditioning pack and the recirculation air from the pressurized area. Advantageously, the mixer obviates the need for a mix manifold and saves valuable space for passengers, cargo, and other aircraft equipment. The air conditioning system also includes a second air duct that directs the mixture of conditioned air and recirculation air from the mixer to the pressurized area of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Casey Y. K. Ng, Warren Andrew Atkey, Gregg Grant LaVoy, Leigh M. Sedgwick
  • Aircraft air conditioning system and method
    Publication number: 20020056286
    Abstract: An air conditioning system and method are provided for use in an aircraft having a pressurized area and an unpressurized area. The air conditioning system includes an air conditioning pack located in the unpressurized area of the aircraft that conditions fresh air. The air conditioning system also includes a first air duct for directing a flow of recirculation air from the pressurized area, through a pressure bulkhead, and into the unpressurized area. A mixer is also provided and advantageously positioned in the unpressurized area for mixing the conditioned air from the air conditioning pack and the recirculation air from the pressurized area. Advantageously, the mixer obviates the need for a mix manifold and saves valuable space for passengers, cargo, and other aircraft equipment. The air conditioning system also includes a second air duct that directs the mixture of conditioned air and recirculation air from the mixer to the pressurized area of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Casey Y.K. Ng, Warren Andrew Atkey, Gregg Grant LaVoy, Leigh M. Sedgwick