Patents by Inventor William D. Dennison

William D. Dennison 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: 11155353
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise: a floor panel for a rotorcraft; one or more puck fasteners in the floor panel, wherein each puck fastener comprises an attachment fitting and a plurality of internal flanges, wherein the plurality of internal flanges within each puck fastener are adjacent; and one or more seating fixtures coupled to the floor panel using the one or more puck fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Carr, Richard Theodore Perryman, Darrell W. Wilkerson, Bobby Howard Mosier, Joseph Daniel Leachman, Ernest Edward Senn, Jr., William D. Dennison
  • Publication number: 20200122839
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise: a floor panel for a rotorcraft; one or more puck fasteners in the floor panel, wherein each puck fastener comprises an attachment fitting and a plurality of internal flanges, wherein the plurality of internal flanges within each puck fastener are adjacent; and one or more seating fixtures coupled to the floor panel using the one or more puck fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Carr, Richard Theodore Perryman, Darrell W. Wilkerson, Bobby Howard Mosier, Joseph Daniel Leachman, Ernest Edward Senn, JR., William D. Dennison
  • Patent number: 10604262
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise: a floor panel for a rotorcraft; one or more puck fasteners in the floor panel, wherein each puck fastener comprises an attachment fitting and a plurality of internal flanges, wherein the plurality of internal flanges within each puck fastener are adjacent; and one or more seating fixtures coupled to the floor panel using the one or more puck fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Carr, Richard Theodore Perryman, Darrell W. Wilkerson, Bobby Howard Mosier, Joseph Daniel Leachman, Ernest Edward Senn, Jr., William D. Dennison
  • Publication number: 20180194478
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise: a floor panel for a rotorcraft; one or more puck fasteners in the floor panel, wherein each puck fastener comprises an attachment fitting and a plurality of internal flanges, wherein the plurality of internal flanges within each puck fastener are adjacent; and one or more seating fixtures coupled to the floor panel using the one or more puck fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Carr, Richard Theodore Perryman, Darrell W. Wilkerson, Bobby Howard Mosier, Joseph Daniel Leachman, Ernest Edward Senn, JR., William D. Dennison
  • Patent number: 8919694
    Abstract: A skid landing gear assembly is provided. One embodiment of the landing gear assembly may include a first and a second skid member, and a forward and an aft cross member. The forward and aft cross-members may have integrated attachment members coupled to a forward portion and an aft portion of the first and second skid members. In more particular embodiments, the cross-members may be beam members with open cross-sections, and the skid members may be beam members with a closed cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Amante, Douglas H. Hamelwright, Jr., Franklin J. Holik, Dale W. Springer, William D. Dennison, II
  • Patent number: 8882031
    Abstract: An easily removable and lightweight horizontal stabilizer configured to provide aerodynamic stability for a rotorcraft. The horizontal stabilizer comprising a spar removably coupled to a tailboom with a removable spar attachment means, the spar being located transversely through a tailboom opening and configured to provide structural support for at least a first horizontal airfoil and a second horizontal airfoil. The first and second horizontal airfoils are configured to fittingly receive the spar so that the spar fits at least partially inside the first and second horizontal airfoils. The first and second horizontal airfoils extend outboard from the tailboom to provide aerodynamic pitch stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Dennison, Carl A. May
  • Publication number: 20140077029
    Abstract: An easily removable and lightweight horizontal stabilizer configured to provide aerodynamic stability for a rotorcraft. The horizontal stabilizer comprising a spar removably coupled to a tailboom with a removable spar attachment means, the spar being located transversely through a tailboom opening and configured to provide structural support for at least a first horizontal airfoil and a second horizontal airfoil. The first and second horizontal airfoils are configured to fittingly receive the spar so that the spar fits at least partially inside the first and second horizontal airfoils. The first and second horizontal airfoils extend outboard from the tailboom to provide aerodynamic pitch stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: William D. Dennison, Carl A. May
  • Patent number: 8602351
    Abstract: An easily removable and lightweight horizontal stabilizer configured to provide aerodynamic stability for a rotorcraft. The horizontal stabilizer comprising a spar removably coupled to a tailboom with a removable spar attachment means, the spar being located transversely through a tailboom opening and configured to provide structural support for at least a first horizontal airfoil and a second horizontal airfoil. The first and second horizontal airfoils are configured to fittingly receive the spar so that the spar fits at least partially inside the first and second horizontal airfoils. The first and second horizontal airfoils extend outboard from the tailboom to provide aerodynamic pitch stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Dennison, Carl A. May
  • Publication number: 20130112810
    Abstract: A skid landing gear assembly is provided. One embodiment of the landing gear assembly may include a first and a second skid member, and a forward and an aft cross member. The forward and aft cross-members may have integrated attachment members coupled to a forward portion and an aft portion of the first and second skid members. In more particular embodiments, the cross-members may be beam members with open cross-sections, and the skid members may be beam members with a closed cross-section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: William A. Amante, Douglas H. Hamelwright, JR., Franklin J. Holik, Dale W. Springer, William D. Dennison, II
  • Publication number: 20120168559
    Abstract: An easily removable and lightweight horizontal stabilizer configured to provide aerodynamic stability for a rotorcraft. The horizontal stabilizer comprising a spar removably coupled to a tailboom with a removable spar attachment means, the spar being located transversely through a tailboom opening and configured to provide structural support for at least a first horizontal airfoil and a second horizontal airfoil. The first and second horizontal airfoils are configured to fittingly receive the spar so that the spar fits at least partially inside the first and second horizontal airfoils. The first and second horizontal air-foils extend outboard from the tailboom to provide aerodynamic pitch stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: William D. Dennison, Carl A. May