Patents by Inventor William F. Herold
William F. Herold 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).
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Patent number: 10858107Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass
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Patent number: 9981609Abstract: An apparatus comprising a structure having a cavity with an opening configured to receive a piece of baggage and a flange configured to retain the piece of baggage when the structure is in an open state, wherein the structure is configured to move between the open state and a closed state about an axis of rotation for the structure, and wherein the opening has a horizontal position when the structure is in the closed state and the opening has a vertical position when the structure is in the open state.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: William F. Herold
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Publication number: 20170313424Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass
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Patent number: 9738386Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass
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Patent number: 9499271Abstract: A section divider system is configured to separate sections within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The section divider system may include a first rail secured to a fixed panel within the internal cabin. A closeout panel may be secured to the fixed panel. The closeout panel extends between the fixed panel and a passenger service unit (PSU) within the internal cabin. A clearance space is formed between a portion of the closeout panel and the PSU. The closeout panel is configured to prevent access to an interior of the PSU. A bracket is secured to the first rail. One or more connecting beams extend from the bracket through the clearance space. A section divider assembly is connected to the connecting beam(s).Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass, Christopher L. Schwitters
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Publication number: 20160297525Abstract: A section divider system is configured to separate sections within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The section divider system may include a first rail secured to a fixed panel within the internal cabin. A closeout panel may be secured to the fixed panel. The closeout panel extends between the fixed panel and a passenger service unit (PSU) within the internal cabin. A clearance space is formed between a portion of the closeout panel and the PSU. The closeout panel is configured to prevent access to an interior of the PSU. A bracket is secured to the first rail. One or more connecting beams extend from the bracket through the clearance space. A section divider assembly is connected to the connecting beam(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass, Christopher L. Schwitters
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Publication number: 20160297523Abstract: A stowage bin assembly is configured to be positioned above at least a portion of one or more seats within a vehicle. The stowage bin assembly may include a pivot bin including a forward end panel, an aft end panel that is opposed to the forward end panel, a front panel extending between the forward and aft end panels, and a closeout bracket secured to the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. A baggage retaining chamber is defined between the forward end panel, the aft end panel, and the front panel. The closeout bracket spans between the forward end panel and the aft end panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Brent Clarence Walton, William F. Herold, Hung Quang Nguyen, Kevin Duane Bass
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Patent number: 5189808Abstract: A gauge for measuring the depth of a hole countersink in a workpiece for a fastener, or for measuring the protrusion height of a fastener head above the surface of the workpiece, includes a tapered cylindrical case for holding a transducer such as an LVDT, and a probe assembly removably mounted on the lower end of the case. The probe assembly includes a foot having an annular contact ring at its lower end for contacting the workpiece around the hole or around the fastener head to establish the reference position from which the measurement is to be taken. A probe is mounted in a well in the foot for axial sliding movement therein and is captured within the food by a connector which is screwed onto the upper end of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1991Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Evans, Curtis L. Gnagy, William F. Herold, Christopher W. Lagerberg, Bruce W. Nelson