Keith J Novak

US Patent:

7118069, Oct 10, 2006

Filed:

Dec 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/002605

Inventors:

Keith H. Novak - Shoreline WA, US
Robert W. Mumm - Everett WA, US
Karen L. Hills - Everett WA, US
Joe S. Wong - Bellevue WA, US
Shawn M. Pare - Woodinville WA, US
Julia W. Miller - Lake Stevens WA, US
Art Waidner - Everett WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B64C 1/14

US Classification:

244119, 2441293

Abstract:

A system and a method is provided for fitting an aircraft cabin with modular sidewall panels, window reveals, and foam insulation blocks in an integrated manner. The system comprises a sidewall panel which may have one or more openings therethrough to receive a window reveal held by snap-fit fastenings. The bezel of the window reveal may be held by snap-fit fasteners for easy removal to allow removal and cleaning of the inner dust cover disassembly of the sidewall panel. Foam insulation blocks may be molded to fit in the cavity between the outer wall of the aircraft and the sidewall panels, held in place by compressive pressure between the frames of the airframe. The outer extent of the window reveal is tapered inwardly to guide the window reveal to mating contact with an outer window assembly in the aircraft fuselage without further adjustment of the sidewall panel.

US Patent:

7210655, May 1, 2007

Filed:

Dec 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/004292

Inventors:

Keith H. Novak - Shoreline WA, US
Peter S. Guard - Sammamish WA, US
David A. Young - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B64C 1/00

US Classification:

244119

Abstract:

A reconfigurable interior sidewall system includes one or more simply curved sidewall panels, each curved around the fuselage but longitudinally linear and providing a consistent mating surface for monuments. Panel openings are provided in each panel so that inner window assemblies may be installed for opposing structural windows, each inner window assembly having outward sculpturing for additional cabin room. A cover plate is also provided for flush insertion into the opening to fill the opening when it is not needed and to provide a constant profile for cabin monuments whenever the layout of the cabin changes. This results in the production of fewer parts as well as facilitating faster and less expensive interior reconfigurations.

US Patent:

7234666, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Mar 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/070521

Inventors:

Keith H. Novak - Shoreline WA, US
Roberto T Valdez - Renton WA, US
Brent C Walton - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B64D 11/00

US Classification:

2441185

Abstract:

A storage bin system for holding luggage or the like has an upper shroud portion secured to a supporting structure and a cooperating lower bucket defining a storage space for items. The lower bucket pivots downwardly to open and has a curved front face with curved inner and outer surfaces. A latch handle is centrally mounted in the front surface and operatively connected to a latch operating mechanism secured to the inner surface. A flat bottom plate is removably mounted on the curved inners surface, covering the latch operating mechanism to from a flat surface to support items inserted into the storage space. A number of the storage bin systems are mounted on opposite sides of a passenger cabin of a single aisle aircraft to provide a cleaner, open passenger cabin look.

US Patent:

8007620, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Oct 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/577618

Inventors:

Daniel W. Cushing - Covington WA, US
Eugene A. Jackson - Renton WA, US
Keith H. Novak - Shoreline WA, US
David N. Dunn - Marysville WA, US
Gregory R. Bell - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B29C 65/18
B32B 27/04
B32B 27/12

US Classification:

156245, 1563082, 156311, 156312

Abstract:

A translucent composite material that can be used in various airplane interior applications that allows sufficient light transmissivity while preferably meeting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flammability requirements for overhead materials in the cabin of a commercial aircraft. The material also meets FAA standards regarding vertical burn, smoke emissions tests, and toxic fume emissions tests. The composite material is formed by laminating long glass fibers and (PPSU) into a composite sheet under controlled heat and pressure. The composite sheet is then cut, bent or thermoformed to form the desired part. The parts formed are available for a wide variety of uses within the passenger cabin of a commercial aircraft. The long glass fibers may be unidirectional or weaved into a glass cloth like material. While preferably formed for airplane interior applications, these components may also be used in other aerospace or non-aerospace applications.

US Patent:

20050142968, Jun 30, 2005

Filed:

Dec 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/707612

Inventors:

Daniel Cushing - Covington WA, US
Eugene Jackson - Renton WA, US
Keith Novak - Shoreline WA, US
David Dunn - Marysville WA, US
Gregory Bell - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B32B017/04

US Classification:

442136000, 442180000, 442239000, 442301000, 427164000, 427372200, 427374100

Abstract:

A translucent composite material that can be used in various airplane interior applications that allows sufficient light transmissivity while preferably meeting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flammability requirements for overhead materials in the cabin of a commercial aircraft. The material also meets FAA standards regarding vertical burn, smoke emissions tests, and toxic fume emissions tests. The composite material is formed by laminating long glass fibers and (PPSU) into a composite sheet under controlled heat and pressure. The composite sheet is then cut, bent or thermoformed to form the desired part. The parts formed are available for a wide variety of uses within the passenger cabin of a commercial aircraft. The long glass fibers may be unidirectional or weaved into a glass cloth like material. While preferably formed for airplane interior applications, these components may also be used in other aerospace or non-aerospace applications.

US Patent:

20120156440, Jun 21, 2012

Filed:

Mar 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/048704

Inventors:

Daniel W. Cushing - Covington WA, US
Eugene A. Jackson - Deer Park WA, US
Keith H. Novak - Tukwila WA, US
David N. Dunn - Marysville WA, US
Gregory R. Bell - Renton WA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B32B 3/00
B32B 7/02
B32B 5/26
D04H 13/00

US Classification:

4281951, 442416, 428212, 442391

Abstract:

A translucent composite material comprises a substrate and a plurality of glass fibers embedded within the substrate. The substrate may comprise a substantially continuous nonwoven, non-fabric, translucent thermoplastic polyphenylsulfone substrate. The plurality of glass fibers may substantially span across a length of the substrate and may have an orientation, a fiber thickness, and a fiber area density selected to provide the translucent composite material with a strength, a flame-resistance, and a light transmissivity.

US Patent:

58379347, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Dec 2, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/759071

Inventors:

Theodore N. Valavanis - Waukegan IL
Keith A. Novak - Cicero IL

Assignee:

Midway Games Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H02G 308

US Classification:

174 521

Abstract:

A shock insulated container for a disk drive features a plastic enclosure having a top hingedely secured to a bottom. The enclosure is formed of anti-static materials. A foam liner is provided to surround the hard drive. The drive and liner are encapsulated in the container, which is secured, using press fit projections. The package may then be mounted to a commercial type video game machine.