Mark E Howe

US Patent:

6802479, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

May 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/147392

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA
Kevin L. Loss - Augusta KS
B. Kelly Sheahan - Wichita KS

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B64C 100

US Classification:

2441291, 244135 R

Abstract:

A method and apparatus contains and drains leakage from fluid system piping on a mobile platform such as an aircraft. A generally U-shaped channel is formed having outwardly oriented edge flanges and either integral or attached end plates. A pair of drain connections is disposed adjacent to each end plate. A group of fluid lines including at least one flammable fluid line is loaded within the U-shaped channel. A cover plate having outwardly oriented edge flanges aligning with the U-shaped channel edge flanges is positioned over the U-shaped channel. The edge flanges of both the cover plate and the U-shaped channel are joined with a seal such that a fluid-tight assembly results. Fluid leakage from any of the group of enclosed fluid lines discharges through the pair of drain connections. One of the end plates forms a firewall connectable to an engine firewall boundary.

US Patent:

6889940, May 10, 2005

Filed:

Jan 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/768269

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B64D037/00

US Classification:

244135R

Abstract:

Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling manifold. The aircraft can further include an auxiliary fuel tank system operably coupled to the fuel system. The auxiliary fuel tank system can include a master tank assembly and at least one slave tank assembly. The master tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage, and can include a master tank body configured to hold fuel. The master tank body can be configured to pass through a door in the fuselage without disassembly. The slave tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage at least proximate to the master tank assembly, and can include a slave tank body configured to hold fuel.

US Patent:

7040579, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Jan 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/042731

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B64D 37/00

US Classification:

244135R

Abstract:

Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling manifold. The aircraft can further include an auxiliary fuel tank system operably coupled to the fuel system. The auxiliary fuel tank system can include a master tank assembly and at least one slave tank assembly. The master tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage, and can include a master tank body configured to hold fuel. The master tank body can be configured to pass through a door in the fuselage without disassembly. The slave tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage at least proximate to the master tank assembly, and can include a slave tank body configured to hold fuel.

US Patent:

7051979, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Jan 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/768267

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B64C 1/22
B64D 1/00

US Classification:

244135R, 2441371

Abstract:

Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling manifold. The aircraft can further include an auxiliary fuel tank system operably coupled to the fuel system. The auxiliary fuel tank system can include a master tank assembly and at least one slave tank assembly. The master tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage, and can include a master tank body configured to hold fuel. The master tank body can be configured to pass through a door in the fuselage without disassembly. The slave tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage at least proximate to the master tank assembly, and can include a slave tank body configured to hold fuel.

US Patent:

7083144, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Aug 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/920802

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA, US
George L. Huggins - Wichita KS, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B64D 33/00

US Classification:

244 54, 2441291, 244131

Abstract:

An apparatus for supporting an aircraft system interconnect member between a strut and an engine of the aircraft. The apparatus includes a disconnect panel near the engine through which the interconnect member is connected with the engine, and a support structure movably attached to the strut and that supports the interconnect member near the strut.

US Patent:

7357149, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Jan 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/768242

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F16K 21/18

US Classification:

137399, 137266, 137434, 137448, 137590, 1378992, 244135 A, 244135 C, 244135 R

Abstract:

Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling manifold. The aircraft can further include an auxiliary fuel tank system operably coupled to the fuel system. The auxiliary fuel tank system can include a master tank assembly and at least one slave tank assembly. The master tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage, and can include a master tank body configured to hold fuel. The master tank body can be configured to pass through a door in the fuselage without disassembly. The slave tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage at least proximate to the master tank assembly, and can include a slave tank body configured to hold fuel.

US Patent:

7357355, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

May 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/429831

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B64D 37/04

US Classification:

244135R, 137576

Abstract:

Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling manifold. The aircraft can further include an auxiliary fuel tank system operably coupled to the fuel system. The auxiliary fuel tank system can include a master tank assembly and at least one slave tank assembly. The master tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage, and can include a master tank body configured to hold fuel. The master tank body can be configured to pass through a door in the fuselage without disassembly. The slave tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage at least proximate to the master tank assembly, and can include a slave tank body configured to hold fuel.

US Patent:

7568660, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

May 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/441492

Inventors:

Mark E. Howe - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B64D 37/14

US Classification:

244135R, 244135 C, 137263, 137571, 60734

Abstract:

Auxiliary fuel tank systems for aircraft and methods for their manufacture and use. In one embodiment, an aircraft can include a fuselage, at least one engine, and a fuel system configured to distribute fuel to at least one of the engine and an aerial refueling manifold. The aircraft can further include an auxiliary fuel tank system operably coupled to the fuel system. The auxiliary fuel tank system can include a master tank assembly and at least one slave tank assembly. The master tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage, and can include a master tank body configured to hold fuel. The master tank body can be configured to pass through a door in the fuselage without disassembly. The slave tank assembly can be removably installed in the fuselage at least proximate to the master tank assembly, and can include a slave tank body configured to hold fuel.