Eduardo B Sanz

US Patent:

6460805, Oct 8, 2002

Filed:

Aug 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/645919

Inventors:

Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX
Gilbert Moreno - S. A. TX

Assignee:

MSA Aircraft Products, Ltd. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

B64C 114

US Classification:

2441293, 2441291, 160 88

Abstract:

A window apparatus for use within an aircraft interior. This window having at least one shade frame, at least one shade attached to the shade frame at its top and a moveable shade rail attached at its bottom, a first and second lens assembly where the first lens assembly has first lens and the second lens assembly has a second lens, the first and second lenses being mountable to the shade frame such that they form a double convex configuration, and means for moving the shade between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position. The first and second lenses may have the same dimensions and/or be rectangular in shape. The first lens may have a length of at least 40 inches, a width of at least 30 inches, and an area of at least 1200 square inches. The shade may be pleated, tubular in shape, and have means for maintaining the horizontal alignment of the shade rail. Means for moving the shade may include a left and right electrically driven motor wired in series to provide synchronized movement of the shade.

US Patent:

6481486, Nov 19, 2002

Filed:

Feb 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/500298

Inventors:

Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX
Gilbert Moreno - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

MSA Aircraft Products, Ltd. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A47H 500

US Classification:

160 8406, 160 90, 160107

Abstract:

A vehicle window having a curved inner lens, a rectangular frame with frame members and a shade. The shade is a dual shade having a first fabric member and a second fabric member with a removable shade rail between the first and second fabric member. There also is a movable shade rail at the end of the second shade material. Cables attach to each end of the removable shade rails and through to separate handles. Moving the first handle will move the first moveable shade rail and the first fabric member up and down and moving the second handle will move the second moveable shade rail and the second fabric up and down. The fabric members have different light transmissive characteristics, one being more opaque then the other.

US Patent:

6745810, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Dec 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/027633

Inventors:

Gilbert Moreno - San Antonio TX
Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX
Michael Spraggins - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

MSA Aircraft Interior Products, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

A47H 100

US Classification:

160 97, 160 90, 160 8401

Abstract:

Applicant discloses a modular window shade system for an aircraft or other vehicle. The window shade of the window is enclosed with an outer and inner lens and mounted to a frame. A handle is provided and a mechanism is provided where in moving a handle horizontally mounted to the frame will cause the shade to move vertically. The mechanism between the handle and the shade provides a mechanical advantage such that the handle moves a distance greater then the vertical travel of the shade.

US Patent:

6758255, Jul 6, 2004

Filed:

Oct 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/264444

Inventors:

Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX 78255
Gilbert Moreno - San Antonio TX 78237

International Classification:

E06B 348

US Classification:

160 8406, 160107, 160115

Abstract:

A vehicle window having a curved inner lens, a rectangular frame with frame members and a shade. The shade is a dual shade having a first fabric member and a second fabric member with a removable shade rail between the first and second fabric member. There also is a movable shade rail at the end of the second shade material. Cables attach to each end of the removable shade rails and through to separate handles. Moving the first handle will move the first moveable shade rail and the first fabric member up and down and moving the second handle will move the second moveable shade rail and the second fabric up and down. The fabric members have different light transmissive characteristics, one being more opaque then the other.

US Patent:

6832641, Dec 21, 2004

Filed:

Oct 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/263175

Inventors:

Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX 78248
Gilbert Moreno - San Antonio TX 78237
Joe Martin - San Antonio TX 78219-1417

International Classification:

E06B 348

US Classification:

160 90, 160107, 160 8402

Abstract:

An aircraft window having a generally rectangular frame with an inner lens. A first shade is movable with respect to the frame and capable of covering a portion of the inner lens. A second shade is also movable with respect to the frame and also capable of covering a portion of the inner lens. An intermediate lens or separation member lies between the first and second shades. Movement of the shades allows for independent and variable control over the light transmitted through the window.

US Patent:

6915988, Jul 12, 2005

Filed:

Jan 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/765527

Inventors:

Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX, US
Gilbert Moreno - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

MSA Aircraft Products, Ltd. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

B64C001/14

US Classification:

2441293, 160 231

Abstract:

Windows, including windows for an aircraft. The windows include a shade. The shade has variable light transmissive characteristics. The shade is entrained upon rollers so that it may roll across the lens window. The parts of the shade are nearly opaque and other parts are nearly transparent. The result is a shade that has varying optical density depending upon the position of the hand operated rollers or shade positioning mechanism.

US Patent:

56621523, Sep 2, 1997

Filed:

Sep 25, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/533168

Inventors:

Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX
Don M. Ellis - San Antonio TX
Donald J. Martin - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

MSA Aircraft Interior Products, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

E06B 906

US Classification:

160 8402

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a modular window unit for an aircraft comprising a nonopaque lens and a reveal, the reveal joining the lens, as well as a shade comprising a multiplicity of discrete elongated panels, each panel cooperating with one another and being movable between an open and a closed position. The panels lay one next to the other to substantially cover the lens when the window shade is closed and, in an open position, lay stacked atop each other to substantially uncover the lens. Electric motors are provided for moving the panels of the shade between the open and closed positions.

US Patent:

56420226, Jun 24, 1997

Filed:

Dec 1, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/565880

Inventors:

Eduardo Sanz - San Antonio TX
Michael R. Spraggins - San Antonio TX
Dayton R. Pearson - Elmendorf TX

Assignee:

MSA Aircraft Interior Products, Inc. - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

E06B 332
H02P 768

US Classification:

318468

Abstract:

An aircraft window shade speed control system which allows the coordination of window shade movement speed throughout an aircraft using a single set-point device for each window shade. Each window shade is moved by an electric motor, and its travel is limited by upper and lower limit switches. Voltage is applied to each motor by a motor control module that is relatively insensitive to variations in aircraft electric buss voltage and motor current requirements. A remote operation switch allows the pilot of the aircraft to open or close all window shades in the aircraft simultaneously, and to be assured of their ultimate position by observing only the window nearest his own position.