Richard J Laconte

US Patent:

6367200, Apr 9, 2002

Filed:

Dec 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/219550

Inventors:

Richard J. LaConte - Black Diamond WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

E05C 2102

US Classification:

49465, 49463, 49466, 49318

Abstract:

A quick release panel assembly comprising a panel which is releasably fastened to a structure by a release and locking assembly. The release and locking assembly includes a driver element and four actuating arms that are pivotally connected to the driver element, the cover, and to four respective locking mechanisms located at each edge of the panel. The driver element moves the actuating arms between first and second positions to move the locking mechanisms between a locking position to fasten the cover to the structure and an unlocking position.

US Patent:

6733049, May 11, 2004

Filed:

Aug 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/210946

Inventors:

Mitchell J. Piorkowski - Mill Creek WA
Richard LaConte - Black Diamond WA
Larry C. Smith - Sumner WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E05C 106

US Classification:

292139, 292163, 292165, 292DIG 73

Abstract:

An intruder-resistant latch useful for latching an aircraft flight deck door includes a damper for reducing noise while the door is being operated. The latch also includes a driver member having coated pins that reduce noise while the latch is in operation. The latch allows a flight deck door to be operated with minimal disturbance to a flight crew at work and/or crew members who may be resting. The latch is fabricated of ballistic impact-resistant material(s).

US Patent:

7524154, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Nov 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/164509

Inventors:

Richard J. LaConte - Black Diamond WA, US
Michael O. Nebeker - Everett WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F16B 21/02

US Classification:

411551, 411349, 4113726

Abstract:

An eccentric fastening device is provided. The eccentric fastening device includes a first threaded fastener, a base and a rotary lug providing a non-fastened pre-assembled position. The base includes a top, a bottom, a stem and a hole, where the stem axially extends from the bottom of the base, and the hole axially extends from the top through the stem of the base. The rotary lug is releasably retained in the hole of the base by the first threaded fastener. The rotary lug includes a cylindrical portion having a thread and a head, wherein the head is offset from the cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion is substantially axially concentric with the hole of the base, allowing the head to be eccentrically rotated on or off of the stem, whereby a selective structure may be variably clamped and releasably retained between said head and said base. An aircraft having an eccentric fastening device is also provided. A method of installing the same is also provided.

US Patent:

7761972, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Mar 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/398443

Inventors:

Richard J. LaConte - Black Diamond WA, US
Michael O. Nebeker - Everett WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23P 11/00

US Classification:

2952502, 2952501, 2952511, 411347, 411349, 4113726

Abstract:

An eccentric fastening device is provided. The eccentric fastening device includes a first threaded fastener, a base and a rotary lug providing a non-fastened pre-assembled position. The base includes a top, a bottom, a stem and a hole, where the stem axially extends from the bottom of the base, and the hole axially extends from the top through the stem of the base. The rotary lug is releasably retained in the hole of the base by the first threaded fastener. The rotary lug includes a cylindrical portion having a thread and a head, wherein the head is offset from the cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion is substantially axially concentric with the hole of the base, allowing the head to be eccentrically rotated on or off of the stem, whereby a selective structure may be variably clamped and releasably retained between said head and said base. An aircraft having an eccentric fastening device is also provided. A method of installing the same is also provided.

US Patent:

7802826, Sep 28, 2010

Filed:

Feb 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/704634

Inventors:

Chad D. Schmitz - Arlington WA, US
Jai W. Eller - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Richard J. LaConte - Black Diamond WA, US
Brian Henderson - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

R The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E05C 3/06
E05C 3/16

US Classification:

292216, 292 44, 292 50, 292 54, 292197, 292202, 292210, 292304

Abstract:

A latch assembly includes at least one latch unit having a latch unit housing, a latch notch provided in the latch unit housing, a lock bracket pivotally mounted in the latch unit housing adjacent to the latch notch and positional between latched and unlatched positions and an actuating arm engaging the lock bracket; a torque shaft coupled to the actuating arm; a handle unit having a handle housing and a handle plate pivotally mounted in the handle housing and coupled to the torque shaft; and at least one position indicator lip provided on the handle plate.

US Patent:

8616621, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Aug 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/849572

Inventors:

Richard J. LaConte - Black Diamond WA, US

Assignee:

Harper Engineering Co. - Renton WA

International Classification:

B60R 13/04

US Classification:

296191

Abstract:

A method of preparing and a finished panel and latch combination, wherein the panel and latch mounting combination are seamless and attractive.

US Patent:

20030037578, Feb 27, 2003

Filed:

Jul 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/206259

Inventors:

Richard LaConte - Black Diamond WA, US
Scott Kube - Everett WA, US
Shannon Kupfer - Kirkland WA, US
James Johnson - Snohomish WA, US
Tony Autrey - Maple Valley WA, US
David Melberg - Everett WA, US
Larry Smith - Sumner WA, US

International Classification:

E05B065/06

US Classification:

070/134000

Abstract:

A dead bolt lock apparatus specifically adapted for use with a flight deck door of an aircraft. The apparatus includes a dead bolt member which can be moved between locked and unlocked positions via a key. A lockout handle is included on the side of the apparatus which faces the flight deck area of the aircraft. The lockout handle is movable rotationally from a first position, wherein it has no affect on the use of the key to unlock the dead bolt, to a second position wherein it prevents the dead bolt from being moved out of a locked position by use of the key. The apparatus thus provides an additional degree of security to occupants of the flight deck by allowing them to prevent unlocking of the apparatus even with the key.

US Patent:

20030127563, Jul 10, 2003

Filed:

Oct 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/280271

Inventors:

Richard LaConte - Black Diamond WA, US

International Classification:

B64C001/00

US Classification:

244/129100

Abstract:

A differential pressure sensing release system and apparatus specifically adapted for use with an aircraft or spacecraft compartment panel. The apparatus utilizes a mechanism activated by a pressure differential acting on a diaphragm(s) to trigger a single latch bolt or series of latch bolts or other retention mechanisms, thereby releasing the panel. The apparatus thus provides a means of equalizing the pressure differential between adjacent compartments, eliminating potential damage due to forces created by the pressure differential.