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The Boeing Company patent applications on March 13th, 2025

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Patent Applications by The Boeing Company on March 13th, 2025

The Boeing Company: 28 patent applications

The Boeing Company has applied for patents in the areas of G08G5/00 (3), B66F17/00 (2), B64D45/00 (2), B23K20/12 (1), G06V10/44 (1) B66F17/006 (2), B23K20/1235 (1), G06Q10/04 (1), H01M50/317 (1), G08G5/54 (1)

With keywords such as: composite, aircraft, configured, data, image, further, lift, output, comprising, and flow in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by The Boeing Company

20250083249. HEAT EXCHANGER FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Aaron Parko of Athens AL (US) for the boeing company, Todd Renz of Toney AL (US) for the boeing company, Timothy Walters of Madidon AL (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B23K20/12, F28F5/02

CPC Code(s): B23K20/1235



Abstract: a heat exchanger for a self-reacting friction stir welding apparatus includes a collar. the collar includes a collar flow inlet, a collar flow outlet, and an internal conduit fluidically coupling the collar flow inlet and the collar flow outlet. the heat exchanger also includes a rotary union having a first rotary-union flow outlet fluidically coupled with the collar flow inlet, a first rotary-union flow inlet fluidically coupled with the collar flow outlet, a second rotary-union flow inlet, and a second rotary-union flow outlet. the rotary union is co-rotatable with the collar. the heat exchanger further includes a manifold that has a first manifold flow outlet fluidically coupled with the second rotary-union flow inlet and a first manifold flow inlet fluidically coupled with the second rotary-union flow outlet. the rotary union is rotatable relative to the manifold.


20250083397. Induction Welding of Composite Structures_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Emma Louise Morrissey of Saint Louis MO (US) for the boeing company, Ying Shi of Saint Louis MO (US) for the boeing company, Francis J. Samalot of Santa Clarita CA (US) for the boeing company, Gregory J. Hickman of Charleston SC (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B29C65/00, B29C65/36, D03D1/00, D03D15/533, D06M10/02, D06M10/06, D06M11/74, D06M23/06

CPC Code(s): B29C66/7292



Abstract: a composite structure and methods of forming composite structures are provided. a composite structure comprises a first composite part; a second composite part welded to the first composite part at a joint; and the joint between the first composite part and the second composite part comprising doped fibers.


20250083400. Composite Repair_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Keenan S. Rickless of Layton UT (US) for the boeing company, William Brandt Majors of Glen Carbon IL (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B29C73/02, B29C70/88, B64F5/40

CPC Code(s): B29C73/025



Abstract: a composite structure and methods are presented. a method of performing a composite repair is presented. a fiber mixture is forced through a composite structure and into a void of the composite structure, the fiber mixture comprising an adhesive and a plurality of electromagnetically steerable fibers. an electromagnetic field is applied to the fiber mixture within the void of the composite structure. the adhesive of the fiber mixture is cured to form the composite repair with structural capabilities.


20250083792. CIRCUMFERENTIAL SKIN JOINTS FOR AEROSPACE STRUCTURES, METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE JOINTS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING FUSELAGE MEMBERS THAT DEFINE THE JOINTS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Danilo Vukosav of Kirkland WA (US) for the boeing company, Mark R. McLaughlin of Snohomish WA (US) for the boeing company, Ronald L. McGhee of Lynnwood WA (US) for the boeing company, Christopher B. Barney of Everett WA (US) for the boeing company, Gary M. Buckus of Snohomish WA (US) for the boeing company, Max U. Kismarton of Renton WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B64C1/06, B64C1/12, B64F5/10

CPC Code(s): B64C1/069



Abstract: a circumferential skin joint according to the present disclosure may comprise a first composite fuselage member having a first composite skin comprising a first chamfer at least partially defining a first distal end of the first composite fuselage member, the first chamfer defining a first tapered mating surface extending circumferentially around an outer surface of the first composite fuselage member. in some examples, the circumferential skin joint further comprises a second composite fuselage member having a second composite skin, the second composite skin comprising a second chamfer at least partially defining a second distal end of the second composite fuselage member and defining a second tapered mating surface extending circumferentially around an inner surface of the second composite fuselage member. the first tapered mating surface contacts the second tapered mating surface to form a tapered lap joint between the first composite fuselage member and the second composite fuselage member.


20250083796. MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TRAILING EDGE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Seiya Sakurai of Langley WA (US) for the boeing company, Samuel Lewis Block of Bothell WA (US) for the boeing company, Bret Alan Bowers of Langley WA (US) for the boeing company, Bryan Jacob Gruner of Bellevue WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B64C9/20

CPC Code(s): B64C9/20



Abstract: multi-functional trailing edge apparatus and methods for aircraft are disclosed herein. an example wing of an aircraft disclosed herein includes an aft edge supporting a trailing edge device. the trailing edge device has a control surface and a side surface. a linkage is rotatably coupled to the side surface and the aft edge, and a rotary actuator is operatively coupled to the linkage to move the control surface.


20250083801. Variable Slat Displacement Using Spanwise Actuator_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Eric S. Kamila of Tukwila WA (US) for the boeing company, Ramon A. Burin of Seattle WA (US) for the boeing company, John A. Standley of Seattle WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B64C13/40, F15B15/14

CPC Code(s): B64C13/40



Abstract: an aircraft wing includes a fixed structure and a linear hydraulic slat actuator attached to the fixed structure. the linear hydraulic slat actuator is oriented spanwise along the aircraft wing. the aircraft wing also includes an actuator output link and a slat attached to the actuator output link. the aircraft wing also includes a bell-crank coupled to the linear hydraulic slat actuator and to the actuator output link. in response to spanwise movement of the linear hydraulic slat actuator, the bell-crank is configured to move the actuator output link in a different direction that enables the slat to move between a retracted position and an extended position.


20250083832. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING FUEL EFFICIENCY FOR AN AIRCRAFT_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Prasad Rao Piradi of Karnataka (IN) for the boeing company, Gurender Singh of Karnataka (IN) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B64D43/02, G05D13/62

CPC Code(s): B64D43/02



Abstract: a system and a method include a control unit configured to receive data regarding an aircraft, and determine, based on the data, one or more economy speeds for the aircraft to fly between a departure airport and an arrival airport.


20250083834. AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE EVENT SEARCH_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Ítalo Romani de Oliveira of São José dos Campos (BR) for the boeing company, Alejandro Torres Gámiz of Madrid (ES) for the boeing company, Thiago Toshio Matsumoto of Taubate (BR) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B64D45/00

CPC Code(s): B64D45/00



Abstract: a computing device including a processor configured to receive a specification of a search space over inputs to an aircraft control system. the processor is further configured to perform a monte carlo tree search (mcts) to identify an adversarial branch of the search space. the mcts includes, in each of a plurality of partitioning steps, computing discrete branches of the search space by computing sample values of a partitioning objective function, estimating a probability density function of the objective function, and partitioning a current-iteration portion of the search space based on the probability density function. the discrete branches each include event nodes that have corresponding estimated event probabilities. the mcts further includes, at a multi-agent system model including supervised learning models, recomputing the estimated event probabilities and the current-iteration portion of the search space. the processor is further configured to generate and output a graphical representation of the adversarial branch.


20250083929. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING A WORKPIECE AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING LIFTS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Brent A. Beach of Chesterfield MO (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B66C1/42

CPC Code(s): B66C1/42



Abstract: a lift includes a lift-arm, a joint that is coupled to the lift-arm, and a lift-frame that is coupled to the joint, opposite the lift-arm. the lift includes a gripper that is coupled to the lift-frame. the lift includes a lift-drive assembly that revolves the lift-frame about a lift-axis that is parallel to a pitch-axis of the lift-frame and relative to the lift-arm. the lift includes a roll-drive assembly that revolves the lift-frame about a joint-axis that is parallel to a roll-axis of the lift-frame and relative to the lift-arm.


20250083937. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING INDIVIDUALS ON OR WITIHIN A LIFT PLATFORM OF A LIFT SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Alexandru Gheorghe Badger of Stanwood WA (US) for the boeing company, Gerald Oren Pollard of Snohomish WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B66F17/00, G01V8/00, G01V11/00

CPC Code(s): B66F17/006



Abstract: a system and a method include a lift system including a lift platform. an object sensor is configured to detect one or more objects on or within the lift platform. the object sensor is further configured to output image data including one or more images of the lift platform. a weight sensor is configured to detect a weight of the lift platform. the weight sensor is further configured to output weight data including the weight of the lift platform. a thermal sensor is configured to detect one or more temperatures of the one or more objects on or within the lift platform. the thermal sensor is further configured to output thermal data including the one or more temperatures. a control unit is configured to receive the image data, the weight data, and the thermal data. the control unit is further configured to determine a number of individuals on or within the lift platform based on the image data, the weight data, and the thermal data.


20250083938. SAFETY DEVICES FOR SCISSOR LIFTS AND RELATED METHODS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Nikolas Dasbach of Berlin (DE) for the boeing company, James E. Lynch of Snohomish WA (US) for the boeing company, Carlos D. Crespo-Quinones of Lynnwood WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): B66F17/00

CPC Code(s): B66F17/006



Abstract: safety devices for scissor lifts comprise a block, a bracing structure, and an actuator. the block is configured to be fixed relative to a base of the scissor lift. the actuator is configured to selectively translate the bracing structure between a braced position, in which the bracing structure is operatively positioned between the block and a support leg of the scissor lift, and a retracted position, in which the bracing structure is not positioned between the block and the support leg of the scissor lift.


20250084278. TEMPERATURE RESISTANT SOL-GEL_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Priyanka G. DHIRDE of Navi Mumbai (IN) for the boeing company, Pradeep Prem Kumar KATTA of Bangalore (IN) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): C09D183/04, C09D5/08

CPC Code(s): C09D183/04



Abstract: the present disclosure provides a sol-gel the present disclosure provides a sol-gel that is a cross-linked siloxane. the sol-gel includes a first siloxane unit represented by formula (i):


20250084278. TEMPERATURE RESISTANT SOL-GEL_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Priyanka G. DHIRDE of Navi Mumbai (IN) for the boeing company, Pradeep Prem Kumar KATTA of Bangalore (IN) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): C09D183/04, C09D5/08

CPC Code(s): C09D183/04



Abstract:


20250084278. TEMPERATURE RESISTANT SOL-GEL_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Priyanka G. DHIRDE of Navi Mumbai (IN) for the boeing company, Pradeep Prem Kumar KATTA of Bangalore (IN) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): C09D183/04, C09D5/08

CPC Code(s): C09D183/04



Abstract: wherein x is an oxygen, ris a hydrogen, oxygen, hydroxyl, or silane group, ris a hydrogen, hydroxyl, or silane group, each of rand ris independently linear or branched calkyl, ccycloalkyl, oxysilane, ether, epoxide, aryl alkylfluroide, cycloalkylfluoride, and arylfluoride groups, and n is 1 to 100. the sol-gel includes a second siloxane unit represented by formula (i), wherein the second siloxane unit is different than the first siloxane unit. the sol-gel includes a hydrophobic agent represented by formula (i), wherein the hydrophobic agent comprises at least one alkylflouride group.


20250084672. AIRCRAFT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Mitchell Loren Ray Mellor of Bothell WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): E05B77/30, B64C1/14, E05B83/36

CPC Code(s): E05B77/30



Abstract: systems, apparatuses, and methods provide for a door handle mechanism including a vent panel, a handle lever, and a four bar mechanism. the handle lever has a lift-to-open configuration. the four bar mechanism is coupled to the handle lever and the vent panel. the four bar mechanism is to time sequence operations to close an aircraft passenger door, latch the aircraft passenger door, lock the aircraft passenger door, and close the vent panel in response to the handle lever being toggled between a closed position and an open position.


20250085195. ONBOARD AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE DETECTION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Michael Allan Long of Langley WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G01M17/04, B64D45/00, G01G19/07, G01M1/12

CPC Code(s): G01M17/04



Abstract: a method includes obtaining pressure data and temperature data for gas in respective ones of shock struts of a plurality of landing gear. the method includes determining, for each shock strut for a first time corresponding to an end of a first change in gas pressure due to movement of a piston of the shock strut during loading or unloading of the aircraft, a friction value associated with the shock strut based on a gas pressure and a gas temperature at the first time. the method also includes computing, for a particular time before the loading or the unloading of the aircraft causes a second change in gas pressure of one or more of the shock struts, a weight of the aircraft based on the gas pressures of the shock struts at the first times and the friction values associated with the shock struts at the first times.


20250086330. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZED CONFORMAL PANEL INFILL GEOMETRY OF A SANDWICH PANEL_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Michael C. Elford of Brisbane (AU) for the boeing company, Yunpeng Zhang of Brisbane (AU) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06F30/10

CPC Code(s): G06F30/10



Abstract: a method of generating a panel infill geometry of a sandwich panel is provided. the method includes providing a mid-surface computer-aided design (cad) geometry and generating a first driver mesh of the mid-surface cad geometry. the method further includes generating a density field using a topology optimization algorithm, and further includes computing a second driver mesh based on the density field. the second driver mesh includes quadrilateral elements that have element sizes computed based on the density field. the method further includes providing a reference unit cell mesh that includes a unit infill mesh and a pair of unit face sheet meshes, and further includes mapping copies of the reference unit cell mesh onto hexahedral elements associated with the quadrilateral elements to form a sandwich panel mesh interconnecting a pair of face sheet meshes. the method further includes outputting the sandwich panel mesh including the infill and face sheet meshes.


20250086348. OPERATIONAL SIMULATIONS OF DELAY COST METRICS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Bronwyn A. Jackson of Seattle WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06F30/20

CPC Code(s): G06F30/20



Abstract: systems and methods for determining delay cost metrics in a probabilistic operational simulation for vehicles are provided. one aspect provides a computing system comprising one or more processing devices configured to execute a probabilistic operational simulation that simulates an operational environment comprising a plurality of vehicles. multiple operational models are integrated into the probabilistic operational simulation for interaction and comprise a route model, a preparation model, a delay model, and a delay cost model. vehicle operational data is used to run a scenario in the probabilistic operational simulation comprising operating the vehicles over a timeframe. the delay model computes delay times occurring over the timeframe, with the delay times provided to the delay cost model to compute and output delay cost metrics over the timeframe.


20250086527. OPERATIONAL SIMULATIONS OF FAULT-INDUCED SCHEDULE DELAYS USING PROBABILISTIC MODELS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Bronwyn A. Jackson of Seattle WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06Q10/04

CPC Code(s): G06Q10/04



Abstract: systems and methods for simulating operational impact of unplanned maintenance using probabilistic models are provided. one aspect provides a computing system comprising one or more processing devices configured to provide a plurality of operational models with operational data comprising a route model, a preparation model, a fault model, and an unplanned maintenance delay model. the one or more processing devices is further configured to, using the plurality of operational models, execute an operational simulation that generates interactions between a route simulation and an unplanned maintenance simulation for a plurality of routes in a route schedule, wherein simulating each route of the plurality of routes comprises simulating whether a fault occurs using the fault model, if a simulated fault occurs, determining fault type for the simulated fault, calculating unplanned maintenance time, and calculating delay.


20250086561. APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ASSESSING INSTRUCTOR RATINGS ON A DEFINED RATING SCALE FOR SKEWNESS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Aswin Mathew of Bangalore (IN) for the boeing company, Ameya Kamat of Bengaluru (IN) for the boeing company, Ashish Kumar Ray of Bengaluru (IN) for the boeing company, Mel E. Schwan of Charlotte NC (US) for the boeing company, Neeraj Prasad of Bangalore (IN) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06Q10/0639, G06Q50/20

CPC Code(s): G06Q10/06398



Abstract: apparatuses, method, systems, and program products are disclosed for assessing instructor ratings on a defined rating scale for skewness. an apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. the code, when executed by the processor, receives a raw instructor rating data set, comprising a plurality of ratings from an individual instructor, on a defined rating scale. the code is executable to determine a rating skewness of the raw instructor data set by subtracting a central tendency measure of the plurality of ratings from a central tendency measure of the defined rating scale, and dividing the result by the standard deviation of the plurality of ratings. the code is further executable to compare the rating skewness of the raw instructors rating data set to at least one comparative rating skewness to generate a skewness comparison report. the code is further executable to determine if the individual instructor requires instructor training based on the skewness comparison repair and identify a required instructor training to provide to the individual instructor. the code is also executable to make the data accessible to one or more end users.


20250086808. Crawl Approach for Creation and Automatic Annotation of Custom Datasets_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Aroua Gharbi of Huntsville AL (US) for the boeing company, Anthony Wayne Baker of Gilbertsville PA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06T7/207

CPC Code(s): G06T7/207



Abstract: a method of creating custom datasets is provided. the method comprises capturing, with a camera, a sequence of images of a surface in a specified crawl direction over a number of sequential crawl steps that represent changes of camera position. for each crawl step, the method matches a first image and a second image captured at sequential camera positions. the method models each crawl step as a pairwise quadratic transformation between the first image and second image according to a number of respective anchor points in each image selected as best candidates to fit a regression model.


20250086867. DETECTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A PRODUCT_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Ahmad R. Yaghoobi of Issaquah WA (US) for the boeing company, Krishna P. Srinivasmurthy of Bothell WA (US) for the boeing company, Temourshah Ahmady of Issaquah WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06T11/60, G06V30/413, G06V30/414, G06V30/416

CPC Code(s): G06T11/60



Abstract: examples are disclosed herein that relate to detecting product requirements within a digitized document. one example provides a method comprising: identifying a first page as a summary page, the first page comprising a keyword that refers to a second page; and detecting in the first page a first instance of a pattern comprising a first text block adjacent to a first line. a first part name and a first requirement for a first part are extracted from the first text block. in the first page, a second instance of the pattern is detected comprising a second text block adjacent to a second line. the keyword and a second part name are extracted from the second text block. the second part name and a second requirement for a second part are extracted from the second page. the first requirement and the second requirement are output for storage in a data store.


20250086928. IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING TARGET OBJECT_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Yong Wu of Beijing (CN) for the boeing company, Jinxin Qian of Beijing (CN) for the boeing company, Yijia Wang of Beijing (CN) for the boeing company, Zongqing Lu of Beijing (CN) for the boeing company, Qingmin Liao of Beijing (CN) for the boeing company, Weimin Luo of Beijing (CN) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06V10/44, G06V10/28

CPC Code(s): G06V10/457



Abstract: the present application discloses an image processing method and image processing apparatus for recognizing a target object. the image processing method comprises: acquiring an original image comprising a target object; performing binarization processing on the original image, to obtain a binarized image; performing, by a multi-core processor, one-dimensional scanning in a parallel manner on each pixel row of the binarized image, to extract one-dimensional connected regions of each pixel row of the binarized image; combining adjacent pixel rows to generate a first maximum connected region including a plurality of one-dimensional connected regions; and with regard to respective pixel rows of the first maximum connected region, aligning heads of initial one-dimensional connected regions of the respective pixel rows, and aligning tails of final one-dimensional connected regions of the respective pixel rows, so as to generate a second maximum connected region; performing two-dimensional scanning on the aligned heads and the aligned tails of the second maximum connected region, to recognize the target object.


20250086929. Reconstruction of Obscured Objects in Segmentation Maps_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Isaac M. Jeng of Seal Beach CA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06V10/46, G06T3/60, G06T5/50, G06V10/26

CPC Code(s): G06V10/46



Abstract: reconstructing a partially obscured elliptical antenna dish image is provided. an image of an antenna dish contour with an obscured section is received, and a centroid for use as an origin reference is determined. indices are sequentially assigned to samples along the contour starting with a sample having zero polar angle according to the origin reference. sets of randomly selected n samples along the contour are prepared and used to perform least squares fit (lsf) to determine a cost function for each set. cost functions with lsf residuals below a specified threshold show good quality-of-fit. an ensemble mean of the cost functions with good quality-of-fit is calculated. outlier samples are identified according to local extrema for the ensemble mean. samples having poor quality-of-fit of the ensemble mean between the extrema are considered outliers. inlier samples are used to reconstruct the obscured section of the contour.


20250086965. AUTOMATIC SEGMENTATION OF GEOSPATIAL AIRPORT DATA_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Christian Karl Pschierer of Ochsenfurt (DE) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G06V20/10, G08G5/06

CPC Code(s): G06V20/176



Abstract: a method includes obtaining medial axes of buffers around guidance lines of taxiways of an airport. the buffers define a taxiway polygon representation of the taxiways. the method includes identifying a plurality of intersection points of the medial axes. the method includes segmenting the taxiway polygon into taxiway segments with segment lines based on the plurality of intersection points, where a particular segment line associated with an intersection point is offset a distance from the intersection point and is at a particular angle relative to a medial axis extending from the intersection point. the method further includes generating a map of the airport that includes the taxiway segments.


20250087097. PROVIDING CONFIDENCE INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH DETECTED STATE TRANSITIONS FOR DYNAMIC SYSTEMS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Alejandro Güemes Jiménez of Getafe (ES) for the boeing company, Robin Christian Drews of Darmstadt (DE) for the boeing company, Marko Zoricic of Dreieich (DE) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G08G5/00

CPC Code(s): G08G5/20



Abstract: a method includes obtaining, at a first device, first output from a transition state model for a dynamic system. the first output indicates a first state of the dynamic system. the method includes obtaining, at the first device, second output from the transition state model. the second output indicates a state transition from the first state to a second state. the method includes retrieving, at the first device, a transition confidence metric associated with the state transition from the first state to the second state from a transition confidence matrix. the method also includes providing, via the first device, the second state as output in response to the transition confidence metric indicating that the state transition is valid.


20250087100. SYSTEM AND METHOD TO BUILD A FLYABLE HOLDING PATTERN ENTRY TRAJECTORY WHEN THE AVAILABLE SPACE IS LIMITED_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Salvador RAMÍREZ BLANCO of Madrid (ES) for the boeing company, Daniel MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ of Madrid (ES) for the boeing company, Carlos QUEREJETA MASAVEU of Madrid (ES) for the boeing company, Sergio VILLANUEVA MELERO of Madrid (ES) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G08G5/00

CPC Code(s): G08G5/34



Abstract: a technique for building a modified entry trajectory profile for an aircraft to join a holding pattern at an entry waypoint despite the airspace available to build the entry trajectory being limited. in one aspect, instructions are received for an aircraft to join a holding pattern at an entry waypoint according to an entry trajectory profile. an airspace around the holding pattern is divided into sectors using the entry waypoint as a reference point. a discontinuity in the entry trajectory profile can be identified. in response to identifying the discontinuity in the entry trajectory profile, a modified entry trajectory profile can be built by i) determining the sector from which the aircraft would approach the entry waypoint with a current track angle of the aircraft moved to intersect the entry waypoint and with the aircraft pointing at the entry waypoint; and ii) generating the modified entry trajectory profile.


20250087102. Mobile Ground-Marking Safety Indicia from Aircraft and Method_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Jeremy Benjamin Katz of Seattle WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): G08G5/02, B64D47/02, G08G5/00

CPC Code(s): G08G5/54



Abstract: apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for establishing visually detectable ground markings, including in daylight, and designating visually detectable unsafe ground traffic areas from safe ground traffic areas proximate to and beneath an aircraft by providing visually detectable ground images formed from high intensity light energy sources located on an aircraft.


20250087821. Apparatus for Containing Thermal Events of Energy Storage Devices_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Christopher Yeeles of Arlington VA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): H01M50/317, B01D39/20, H01M50/35

CPC Code(s): H01M50/317



Abstract: an apparatus for containing thermal events of at least one energy storage device is disclosed. the apparatus may comprise a containment enclosure including a venting chamber having a pathway. the pathway may include an inlet portion and an outlet portion and the pathway may be configured to enable emissions discharged from the at least one energy storage device to be directed from the inlet portion to the outlet portion. the outlet portion of the pathway may include an outlet aperture. a filter may be configured to filter the emissions passing through the outlet aperture of the pathway and a valve may be configured to open at a predetermined threshold pressure level to release at least a portion of the emissions into the atmosphere.


20250088468. ADAPTATION LAYER FOR EXTENDING THE INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) OVER HETEROGENEOUS INTERNETWORKS_simplified_abstract_(the boeing company)

Inventor(s): Fred L. TEMPLIN of North Bend WA (US) for the boeing company

IPC Code(s): H04L47/36, H04L12/46, H04L45/74

CPC Code(s): H04L47/365



Abstract: a system may receive an original internet protocol (ip) packet with a size that exceeds a maximum payload size (mps); encapsulate the original ip packet in an adaptation layer header to form an adaptation layer packet; generate a plurality of fragment payloads that do not exceed the mps; generate a plurality of carrier packets with respective adaptation layer headers, respective fragment payloads, and an indication of a relative fragment offset of the respective fragment payload; and provide the plurality of carrier packets for transmission to a node. a destination node may receive the plurality of carrier packets, reassemble the adaptation layer packet from the plurality of fragment payloads based on the relative fragment offset for each respective fragment payload; and remove the adaptation layer header from the adaptation layer packet to obtain the original ip packet.


The Boeing Company patent applications on March 13th, 2025

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