Ventilation conduit for an aircraft

US9663233B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Julie K. Plessner · Poulsbo, US
• Douglas D. Maben · Snohomish, US
• Daniel F. Lewinski · Stanwood, US
• George A. McEachen · Mukilteo, US
• Mark E. Smith · Renton, US
• Michael L. Trent · Mukilteo, US
• Richard K. Johnson · Camano, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 24, 2014
• Grant date: May 30, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 26, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D41/00
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft comprises composite skin having an opening, and a ventilation conduit having an end portion that extends to the opening in the composite skin. The conduit is made of metal except for the end portion, which functions as an electrical insulator.