Alfred N Greiert from Valley Center, KS, age 71

Cowling Latch
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US Patent:

44213492, Dec 20, 1983
Filed:

Dec 28, 1981
Appl. No.:

6/335224
Inventors:

Alfred H. Greiert - Valley Center KS
Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:

E05C 900
E05C 1906
E05C 1914
US Classification:

292 19
Abstract:

A cowling latch for an engine nacelle or the like. The latch characterized by having a collet for engaging a pin extending outwardly from a keeper assembly. The collet when the latch handle is in a closed position secures the pin against the movement of the latch in tension and in shear.

Removable Slider Shoe For A Translating Sleeve Used On A Jet Engine Cowl And Duct
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US Patent:

45416737, Sep 17, 1985
Filed:

May 19, 1983
Appl. No.:

6/496098
Inventors:

Alfred H. Greiert - Wichita KS
Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:

F16C 2902
US Classification:

308 3R
Abstract:

A removable slider shoe for mounting on a translating sleeve of a jet engine cowl and duct. The sleeve includes a slider which moves in a track on the cowl when the engine is in a reverse thrust mode in order to expose airflow turning vanes. The movable shoe is mounted on the slider.

Alfred N Greiert