John Edward Reimer

Title: John Edward Reimer and Aircraft Rudder-Pedal Reconfiguration.

Introduction

John Edward Reimer is an inventor associated with Wichita, Kansas, and Textron Aviation Inc. His patent work addresses an aircraft rudder-control system designed to make rudder-pedal repositioning easier.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists one patent for Reimer: “Push Button Reconfiguration for Rudder Pedal.” The invention describes an aircraft rudder-control system with adjustable rudder pedals. A pedal arm is attached to a support frame so it can rotate, while a pin and receiving component hold the arm in place. When the pin is withdrawn, the pedal arm can be repositioned through foot actuation. The system can use a manually operated lever or a solenoid-operated mechanism to engage and release the pin. Reimer is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Reimer’s listed patent focuses on aircraft cockpit control adjustment, specifically the reconfiguration of rudder pedals. The design provides both manual and solenoid-operated ways to release the pedal arm for repositioning.

Collaborations

The provided information identifies Levi Raymond Goin and Ronald Jay Parker as Reimer’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe their contributions to the invention.

Conclusion

John Edward Reimer’s listed patent concerns a practical aircraft-control innovation that enables rudder pedals to be released and repositioned using manual or solenoid actuation.