https://patentbrief.org/company/boeing-co Plain-English explanations of patents assigned to Boeing Co, newest first. en-us Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:56:13 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11827373/starship-tanker-variant A design for aircraft engine exhaust systems that allows the protective fairing behind the engine to be shorter, reducing weight and drag. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11827373/starship-tanker-variant https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11794927/starship-life-support-system A method for printing a single-piece, high-strength spacecraft panel using 3D printing to create complex internal trusses that eliminate the need for bolts or welds. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11794927/starship-life-support-system https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11753188/direct-to-cell-starlink A method for satellites with electric engines to manage their power usage by staggering when they fire thrusters, allowing them to reach their final orbit more quickly. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11753188/direct-to-cell-starlink https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11708181/mechazilla-catch-tower A design for a launch vehicle that carries two space vehicles stacked on top of each other, both using electric propulsion systems for movement in space. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11708181/mechazilla-catch-tower