- Chicago IL, US Kenneth G. Davis - Brier WA, US Matthew R. Thomas - Marysville WA, US Jason W. Mullins - Edmonds WA, US Mitchel D. Jacobs - Lake Stevens WA, US
International Classification:
B64C 1/06 B64F 5/00 B64D 11/00
Abstract:
A dual-bracketed support system and a corresponding method are disclosed. The dual-bracketed support system includes (i) a first bracket connected to a support structure for a crown portion of an aircraft, (ii) a second bracket, and (iii) a support rod having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is connected to the first bracket and the distal end is connected to the second bracket. The second bracket is configured to allow the support rod to translate along a longitudinal axis defined by the support rod.
Adjustable Support Structure For Aircraft Cabin Ceiling
- Chicago IL, US Kenneth G. Davis - Brier WA, US Matthew R. Thomas - Marysville WA, US Mark J. Nadvornick - Lynnwood WA, US James R. McCune - Stanwood WA, US Jason W. Mullins - Edmonds WA, US
International Classification:
B64C 1/06 B64F 5/00 B64D 11/00
Abstract:
A system for adjusting a height of a ceiling panel in an aircraft and a corresponding method is disclosed. The system includes an arm and at least one ceiling support latch, wherein each of the at least one ceiling support latches is attached to the arm. The system further includes an adjustable fitting attached to the arm, wherein the adjustable fitting includes (i) a first sliding block attached to the arm, (ii) a second sliding block attached to a support structure, and (iii) an adjustment screw. Adjustment of the adjustment screw forces the first and second sliding blocks to move relative to one another.
"Steve was a well-liked, long-standing, integral part of the Tucson climbing community," said Jason Mullins, owner of the Rocks and Ropes climbing gym. "We're all saddened by the news. He'll be greatly missed."