Russell J Branham

US Patent:

20140325824, Nov 6, 2014

Filed:

May 3, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/886551

Inventors:

THE BOEING COMPANY - , US
Russell J. Branham - Macomb MI, US
Kam Wang Cheng - Mukilteo WA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F16B 5/06

US Classification:

2952501, 403 11

Abstract:

A method and apparatus is provided for adjusting a latch. An apparatus comprises a latch body, a first member, and a second member associated with the latch body. A receiving area extends through at least a portion of the latch body. The first member is configured to be at least partially received within the receiving area of the latch body. The first member has a first coupling element. The second member has a second coupling element. Movement of the first member along an axis through the receiving area changes a distance between the first coupling element and the second coupling element.

US Patent:

20140093312, Apr 3, 2014

Filed:

Sep 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/630683

Inventors:

Phillip E. Pacini - Redmond WA, US
Russell J. Branham - Macomb MI, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F16B 21/00

US Classification:

403327

Abstract:

An apparatus comprising a latch body and a plurality of locking mechanisms. The latch body has a plurality of channels that extend through the latch body. The plurality of locking mechanisms is housed within the latch body. A locking mechanism in the plurality of locking mechanisms comprises a plate and a spring mechanism. The plate has an opening positioned relative to a corresponding channel in the plurality of channels. The spring mechanism is configured to hold the plate in a locked position within the latch body.