Patents by Inventor Todd Thisius
Todd Thisius has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10894616Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton
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Patent number: 9669935Abstract: A console for aircraft that is located between two seats which face each other. The console includes an open ledge with a cup holder arrangement. The cup holder arrangement includes two removable holder dividers which can be flipped up or down and held into position by a spring-loaded cam arrangement. The console also includes two inwardly facing surfaces which provide connectors for electronic devices resting on the ledge. A light-emitting face is provided on a back wall of the ledge so that any articles resting on the ledge can be seen in dark environments.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen
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Publication number: 20160101875Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton
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Patent number: 9073639Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable tracking table assembly comprising a primary leaf, and a secondary leaf rotatably secured to the primary leaf and a table bracket secured to the opposite end of the primary leaf The table bracket in turn is secured to an adapter plate which is atop one or more pillow blocks. The pillow blocks are disposed atop linear rails upon which the pillow blocks are capable of longitudinally traversing. Adjacent the linear rail is a serrated track parallel to the at least one rail and a serrated pawl capable of locking engagement with the serrated track. A solenoid facilitates the locking engagement of the pawl with the serrated track wherein a user of the table assembly manually activates the solenoid withdrawing the serrated pawl from locking engagement with the serrated track thereby allowing the table assembly to traverse the linear rail to a position that accommodates the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Todd Thisius, Matthew R. Harrell
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Publication number: 20140300146Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable tracking table assembly comprising a primary leaf, and a secondary leaf rotatably secured to the primary leaf and a table bracket secured to the opposite end of the primary leaf The table bracket in turn is secured to an adapter plate which is atop one or more pillow blocks. The pillow blocks are disposed atop linear rails upon which the pillow blocks are capable of longitudinally traversing. Adjacent the linear rail is a serrated track parallel to the at least one rail and a serrated pawl capable of locking engagement with the serrated track. A solenoid facilitates the locking engagement of the pawl with the serrated track wherein a user of the table assembly manually activates the solenoid withdrawing the serrated pawl from locking engagement with the serrated track thereby allowing the table assembly to traverse the linear rail to a position that accommodates the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Cessna Aircraft CompanyInventors: Todd Thisius, Matthew R. Harrell
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Publication number: 20140175842Abstract: A console for aircraft that is located between two seats which face each other. The console includes an open ledge with a cup holder arrangement. The cup holder arrangement includes two removable holder dividers which can be flipped up or down and held into position by a spring-loaded cam arrangement. The console also includes two inwardly facing surfaces which provide connectors for electronic devices resting on the ledge. A light-emitting face is provided on a back wall of the ledge so that any articles resting on the ledge can be seen in dark environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen
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Patent number: 8678312Abstract: A console for aircraft that is located between two seats which face each other. The console includes an open ledge with a cup holder arrangement. The cup holder arrangement includes two removable holder dividers which can be flipped up or down and held into position by a spring-loaded cam arrangement. The console also includes two inwardly facing surfaces which provide connectors for electronic devices resting on the ledge. A light-emitting face is provided on a back wall of the ledge so that any articles resting on the ledge can be seen in dark environments.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen, Dave Davis
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Publication number: 20130048784Abstract: A console for aircraft that is located between two seats which face each other. The console includes an open ledge with a cup holder arrangement. The cup holder arrangement includes two removable holder dividers which can be flipped up or down and held into position by a spring-loaded cam arrangement. The console also includes two inwardly facing surfaces which provide connectors for electronic devices resting on the ledge. A light-emitting face is provided on a back wall of the ledge so that any articles resting on the ledge can be seen in dark environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANYInventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen, Dave Davis
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Patent number: 7004546Abstract: A stowable chair armrest for a seat assembly which includes a armrest portion connected to the seat assembly through a restricted movement rotating joint which has limited rotation about a horizontal X and Y axes, the Y-axis being parallel to the length of the armrest portion and positioned above the plane of the seat cushion whereby the armrest portion is rotatable about the Y-axis approximately 180° from an elevated position of the armrest to a retracted position. When the armrest is in its use position, it cannot rotate downward about its Y-axis. However, the arm rest can be lifted upward 10° about its X-axis, wherein a flat blade connecting the armrest to a spherical pivot becomes aligned in a longitudinal chamber having a circular cross-section thus permitting the armrest portion to rotate 180° about its Y-axis to its stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Cessna Aircraft CompanyInventors: Todd A. Thisius, Arthur E. Chapman, II, Timothy J. O'Connell, Craig D. Cillessen, Christopher A. Pinkerton
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Patent number: D677213Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Mike Robinson, Allan Schrag, Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius