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).

  • Patent number: 10894616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton
  • Patent number: 9669935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen
  • Publication number: 20160101875
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton
  • Patent number: 9073639
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Thisius, Matthew R. Harrell
  • Publication number: 20140300146
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Cessna Aircraft Company
    Inventors: Todd Thisius, Matthew R. Harrell
  • Publication number: 20140175842
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen
  • Patent number: 8678312
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen, Dave Davis
  • Publication number: 20130048784
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius, Dave Kuhn, Craig Cillessen, Dave Davis
  • Patent number: 7004546
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Cessna Aircraft Company
    Inventors: Todd A. Thisius, Arthur E. Chapman, II, Timothy J. O'Connell, Craig D. Cillessen, Christopher A. Pinkerton
  • Patent number: D677213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Robinson, Allan Schrag, Jonathan Headrick, Todd Thisius