Patents Assigned to Pat Pyka Design Consultants, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5333416
    Abstract: A wall-forming panel (10) for insertion into the interior of an aircraft, the panel having a frame (12) with an outer surface (14) defining a cavity. A shroud (42) is dimensioned to fit within the cavity (44) and movable on an axle (84) between an opened position and a closed position, the closed position substantially enclosing the shroud (42) within the walls of the frame (12). A latch means (86) positively but releasably retains the shroud (42) in a closed or an opened position. The latch means (86) is comprised of a cam (144) and a cam release mechanism (172). The shroud (42) is dimensioned to receive a monitor (82) such as a small television screen, therein, and is powered by an electric motor drive (122).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Pat Pyka Design Consultants, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward D. Harris, Fred J. Schimmelpfennig, Jr., James F. Badgett, Jeffrey O. Bonner
  • Patent number: D344925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Pat Pyka Design Consultants, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred J. Schimmelpfenning, Jr.