James D Mccune

US Patent:

20170057612, Mar 2, 2017

Filed:

Aug 31, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/840225

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Douglas R. Ackerman - Langley WA, US
Kenneth G. Davis - Brier WA, US
Mark J. Nadvornick - Lynnwood WA, US
Brett N. Altmyer - Everett WA, US
Jason W. Mullins - Edmonds WA, US
Christopher J. Steele - Kirkland WA, US
Matthew R. Thomas - Marysville WA, US
Cynthia T. Parrish - Bellevue WA, US
James R. McCune - Stanwood WA, US

International Classification:

B64C 1/06
B64F 5/00
B64D 11/00

Abstract:

A support system for a crown area of an aircraft and a corresponding method is disclosed. The support system includes a crown integration panel (CIP). The CIP is configured to provide a mounting surface for a plurality of aircraft equipment and to provide an electrical ground for at least one of the aircraft equipment of the plurality of aircraft equipment. The system further includes a first attachment and a second attachment attached to the CIP. The first attachment and the second attachment are configured to attach to an airframe of the aircraft. The system further includes a crown raceway support (CRS) having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to a first end of the CIP and the second end is configured to attach to an outboard rail of the aircraft.

US Patent:

20170057613, Mar 2, 2017

Filed:

Aug 31, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/840245

Inventors:

- 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.