Todd A Thisius

US Patent:

D677213, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Aug 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/400579

Inventors:

Mike Robinson - Cheney KS, US
Allan Schrag - Wichita KS, US
Jonathan Headrick - Wichita KS, US
Todd Thisius - Cheney KS, US

Assignee:

Textron Innovations, Inc. - Providence RI

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12415

US Patent:

20130048784, Feb 28, 2013

Filed:

Aug 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/222930

Inventors:

Jonathan Headrick - Wichita KS, US
Todd Thisius - Cheney KS, US
Dave Kuhn - Wichita KS, US
Craig Cillessen - Wichita KS, US
Dave Davis - Wichita KS, US

Assignee:

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY - Wichita KS

International Classification:

B64D 11/06

US Classification:

2441186

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.

US Patent:

7004546, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Mar 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/112014

Inventors:

Todd A. Thisius - Cheney KS, US
Timothy J. O'Connell - Towanda KS, US
Craig D. Cillessen - Wichita KS, US
Christopher A. Pinkerton - Derby KS, US

Assignee:

Cessna Aircraft Company - Wichita KS

International Classification:

A47C 7/54

US Classification:

29741133, 29741134, 29741132, 403 56, 403112, 403113

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.

US Patent:

20180334266, Nov 22, 2018

Filed:

Jul 30, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/048947

Inventors:

- Wichita KS, US
Todd Alan Thisius - Cheney KS, US
Chris Trask - Wichita KS, US
Chris Pinkerton - Derby KS, US
Alec Charles Willford - Wichita KS, US

International Classification:

B64F 5/00
G09B 25/02

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.

US Patent:

20180124899, May 3, 2018

Filed:

Oct 27, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/795786

Inventors:

- Wichita KS, US
Frank Joseph Rowe - Wichita KS, US
Todd Alan Thisius - Cheney KS, US

International Classification:

H05B 37/02
B64C 1/14
B64D 11/00
F21V 14/00
F21V 23/00
G02F 1/133
G02F 1/1334

Abstract:

An adaptable skylight includes a frame facing an interior of an enclosure having an opening for allowing light to pass. An opacity-control pane adjacent the opening allows a variable amount of light to pass, and an artificial light source illuminates the frame. An aircraft skylight assembly includes a variable pane, an artificial light source for illuminating portions of the skylight assembly, and a controller configured for adjusting an amount of external light transmission through the variable pane and an amount of artificial light illumination. An internal ambiance lighting system includes the adaptable skylight having a dimmable pane for providing transmission of a variable amount of external light into an enclosure, the artificial light illuminates the frame surrounding the adaptable skylight, and the controller automatically adjusts external light transmission through the adaptable skylight and illumination of the frame based on a lighting preference.

US Patent:

20160101875, Apr 14, 2016

Filed:

Oct 8, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/510020

Inventors:

- Wichita KS, US
Todd Thisius - Cheney KS, US
Chris Trask - Wichita KS, US
Chris Pinkerton - Derby KS, US

International Classification:

B64F 5/00
G09B 25/00

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.

US Patent:

20140175842, Jun 26, 2014

Filed:

Mar 3, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/195459

Inventors:

- Providence RI, US
Todd Thisius - Cheney KS, US
Dave Kuhn - Wichita KS, US
Craig Cillessen - Wichita KS, US

Assignee:

TEXTRON INNOVATIONS, INC. - Providence RI

International Classification:

B64D 13/00

US Classification:

2971571, 297135

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.