Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuselage and body construction
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Luu, Teri P. (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuselage and body construction
C244S129300, C244S129400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06848655
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for attaching an injection-molded canopy to a hinge assembly is provided. The apparatus includes attachment components that are at least partially embedded in the injection-molded canopy. A hinge assembly attaches to the attachment components for controlling the position of the canopy. The canopy is a polycarbonate or acrylic frameless canopy. The hinge assembly is hingedly attached to the vehicle. The hinge assembly includes a center support and port and starboard supports. The center support is located approximately along a centerline of the canopy, the port support is located on a port side of the vehicle, and the starboard support is located on a starboard side of the vehicle.
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Black Lowe & Graham PLLC
Luu Teri P.
Nguyen T.
The Boeing Company
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