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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2003
Jeffrey H. Wood, Eureka, MO (US);
Steven J. Miener, Florissant, MO (US);
Terry A. Sewell, Ballwin, MO (US);
Anthony Falcone, Renton, WA (US);
Jeffrey H. Wood, Eureka, MO (US);
Steven J. Miener, Florissant, MO (US);
Terry A. Sewell, Ballwin, MO (US);
Anthony Falcone, Renton, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and system for attaching a canopy to a vehicle, such as an aircraft, is provided. The system includes first and second sections. The first section attaches to the second section with a portion of the canopy being secured between the attached first and second sections. The canopy is molded to conform with the secured first and second sections. In one embodiment, the canopy is molded to include one or more fastener receiving holes with or without bushings. In another embodiment, the first or second sections include one or more channels for receiving an inflatable bladder. The first or second sections are configured to be received by the vehicle.