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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2008
James W. Mann, Iii, Saint Petersburg, FL (US);
Richard L. Hansen, Parrish, FL (US);
David Wayne Leadingham, Bradenton, FL (US);
James W. Mann, III, Saint Petersburg, FL (US);
Richard L. Hansen, Parrish, FL (US);
David Wayne Leadingham, Bradenton, FL (US);
Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A ground support system configured to support servicing of aircraft may include a main body housing one or both of an engine and/or a blower, a control panel that is used to control operation of one or both of the engine and/or blower, and at least one acoustic wave engagement member positioned on the control panel. The acoustic wave member(s) is configured to selectively activate and deactivate an engine or blower function when touched by an operator. The acoustic wave engagement member(s) operates in the presence of moisture and debris.