| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 033645000 |
Alignment
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| 033626000 |
Tool or surrogate
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| 033646000 |
Clapboard lapping | 3 |
| 20090178290 | APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING LAPBOARD SIDING - A pair of generally linear templates each includes one vertical edge convolved in substantially identical stepped convolutions that are each respectively conformed to support the lower end edges of an array of lapboards on the exterior of a building wall structure. Each of the templates include a set of laterally offset attachment brackets provided with spring opposed fasteners that are useful to temporarily secure the templates to the wall structure at a securement interval that is greater than the span of the lapboards, thus exposing the lapboard ends for their proper alignment as the lapboards are affixed to the wall structure. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100018070 | SHAKE JIG FOR INSTALLING SHAKE SIDING - A method and system for installing shakes on a building comprising a ledger board and a shake jig for assisting with installation of shakes. The shake jig comprising a base member supporting an adjustable member with a releasably fastener facilitating releaseable retention of the adjustable member in a desired relative position with respect to the base member. The base member has a shake shelf for abutting against a surface of a shake to prevent further insertion of the base member, between an installed topmost shake and an at least partially overlapped shake, and facilitate desired alignment of the shake jig with respect to the installed topmost shake. The adjustable member has a ledger shelf for engaging with the ledger board and retaining the ledger board in a desired horizontal orientation with respect to the shake shelf and assisting with installation of shakes. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20150033571 | Siding Installation Tool - An improved panel siding installation device enables a worker installing panel siding on a building structure such as a house to accurately and efficiently measure the distance between edges of adjacent siding panels. This distance is known as the “reveal distance” of the lap siding. In addition to accurately measuring the distance between edges of siding panels, the present invention also supports the siding panel while it is being installed. This support provides some assistance to the installation worker and enables an installation working to more quickly and accurately install siding panels on a structure. | 02-05-2015 |
| 033653000 |
Insignia with respect to garment, e.g., uniform | 3 |
| 20090307917 | Apparatus and methods for the placement of badges, ribbons and/or other items - A template is provided for positioning at least one ribbon assembly on a garment at a predetermined position relative to the pocket. The template has a template body having a generally two-dimensional profile that is removably positionable on the front of the garment at least partially above the pocket. The template also has ribbon assembly positioning guides positioned on the template body to locate a predetermined position of a ribbon assembly on the garment in spaced relation with the pocket and with the template body. The ribbon assembly positioning guide includes a protrusion extending outwardly from the template and configured to support the ribbon assembly at a position at least partly coincidental with the predetermined position of the ribbon assembly. In other words, when the ribbon assembly is supported on the protrusion, the ribbon assembly is at least partly in the predetermined position. For example, the ribbon assembly may be at the proper elevation (i.e., spaced from the pocket). | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100122469 | Apparatus and methods for the placement of badges, ribbons and/or other items - A template is provided for positioning at least one ribbon assembly on a garment at a predetermined position relative to the pocket. The template has a template body having a generally two-dimensional profile that is removably positionable on the front of the garment at least partially above the pocket. The template also has ribbon assembly positioning guides positioned on the template body to locate a predetermined position of a ribbon assembly on the garment in spaced relation with the pocket and with the template body. The ribbon assembly positioning guide includes a protrusion extending outwardly from the template and configured to support the ribbon assembly at a position at least partly coincidental with the predetermined position of the ribbon assembly. In other words, when the ribbon assembly is supported on the protrusion, the ribbon assembly is at least partly in the predetermined position. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20130061484 | COLLAR INSIGNIA GAUGE - Military, police, and other organizations use insignias on shirt collars to display rank or identifying marks. This invention introduces an easy to use way to properly apply collar insignia at a predetermined bisecting angle. My design introduces the horizontal collar tab slot (FIG. | 03-14-2013 |
| 033644000 |
Centering or point location | 3 |
| 20090025246 | Remote Center Compliant Flexure Device - An apparatus to control displacement of a body spaced-apart from a surface includes a flexure system having a first flexure member defining a first axis of rotation and a second flexure member defining a second axis of rotation. A body is coupled to the flexure system to move about a plurality of axes. An actuation system is coupled to the flexure system to selectively constrain movement of the body along a subset of the plurality of axes. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20110126417 | TEMPLATE FOR CENTERING ROLLERS AT THE FOOT OF AN INGOT MOLD - A template for centering the rollers at the foot of an ingot mold which allows a quick and accurate centering of said rollers, regardless of the operator's skill and experience. There is also described a corresponding method for centering the rollers at the foot of an ingot mold. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120096730 | DEVICE FOR CENTERING AN AIR INLET STRUCTURE ON A CENTRAL STRUCTURE OF A NACELLE - The invention relates to a device ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 033648000 |
Shingle lapping gauge | 3 |
| 20080301966 | SIDING INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for installing lap siding includes a stationary installation tool used in conjunction with a moveable installation tool to enable a single worker to efficiently and consistently achieve a high quality installation with parallel planks and a uniform exposure. The stationary installation tool features a planar face, a first stationary edge support, a second stationary edge support and an attachment component such as an aperture for receiving a nail or screw. The first stationary edge support and second stationary edge support define a determined overlap or exposure. The moveable installation tool has a planar face, a first moveable edge support and a second moveable edge support. The first moveable edge support and second moveable edge support are configured to define a determined overlap or exposure consistent with that defined by the first stationary edge support and second stationary edge support. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090133279 | Shingle hanging tool - A tool is disclosed for alignment of siding and roofing materials including but not limited to shingles. The tool includes a means of affixing a ledger board of other guidance or measurement device. The tool may include a gradicule for measurement to a reference line. This tool allows the use of a ledger board without compromising the integrity of the shingles. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20140196298 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR ASPHALT SHINGLES - A tool, or template, for the accurate positioning of asphalt shingles on a roof having a valley, wherein first and second plates, each with leading edges, are coplanar and exactly 5 inches apart, held there by struts. The first plate being longer than the second plate by a predetermined distance to the left and right thereof and the ends of the leading edge being tapered at a 45° angle. Handles are attached to the first and second plates extending from one to the other, and those handles are insulated to inhibit injury to the roofer using the tool. | 07-17-2014 |
| 033651000 |
Railway track or railway vehicle part | 2 |
| 20120324748 | RAILROAD SWITCH SIGNALING DEVICE - An apparatus for indicating the position of a point detector bar having an outer surface and linked to a moveable point associated with a fixed rail utilizing a probe. The probe is moveable to contact and ride on the outer surface of the point detector bar. A housing is connected to the probe and is moveable toward point detector bar also. A leg is positioned relative to the housing to form a unit. The leg is moveable within and relative to the housing when the probe contacts a certain portion of the outer surface of the point detector bar. A driver is linked to the leg and the housing unit and moves the housing and connected probe toward the point detector bar. A signal generator alerts the relative movement between the housing and leg within the housing and the probe contacts a certain portion of the outer surface of the point detector bar which may take the form of an enlarged diameter area. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20160082981 | Grating Connector and Spacer Apparatus, System, and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method of using the same for connecting and spacing grating and the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to connecting and spacing wire gratings, for example wire gratings used as vehicle tire support material or for mounting wheel chocks thereon in the transportation of automobiles. Even more specifically, the present invention may be used to connect a plurality of wire gratings together and to space in a first direction the plurality of gratings apart from each other at multiple selectable distances in one configuration. In a second configuration, the present invention may be used to space in a second direction the plurality of gratings from other objects, such as a wall or guard rail. The second configuration may be used in multiple orientations in order to provide multiple different spacing distances. | 03-24-2016 |
| 033655000 |
Machine parts | 2 |
| 20160069661 | Gauging Jig and Film Attaching Device Having the Same - The present invention provides a gauging jig, for gauging whether projections of first and second rollers, which are disposed in parallel on both sides of a carrying surface of a platform, coincide on the surface. The gauging jig includes a pointer instrument which is provided on a side of the platform and perpendicular to the carrying surface. The pointer instrument has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first roller and intersects with a central axis of the first roller, while the second end extends close to the second roller. With the gauging jig, an operator can promptly and accurately gauge whether the projections of the first and second rollers coincide on the carrying surface. Therefore, gauging time can be saved while times of trial production can be reduced or even omitted, thereby improving the production efficiency and reducing cost. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20090064522 | MULTI SENSOR CLEARANCE PROBE - A multi sensor clearance probe with at least longitudinally and transversely spaced apart first and second sensors operable to measure first and second distances respectively between the sensors and a longitudinally spaced apart rotating rotor. The sensors being operable to measure blade tip clearances between radially outer turbine blade tips and an annular stator shroud circumscribing the blade tips. The blade tips may be squealer tips and the sensors operable to measure the distances between the sensors and tops of squealer tip walls and outwardly facing walls within cavities of the squealer tips. The probe may be operably connected to a controller for sending signals to the controller indicating the first and second distances for controlling an air valve used for active clearance control. Two or more of the probe may be used to determine rotor centerline offset. | 03-12-2009 |
| 033654000 |
Valve | 1 |
| 20090307918 | VALVE BODY SEAT POCKET INSPECTION TOOL - A technique is provided for detecting the surface profile of a seat pocket of a gate valve. An inspection tool is used to detect data at a plurality of points around the bore of the valve. The inspection tool has a sensor that is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. The inspection tool is disposed within a valve body cavity with the sensor in the retracted position. The sensor of the inspection tool is then extended outward so that it is located within the portion of the bore of the valve having the surface profile to be detected. The sensor is rotated so that the sensor may obtain surface profile data at a plurality of points around the seat pocket of the valve body. The sensor of the inspection tool is connected to a processor-based device, such as a computer. The processor-based device processes the data from the sensor and provides it to a user in a form that is recognizable to the user. | 12-17-2009 |
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| 20080196262 | PICTURE HANGING MEASURING DEVICE - A measuring device is provided that includes a vertical member, at least one hanging element and an adjustable ledge. The hanging element is fixedly attached to the vertical member and extends outwardly from a surface thereof. The adjustable ledge is selectively slideable in a vertical direction along at least a portion of the vertical member. The hanging element and the adjustable ledge cooperate to define a vertical distance therebetween. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080196263 | Seat adjustment tool for bicycle - A tool for precisely determining the height and setback of a bicycle seat so that the seat can be adjusted to desired parameters. The tool can also be employed to determine the exact height of a bicycle's frame. The tool includes an adapter member that is attached to the bottom bracket spindle of the bicycle after removal of the crank arm. An elongate measuring pole is attached to the adapter member. Measuring indicia are inscribed on the outer surface of the pole. The measuring pole is provided with two components adjustably positioned along the length of the pole. One component is adapted to attach to the frame of the bicycle. The second component includes an adjustable position rod. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080295351 | Adhesive label application system - A label printing kit, system, and method of use is disclosed which enables a user to print and easily apply labels to one or more units of a product with precise registration of the label on each unit of the product. The system utilizes labels with adhesive on a backside and a jig so that the labels can be easily, rapidly, and precisely applied manually to one or more units of a particular product, item or object. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080313916 | Template apparatus - A template apparatus is provided for the construction of a wall frame. A base section includes a plurality of base units. Each base unit has two ends and has two legs generally situated at an angle to one another to form an apex; A cross member is connected to both legs opposite from the apex. A pair of journal plates, are secured to the apex at each end and extending away from the cross members. A journal is located in each journal plate above the apex. A support shaft is mounted to rotate in the journals. A template section is mounted on the support shaft. The template section includes a plurality of longitudinal members. Each longitudinal member is secured to the support shaft. A pair of alignment members are affixed to the longitudinal members. The alignment members are located on opposite sides of the support shaft. Alignment pins are located on the alignment members. Each alignment pin is mounted in a container with a spring beneath each alignment pin to force the alignment pin out of its respective container while permitting each alignment pin to be forced back into its respective container. Each alignment pin is generally vertically oriented when the longitudinal members are generally horizontal. Clamps are mounted on each longitudinal member. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090038170 | Furniture And Picture Mounting Aid - Finding the exact point of nail/screw insertion for mounting furniture or hanging pictures is not as easy as simply pounding in the nail or screwing in the screw. Present mounting aid provides a versatile device that can be easily attached to the cord, the sawtooth, or any apparatus at the back of furniture/picture, so that marking a desired point becomes easy and straightforward, without the effort of measuring size and calculating the mid point between two edges and oftentimes still resulting in pictures looking tilted or crooked. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090313843 | Picture hanger placement device - The picture hanger placement device ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100011602 | TEMPLATE FOR HANGING PICTURE FRAMES - A template for assisting in the hanging of framed objects a predetermined distance from one another in which openings are spaced so that either the location for mounting hardware can either be marked or mounting hardware can be installed through the openings. The template may be used to position and visualize installation of subsequent framed objects. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100050454 | MULTI-SPACER TOOL - A multi-purpose spacer provides working surfaces for properly spacing studs, joists, rafters, and decking. The spacer (also referred to herein as a “tool” or “jig”) includes an adjustable spacer for balusters used in staircase railings, deck railings, and the like. The spacer may be constructed of a light metal, preferably aluminum, or suitably rugged plastic, and may also include a removable, padded handle to ease transport and use. Embodiments of the invention provide a spacing tool that is (for all practical purposes and in accordance with typical tolerances in the framing carpentry industry) completely temperature- and humidity-immune as well as waterproof. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100083519 | CONSTRUCTION BRACKET - A construction bracket to aid in framing steel stud walls. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100175271 | Compression Indicator - At least one embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method of controlling the compression of a compression unit placed inside a frame. At least one embodiment is directed to indicator clips to be used in controlling the compression, which indicator clips may have different designs. In one embodiment the indicator clip has an elongated form with two rounded ends. The rounded ends are to be placed on stems of two screws of the compression unit. The compression of the compression unit increases with a distance from the screw head of each screw to the compression unit. The width of the indicator clip is adapted to said distance at the desired compression. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100229415 | POST SLEEVE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A post sleeve installation device includes a standing structure, a structure coupled to the standing structure and configured to support a post sleeve below the standing structure, and a mechanism configured to enable selective translation of the support structure in three axes and rotation around a vertical axis. Locks are provided to lock the post sleeve at a selected position and orientation relative to the standing structure. A beam extending from one installation device to another measures or controls the relative spacing, orientation, and elevation of associated post sleeves, and related data is collected for off-site manufacture of fence panels. Additionally, a repository is provided, to which the data is transmitted for retention, and from which the data can be retrieved for manufacture of replacement fence panels. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100325908 | GAUGE FOR MOUNTING A SCREW - This gauge for mounting a screw in a cage nut or in a nut ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110083336 | CARPENTRY STUD SPACER - An apparatus for spacing studs on a plate is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a bottom jaw, and first and second side jaws. The frame includes first and second parallelogram linkages at first and second ends thereof, and the first and second side jaws are connected to outer ends of the first and second parallelogram linkages, respectively. The bottom jaw is capable of engaging a plate, and the first and second side jaws are capable of engaging first and second studs for securing the first stud to the plate at a predetermined distance from the second stud. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110088274 | JIG FOR POSITIONING FURRING RAILS - A jig for use in positioning steel furring rails in a suspended ceiling construction is disclosed. The jig comprise an arm having at each end a receptacle for receiving a respective furring rail transversely of the arm. A first of the receptacles has an inwardly extending member on its outer edge for supporting the weight of that end of the jig by hooking the member around the edge of a furring rail proximate the first receptacle. The second receptacle has a magnet for supporting the weight of that end of the jig by magnetic attraction to a furring rail in the second receptacle. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110119944 | MULTI-SPACER TOOL - A multi-purpose spacer provides working surfaces for properly spacing studs, joists, rafters, and decking. The spacer (also referred to herein as a “tool” or “jig”) includes an adjustable spacer for balusters used in staircase railings, deck railings, and the like. The spacer may be constructed of a light metal, preferably aluminum, or suitably rugged plastic, and may also include a removable, padded handle to ease transport and use. Embodiments of the invention provide a spacing tool that is (for all practical purposes and in accordance with typical tolerances in the framing carpentry industry) completely temperature- and humidity-immune as well as waterproof. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110265341 | CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - A connection assembly for securing electrical components used with power equipment comprises a housing and connector cover forming an upper arrangement of the connection assembly. The housing and connector cover form a cavity therebetween for supporting electronics disposed within the cavity. The connection assembly also comprises a lower arrangement used to secure the connection assembly to a surface of a power equipment device and a hinge assembly that forms a rotational connection between the upper arrangement and the lower arrangement. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110308099 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE CONCRETE COVER OF REINFORCEMENTS DURING CASTING - The disclosure concerns a device for determining the dimension of the upper concrete cover of a concrete component, having at least one fastening by means of which the device can be fixed to a reinforcement for a concrete component and at least one section capable of projecting above the upper concrete cover during casting in the reinforcement, wherein this section presents means of configuration by which the dimension of the upper concrete cover may be determined. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110314687 | METHOD FOR MEASURING DEVIATION OF JOINT POSITION OF MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SPARK PLUG - A method for measuring a deviation from a joint target position of a member to which a measuring object is joined, in particular, measuring the deviation of an electrode position of a spark plug. The deviation of a ground electrode from an optimal igniting position O | 12-29-2011 |
| 20130111775 | FRAMING TOOL - A multi-sided framing tool includes a stud side with stud pockets, a nail side with nailing windows, and an intermediate side adjoining the stud and nail sides. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130139398 | Framing Spacing Tool - A framing spacing tool is provided having an elongated body portion with axial ends, a top surface, and an opposing bottom surface. A separate bottom guide member is associated with each of the axial ends of the body portion, each bottom guide member having a horizontal surface arranged parallel to the top surface of the body portion and at least one vertical flange that extends downwardly from the horizontal surface. A separate top guide member is associated with each of the axial ends of the body portion, each top guide member having a horizontal surface arranged parallel to the top surface of the body portion and at least one vertical flange that extends upwardly from the horizontal surface. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130160315 | POSITION ADJUSTING DEVICE WITH DISTANCE DETECTING MECHANISM - A position adjusting device includes a support frame, two adjusting assemblies, and two distance detecting mechanisms. The support frame has a first assembly portion and a second assembly portion substantially parallel to the first assembly portion. The adjusting assemblies are slidably positioned on the second assembly portion. The distance detecting mechanisms are slidably positioned on the first assembly portion, and each of the two distance detecting mechanisms is connected to one adjusting assembly. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130219732 | Framing Tool - Different advantageous embodiments provide an apparatus comprising a plurality of frame guides positioned along a base. Each of the plurality of frame guides is substantially configured to provide a ninety degree angle with the base on at least one side of the each of the plurality of frame guides. One or more coupling mechanisms are secured to the base. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140059875 | POSITION DETECTION DEVICE AND POSITION DETECTION METHOD - The present invention provides a position detection device and a position detection method, which, even if a separator or an electrode is deformed, are capable of correcting such deformation and detecting a position of the separator or the electrode with high precision, and are capable of enhancing precision in subsequent steps. The position detection device ( | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140338207 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR POSITIONING THE SADDLE OF A BICYCLE - A positioning device for positioning the saddle of a bicycle that includes a measuring pole and an adaptor positioned at an end of the measuring pole for coupling the end to the pedal crankshaft of the bicycle. The positioning device also includes a positioning assembly with a base that is configured to be supported on the saddle. An articulation assembly couples the base with the measuring pole. The base is slideable along the measuring pole and has a main plate that is capable of being supported on the saddle. The base includes a front stop adapted for abutting a front end of the saddle. The positioning device being adapted for incorporating an angle of inclination measuring device for measuring the angle of inclination of the measuring pole. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140366395 | DOOR HARDWARE LOCATING TOOL - A door hardware locating tool includes a first side wall having a first side, a second side opposite, and a cavity defined between the first and second sides. The door hardware locating tool further includes a second side wall coupled to the first side wall and extending substantially parallel to the first side wall, a center wall disposed between the first and second side walls, a clamping mechanism operable to clamp a door between the first and second side walls, and an insert at least partially located within the cavity and translatable along the first side wall between a first position and a second position. The insert includes an aperture sized to receive a cutting tool. In the first position, the aperture is located a first backset distance from the center wall, and in the second position, the third aperture is located a second backset distance from the center wall. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150082648 | Spacing Gauge with Thermal Indicia for Solar Panel Mounting Systems - Disclosed are devices and a system for compensating for thermal expansion and contraction of rail mounted solar panel rooftop systems. In one aspect, a floating end clamp that secures a solar panel in slidable captive cooperation with a mounting rail. In another aspect, a rail splice bridges two mounting rails with a gap between the rails for thermal expansion and contraction. The rail splice includes indicia for setting the gap distance between rails based on ambient temperature at the time of installation. In another aspect, a spacing gauge includes indicia for setting the gap distance between rails based on ambient temperature at the time of installation. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160033253 | SMALL SEALING GAUGE - A small sealing gauge may include a body that is attached to a site to be measured, a lever that linearly moves by contact with a moving part while moving in a state of being inserted into a hole of the body, and a dial gauge that is inserted to a back side of the hole in the body to measure an amount of movement of the lever through contact with the lever. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160097627 | Speed Stud and joist Setting jig - The existing problem within the construction industry is that with each builder the framework for the project will differ based on the location of the supporting framework at the required distance, sometimes causing huge cost overages or poor quality workmanship. The solution to this problem is to ensure each ensuing supporting frame member (wood or metal 2×4, 2×6) is spaced exactly at the same distance as the previous frame member. This hand portable jig will ensure this occurs by setting the jig to the desired distance, then placing the jig where it straddles the last frame member installed, awaiting the insertion of the next frame member. Each newly installed frame member will be spaced at the same corresponding distance throughout the project. The Speed Stud and joist Setting Jig is my invention; it is unique because once the tool has been set to the desired distance one individual can consistently place wall studs or floor, ceiling joist into position and secure them into position. Other distinct features of this tool is it comes fully assembled and the tool is lightweight with only two moving parts section the inside receiver and the detent stop lock button. This small portable tool is designed to consistently space wall studs floor and ceiling joist in there correct position in accordance with building codes used in the framing of most commercial and noncommercial building utilizing wood or metal studs or joists of any dimension. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160138277 | DOOR HARDWARE LOCATING TOOL - A door hardware locating tool includes a center wall including a first aperture that defines a first axis, a first side wall including a movable aperture movable along a second axis between a first setback position and a second setback position, the second axis being parallel and offset from the first axis, and a second side wall coupled to the first side wall and extending substantially parallel to the first side wall. A clamping mechanism is operable to move the first side wall and the second side wall in a direction normal to the first axis between a first position and a second position to clamp a door between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first side wall and the second side wall remain parallel to one another and are equidistant from the first axis throughout movement between the first position and the second position. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160178342 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN TWO SUBSTANTIALLY COAXIAL PARTS, PREFERABLY FOR AIRCRAFT | 06-23-2016 |
