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Granted Patent B2
US 12,359,486 · App. 16/110,374 · Granted Jul 15, 2025

Retention device for a hold open rod

Inventors: Jacob Anderson (Waco, TX); Benjamin Dyer (Waco, TX)
Assignee: MarathonNorco Aerospace
E05F5/08E05C17/30E05Y2900/502E05Y2900/531E05Y2900/536
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Patent No.
US 12,359,486
App. No.
16/110,374
Granted
Jul 15, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A hold open rod includes a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube is further configured to have a stowed configuration. The tube includes a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube. The hold open rod includes a retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration. The coupling device is configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either an attachment structure or the retention device. The coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with a first portion. The coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with a second portion. The retention device includes an opening configured to receive the coupling device and the retention device further includes an internal surface configured to engage an external surface of the coupling device.

Claims (175)

1. A hold open rod comprising:

a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube further configured to have a stowed configuration;

the tube comprising a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube;

a fastener portion arranged on the first end of the tube;

a coupling device arranged on the second end of the tube and the coupling device comprising an inner coupling surface and outer coupling surfaces, wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device comprise a C-shaped structure configured to be received by a retention device along an outer surface of the C-shaped structure, and wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device comprises a C-shaped structure configured to receive a cylindrical spool associated with an attachment structure along an inner surface of the C-shaped structure;

the retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration; and

the coupling device configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either the attachment structure when in a deployed configuration or the retention device when in a stowed configuration,

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with the inner coupling surface;

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with the outer coupling surfaces;

wherein the retention device comprises an opening configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the retention device further comprises an internal surface configured to engage an external surface of the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device; and

wherein the coupling device is configured to be located within the retention device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device make contact with the internal surface of an internal part of the retention device; and

the hold open rod further comprising the attachment structure and the attachment structure comprising the cylindrical spool,

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar and a shaft;

wherein the collar comprises a collar extension configured to move with the collar:

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a first direction to extend below the cylindrical spool;

wherein the collar extension is configured to form a load-bearing surface; and

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a second direction to release the coupling device from the cylindrical spool.

2. The hold open rod of claim 1 , further comprising the attachment structure,

wherein the opening of the retention device is sized and configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the coupling device is configured to be at least partially inserted into the opening of the retention device;

wherein the coupling device is configured to be at least partially positioned within the internal part of the retention device; and

wherein the opening of the retention device is arranged on one of the following: a front face of the retention device or a side face of the retention device.

3. The hold open rod of claim 1 , further comprising the attachment structure and the attachment structure comprising the cylindrical spool,

wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device is configured to contact the cylindrical spool and at least partially surround the cylindrical spool;

wherein the coupling device and the inner coupling surface of the coupling device are configured to form a mechanical connection to the cylindrical spool;

wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device is configured to form a load-bearing surface;

wherein the coupling device includes a collar extension;

wherein the attachment structure is configured to receive the coupling device when the collar extension is retracted; and

wherein the opening of the retention device is configured to receive the coupling device when the collar extension is retracted.

4. The hold open rod of claim 1 ,

wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are larger than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are more resistant than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device.

5. A hold open rod comprising:

a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube further configured to have a stowed configuration;

the tube comprising a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube;

a fastener portion arranged on the first end of the tube;

a coupling device arranged on the second end of the tube and the coupling device comprising an inner coupling surface and outer coupling surfaces, wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device comprise a C-shaped structure configured to be received by a retention device along an outer surface of the C-shaped structure, and wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device comprises a C-shaped structure configured to receive a cylindrical spool associated with an attachment structure along an inner surface of the C-shaped structure;

the retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration;

the attachment structure; and

the coupling device configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either the attachment structure or the retention device,

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with the inner coupling surface;

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with the outer coupling surfaces;

wherein the retention device comprises an opening configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the retention device further comprises an internal surface configured to engage an external surface of the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device;

wherein the coupling device includes a collar extension;

wherein the opening of the retention device is configured to receive the collar extension when the coupling device is fully inserted into the retention device; and

wherein the coupling device is configured to be at least partially positioned within an internal part of the retention device; and

the hold open rod further comprising the attachment structure and the attachment structure comprising a cylindrical structure,

wherein the tube comprises:

an inner member;

an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member; and

a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner member and the outer member with respect to each other,

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar and a shaft;

wherein the collar comprises a circular aperture configured to receive the shaft;

wherein the collar is configured to slide along the shaft; and

wherein the collar extension is configured to move with the collar.

6. A hold open rod comprising:

a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube further configured to have a stowed configuration;

the tube comprising a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube;

a fastener portion arranged on the first end of the tube;

a coupling device arranged on the second end of the tube and the coupling device comprising an inner coupling surface and outer coupling surfaces, wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device comprise a C-shaped structure configured to be received by a retention device along an outer surface of the C-shaped structure, and wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device comprises a C-shaped structure configured to receive a cylindrical spool associated with an attachment structure along an inner surface of the C-shaped structure;

the retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration; and

the coupling device configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either the attachment structure when in a deployed configuration or the retention device when in a stowed configuration,

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with the inner coupling surface;

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with the outer coupling surfaces;

wherein the retention device comprises an opening configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the retention device further comprises an internal surface configured to engage an external surface of the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device; and

wherein the coupling device is configured to be located within the retention device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device make contact with the internal surface of an internal part of the retention device,

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar and a shaft;

wherein the collar comprises a collar extension configured to move with the collar;

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a first direction to extend below a cylindrical spool;

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a second direction to release the coupling device from the cylindrical spool; and

wherein the coupling device further comprises a collar extension configured to be received by the retention device.

7. The hold open rod of claim 6 , further comprising the attachment structure and the attachment structure comprising a cylindrical structure,

wherein the collar comprises a circular aperture configured to receive the shaft;

wherein the coupling device comprises a spring arranged on the shaft to urge the collar to slide along the shaft; and

wherein the collar extension is configured to slide along a shaft between the coupling device and the tube to be inserted into the retention device.

8. A hold open rod comprising:

a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube further configured to have a stowed configuration;

the tube comprising a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube;

a fastener portion arranged on the first end of the tube;

a coupling device arranged on the second end of the tube and the coupling device comprising an inner coupling surface and outer coupling surfaces, wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device comprise a C-shaped structure configured to be received by a retention device along an outer surface of the C-shaped structure, and wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device comprises a C-shaped structure configured to receive a cylindrical spool associated with an attachment structure along an inner surface of the C-shaped structure;

the retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration; and

the coupling device configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either the attachment structure when in a deployed configuration or the retention device when in a stowed configuration,

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with the inner coupling surface;

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with the outer coupling surfaces;

wherein the retention device comprises an opening configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the retention device further comprises an internal surface configured to engage an external surface of the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device; and

wherein the coupling device is configured to be located within the retention device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device make contact with the internal surface of an internal part of the retention device; and

wherein the tube comprises:

an inner member;

an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member; and

a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner member and the outer member with respect to each other,

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar, a shaft, a collar extension, and a spring arranged on the shaft to urge the collar to slide along the shaft; and

wherein the collar and the spring are configured to insert the collar extension into the internal part of the retention device to lock the coupling device into the retention device.

9. A hold open rod comprising:

a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube further configured to have a stowed configuration;

the tube comprising a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube;

a fastener portion arranged on the first end of the tube;

a coupling device arranged on the second end of the tube and the coupling device comprising an inner coupling surface and outer coupling surfaces, wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device comprise a C-shaped structure configured to be received by a retention device along an outer surface of the C-shaped structure, and wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device comprises a C-shaped structure configured to receive a cylindrical spool associated with an attachment structure along an inner surface of the C-shaped structure;

the retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration; and

the coupling device configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either the attachment structure when in a deployed configuration or the retention device when in the stowed configuration,

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with the inner coupling surface that comprises an internal surface of the coupling device;

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with the outer coupling surface that comprises an external surface of the coupling device;

wherein the retention device comprises an opening configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the retention device further comprises an internal surface arranged in the opening configured to engage the external surface of the coupling device; and

wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are larger than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are more resistant than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device; and

the hold open rod further comprising the attachment structure and the attachment structure comprising a cylindrical structure,

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar and a shaft;

wherein the collar comprises a collar extension configured to move with the collar;

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a first direction to extend below the cylindrical spool; and

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a second direction to release the coupling device from the cylindrical spool.

10. The hold open rod of claim 9 ,

wherein the opening of the retention device is sized and configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the coupling device is configured to be at least partially inserted into the opening of the retention device;

wherein the coupling device is configured to be at least partially positioned within an internal part of the retention device; and

wherein the opening of the retention device is arranged on one of the following: a front face of the retention device or a side face of the retention device.

11. The hold open rod of claim 9 ,

wherein the coupling device is configured to be located within the retention device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device make contact with the internal surface of an internal part of the retention device;

wherein the coupling device includes a collar extension; and

wherein the opening of the retention device is configured to receive the coupling device when the collar extension is retracted.

12. The hold open rod of claim 9 ,

wherein the coupling device includes a collar extension; and

wherein the opening of the retention device is configured to receive the collar extension when the coupling device is fully inserted into the retention device.

13. The hold open rod of claim 9 ,

wherein the coupling device further comprises a collar extension configured to be received by the retention device; and

wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are larger than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are more resistant than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device.

14. The hold open rod of claim 13 , wherein the collar extension is configured to slide along a shaft between the coupling device and the tube to be inserted into the retention device;

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar and a shaft;

wherein the collar comprises a collar extension configured to move with the collar;

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a first direction to extend below the cylindrical spool; and

wherein the collar extension is configured to move in a second direction to release the coupling device from the cylindrical spool.

15. The hold open rod of claim 14 ,

wherein the coupling device comprises an opening configured to receive the C-shaped structure when the collar extension is in a retracted configuration;

wherein the opening is configured to lock the C-shaped structure when the collar extension is in an extended configuration;

wherein the collar comprises a circular aperture configured to receive the shaft; and

wherein the coupling device comprises a spring arranged on the shaft to urge the collar to slide along the shaft.

16. A hold open rod comprising:

a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube further configured to have a stowed configuration;

the tube comprising a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube;

a fastener portion arranged on the first end of the tube;

a coupling device arranged on the second end of the tube and the coupling device comprising an inner coupling surface and outer coupling surfaces, wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device comprise a C-shaped structure configured to be received by a retention device along an outer surface of the C-shaped structure, and wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device comprises a C-shaped structure configured to receive a cylindrical spool associated with an attachment structure along an inner surface of the C-shaped structure;

the retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration; and

the coupling device configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either the attachment structure when in a deployed configuration or the retention device when in the stowed configuration,

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with the inner coupling surface that comprises an internal surface of the coupling device;

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with the outer coupling surface that comprises an external surface of the coupling device;

wherein the retention device comprises an opening configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the retention device further comprises an internal surface arranged in the opening configured to engage the external surface of the coupling device; and

wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are larger than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device are more resistant than the inner coupling surface of the coupling device;

wherein the tube comprises:

an inner member;

an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member; and

a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner member and the outer member with respect to each other,

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar, a shaft, a collar extension, and a spring arranged on the shaft to urge the collar to slide along the shaft; and

wherein the collar and the spring are configured to insert the collar extension into an internal part of the retention device to lock the coupling device into the retention device.

17. A hold open rod comprising:

a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube further configured to have a stowed configuration;

the tube comprising a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube;

a fastener portion arranged on the first end of the tube;

a coupling device arranged on the second end of the tube and the coupling device comprising an inner coupling surface and outer coupling surfaces, wherein the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device comprise a C-shaped structure configured to be received by a retention device along an outer surface of the C-shaped structure, and wherein the inner coupling surface of the coupling device comprises a C-shaped structure configured to receive a cylindrical spool associated with an attachment structure along an inner surface of the C-shaped structure;

the retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration; and

the coupling device configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either the attachment structure when in a deployed configuration or the retention device when in a stowed configuration,

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with the inner coupling surface;

wherein the coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with the outer coupling surfaces;

wherein the retention device comprises an opening configured to receive the coupling device;

wherein the retention device further comprises an internal surface configured to engage an external surface of the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device; and

wherein the coupling device is configured to be located within the retention device such that the outer coupling surfaces of the coupling device make contact with the internal surface of an internal part of the retention device; and

the hold open rod further comprising the attachment structure and the attachment structure comprising a cylindrical structure,

wherein the coupling device comprises a collar and a shaft;

wherein the collar comprises a circular aperture configured to receive the shaft;

wherein the collar is configured to slide along the shaft; and

wherein the tube comprises:

an inner member;

an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member; and

a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner member and the outer member with respect to each other.

Assignments (12)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 26, 2025
From: TRANSDIGM INC.; 17111 WATERVIEW PKWY LLC; 4455 GENESEE PROPERTIES, LLC; 4455 GENESEE STREET, LLC; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE ACQUISITION, INC.; AIRBORNE GLOBAL, INC.; AIRBORNE HOLDINGS, INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF CA INC.; AMSAFE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; ANGUS ELECTRONICS CO.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARKWIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES TNO CO.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; ASHFORD PROPERTIES, LLC; AUXITROL WESTON USA, INC.; AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AVIONIC INSTRUMENTS LLC; AVIONICS SPECIALTIES, INC.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BETA TRANSFORMER TECHNOLOGY LLC; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRIDPORT HOLDINGS, INC.; BRIDPORT-AIR CARRIER, INC.; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CALSPAN, LLC; CALSPAN AIR FACILITIES, LLC; CALSPAN AIR SERVICES, LLC; CALSPAN ASE PORTUGAL, INC.; CALSPAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CALSPAN JETS LLC; CALSPAN TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION LLC; CDA INTERCORP LLC; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; CHELTON AVIONICS HOLDINGS, INC.; CHELTON AVIONICS, INC.; CHELTON DEFENSE PRODUCTS, INC.; CMC ELECTRONICS AURORA LLC; CPI EDB INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.; CPI ELECTON DEVICE BUSINESS, INC.; CTHC LLC; DART AEROSPACE USA, INC.; DART BUYER, INC.; DART HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC.; DART INTERMEDIATE, INC.; DART TOPCO, INC.; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; ELECTROMECH TECHNOLOGIES LLC; ESTERLINE EUROPE COMPANY LLC; ESTERLINE INTERNATIONAL COMPANY; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES SGIP LLC; FPT INDUSTRIES LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS II, LLC; GENESSE HOLDINGS III, LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; HELI TECH, INC.; HYTEK FINISHES CO.; ICEMAN HOLDCO, INC.; ILC HOLDINGS, INC.; JANCO CORPORATION; JOHNSON LIVERPOOL LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; KIRKHILL INC.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; LEACH HOLDING CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; LEACH MEXICO HOLDING LLC; LEACH TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE DE, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE HOLDINGS, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE US LLC; MEDTHERM LABS, LLC; MICROWAVE POWER PRODUCTS, INC.; NAT SEATTLE INC.; NMC GROUP, INC.; NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS LLC; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING CORP.; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING OVERSEAS LLC; NORWICH AERO PRODUCTS, INC.; OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; PARAVION TECHNOLOGY, INC.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; PNEUDRAULICS, INC.; POWER DEVICE CORPORATION; RAPTOR LABS HOLDCO, LLC; RAPTOR LABS INTERMEDIATE, LLC; SCHNELLER LLC; SEMCO INSTRUMENTS, INC.; SENSOR CONCEPTS, LLC; SERVOTRONICS, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; SKANDIA, INC.; SKURKA AEROSPACE INC.; SPACE ELECTRONICS LLC; SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES, LLC; TA AEROSPACE CO.; TACTIAR FLUID CONTROLS, INC.; TDG ESL HOLDINGS INC.; TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; TELAIR US LLC; TESTVONICS, INC.; TEXAS ROTRONICS, INC.; TRANSICOIL LLC; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; BRIDPORT ERIE AVIATION, INC.; TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED; TRANSDIGM UK HOLDINGS LIMITED
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 20, 2024
From: TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED; TRANSDIGM INC.; TRANSDIGM UK HOLDINGS LIMITED; 17111 WATERVIEW PKWY LLC; 4455 GENESEE STREET, LLC; 4455 GENESEE PROPERTIES, LLC; 703 CITY CENTER BOULEVARD, LLC; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE ACQUISITION, INC.; AIRBORNE GLOBAL, INC.; AIRBORNE HOLDINGS, INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF CA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; AMSAFE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.; ANGUS ELECTRONICS CO.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARKWIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES TNO CO.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; ASHFORD PROPERTIES, LLC; AUXITROL WESTON USA, INC.; AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AVIONIC INSTRUMENTS LLC; AVIONICS SPECIALTIES, INC.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BETA TRANSFORMER TECHNOLOGY LLC; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRIDPORT HOLDINGS, INC.; BRIDPORT-AIR CARRIER, INC; BRIDPORT ERIE AVIATION, INC.; BRUCE AEROSPACE, INC.; CALSPAN AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC; CALSPAN AIR FACILITIES, LLC; CALSPAN AIR SERVICES, LLC; CALSPAN ASE PORTUGAL, INC.; CALSPAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CALSPAN, LLC; CALSPAN JETS LLC; CALSPAN SYSTEMS LLC; CALSPAN TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION LLC; CDA INTERCORP LLC; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; CHELTON AVIONICS, INC.; CHELTON AVIONICS HOLDINGS, INC.; CHELTON DEFENSE PRODUCTS, INC.; CMC ELECTRONICS AURORA LLC; CPI INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.; CPI INTERNATIONAL, INC.; CPI SUBSIDIARY HOLDINGS LLC; CTHC LLC; DART AEROSPACE USA, INC.; DART BUYER, INC.; DART HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC.; DART INTERMEDIATE, INC.; DART TOPCO, INC.; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; ELECTROMECH TECHNOLOGIES LLC; ESTERLINE EUROPE COMPANY LLC; ESTERLINE INTERNATIONAL COMPANY; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES SGIP LLC; FPT INDUSTRIES LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS II, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS III, LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; HELI TECH, INC.; HYTEK FINISHES CO.; ICEMAN HOLDCO, INC.; ICEMAN INTERMEDIATE MIDCO, LLC; ILC HOLDINGS, INC.; JANCO CORPORATION; JOHNSON LIVERPOOL LLC; KIRKHILL INC.; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; LEACH HOLDING CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; LEACH MEXICO HOLDING LLC; LEACH TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE DE, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE HOLDINGS, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE US LLC; MEDTHERM LABS, LLC; MICROWAVE POWER PRODUCTS, INC.; NAT SEATTLE INC.; NMC GROUP INC.; NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS LLC; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING CORP.; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING OVERSEAS LLC; NORWICH AERO PRODUCTS, INC.; OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; PARAVION TECHNOLOGY, INC.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; POWER DEVICE CORPORATION; PNEUDRAULICS, INC.; RAPTOR LABS HOLDCO, LLC; RAPTOR LABS INTERMEDIATE, LLC; SCHNELLER LLC; SEMCO INSTRUMENTS, INC.; SENSOR CONCEPTS, LLC; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; SKANDIA, INC.; SKURKA AEROSPACE INC.; SPACE ELECTRONICS LLC; SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES, LLC; TA AEROSPACE CO.; TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC.; TDG ESL HOLDINGS INC.; TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; TELAIR US LLC; TESTVONICS, INC.; TEXAS ROTRONICS, INC.; TRANSICOIL LLC; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
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RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 2023 AT REEL/FRAME 065875/0361 Recorded Jun 6, 2024
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE
To: TELAIR US LLC; TRANSDIGM INC.; TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED; AEROSONIC LLC; MOUNTAINTOP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; ARKWIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; AVIONIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.; AEROSONIC CORPORATION; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; PURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; HARCO LABORATORIES, INC.; HARCO LLC; HARCO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; CORRPRO COMPANIES, INC.; HARCO CORPORATION; HARTWELL CORPORATION; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; PNEUDRAULICS, INC.; SCHNELLER LLC; SEMCO INSTRUMENTS, INC.; TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS, INC.; TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; TELAIR INTERNATIONAL GMBH; TELAIR INTERNATIONAL AB; NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS AS; TURNTIME TECHNOLOGIES AB; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; TRANSICOIL INC.; SOUTHCO, INC.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.; ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS COMPANY; JOSLYN SUNBANK COMPANY LLC; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; SOURIAU USA, INC.; NMC GROUP, INC.; TA AEROSPACE CO.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; ROLLS-ROYCE PLC; MEMTRON TECHNOLOGIES CO.; CHELTON, INC. (N/K/A CHELTON AVIONICS, INC.); SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; AERO-INSTRUMENTS CO., LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA, INC.; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARCO, LLC (N/K/A HARCOSEMCO LLC); PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; CALSPAN AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.; CALSPAN SYSTEMS, LLC; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; SCHNELLER, INC.; CEF INDUSTRIES, INC.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 1, 2024
From: TRANSDIGM INC.; TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED; TRANSDIGM UK HOLDINGS LIMITED; 17111 WATERVIEW PKWY LLC; 4455 GENESEE STREET, LLC; 4455 GENESEE PROPERTIES, LLC; 703 CITY CENTER BOULEVARD, LLC; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE ACQUISITION, INC.; AIRBORNE GLOBAL, INC.; AIRBORNE HOLDINGS, INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF CA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; AMSAFE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.; ANGUS ELECTRONICS CO.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARKWIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES TNO CO.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; ASHFORD PROPERTIES, LLC; AUXITROL WESTON USA, INC.; AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AVIONIC INSTRUMENTS LLC; AVIONICS SPECIALTIES, INC.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BETA TRANSFORMER TECHNOLOGY LLC; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRIDPORT HOLDINGS, INC.; BRIDPORT-AIR CARRIER, INC; BRIDPORT ERIE AVIATION, INC.; BRUCE AEROSPACE, INC.; CALSPAN AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC; CALSPAN AIR FACILITIES, LLC,; CALSPAN AIR SERVICES, LLC; CALSPAN ASE PORTUGAL, INC.; CALSPAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CALSPAN, LLC; CALSPAN SYSTEMS LLC; CALSPAN TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION LLC; CDA INTERCORP LLC; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; CHELTON AVIONICS, INC.; CHELTON AVIONICS HOLDINGS, INC.; CHELTON DEFENSE PRODUCTS, INC.; CMC ELECTRONICS AURORA LLC; CTHC LLC; DART AEROSPACE USA, INC.; DART BUYER, INC.; DART HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC.; DART INTERMEDIATE, INC.; DART TOPCO, INC.; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; ELECTROMECH TECHNOLOGIES LLC; ESTERLINE EUROPE COMPANY LLC; ESTERLINE INTERNATIONAL COMPANY; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES SGIP LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS II, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS III, LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; HELI TECH, INC.; HYTEK FINISHES CO.; ILC HOLDINGS, INC.; JANCO CORPORATION; JOHNSON LIVERPOOL LLC; KIRKHILL INC.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; LEACH HOLDING CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; LEACH MEXICO HOLDING LLC; LEACH TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE DE, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE HOLDINGS, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE US LLC; NAT SEATTLE INC.; NMC GROUP INC.; NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS LLC; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING CORP.; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING OVERSEAS LLC; NORWICH AERO PRODUCTS, INC.; OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; PARAVION TECHNOLOGY, INC.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; POWER DEVICE CORPORATION; PNEUDRAULICS, INC.; SCHNELLER LLC; SEMCO INSTRUMENTS, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; SKANDIA, INC.; SKURKA AEROSPACE INC.; SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES, LLC; TA AEROSPACE CO.; TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC.; TDG ESL HOLDINGS INC.; TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; TELAIR US LLC; TEXAS ROTRONICS, INC.; TRANSICOIL LLC; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE AND NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 1, 2024
From: TRANSDIGM INC.; TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED; TRANSDIGM UK HOLDINGS LIMITED; 17111 WATERVIEW PKWY LLC; 4455 GENESEE STREET, LLC; 4455 GENESEE PROPERTIES, LLC; 703 CITY CENTER BOULEVARD, LLC; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE ACQUISITION, INC.; AIRBORNE GLOBAL, INC.; AIRBORNE HOLDINGS, INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF CA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; AMSAFE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.; ANGUS ELECTRONICS CO.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARKWIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES TNO CO.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; ASHFORD PROPERTIES, LLC; AUXITROL WESTON USA, INC.; AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AVIONIC INSTRUMENTS LLC; AVIONICS SPECIALTIES, INC.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BETA TRANSFORMER TECHNOLOGY LLC; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRIDPORT HOLDINGS, INC.; BRIDPORT-AIR CARRIER, INC; BRIDPORT ERIE AVIATION, INC.; BRUCE AEROSPACE, INC.; CALSPAN AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC; CALSPAN AIR FACILITIES, LLC; CALSPAN AIR SERVICES, LLC; CALSPAN ASE PORTUGAL, INC.; CALSPAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CALSPAN, LLC; CALSPAN SYSTEMS LLC; CALSPAN TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION LLC; CDA INTERCORP LLC; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; CHELTON AVIONICS, INC.; CHELTON AVIONICS HOLDINGS, INC.; CHELTON DEFENSE PRODUCTS, INC.; CMC ELECTRONICS AURORA LLC; CTHC LLC; DART AEROSPACE USA, INC.; DART BUYER, INC.; DART HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC.; DART INTERMEDIATE, INC.; DART TOPCO, INC.; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; ELECTROMECH TECHNOLOGIES LLC; ESTERLINE EUROPE COMPANY LLC; ESTERLINE INTERNATIONAL COMPANY; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES SGIP LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS II, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS III, LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; HELI TECH, INC.; HYTEK FINISHES CO.; ILC HOLDINGS, INC.; JANCO CORPORATION; JOHNSON LIVERPOOL LLC; KIRKHILL INC.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; LEACH HOLDING CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; LEACH MEXICO HOLDING LLC; LEACH TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE DE, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE HOLDINGS, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE US LLC; NAT SEATTLE INC.; NMC GROUP INC.; NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS LLC; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING CORP.; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING OVERSEAS LLC; NORWICH AERO PRODUCTS, INC.; OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; PARAVION TECHNOLOGY, INC.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; POWER DEVICE CORPORATION; PNEUDRAULICS, INC.; SCHNELLER LLC; SEMCO INSTRUMENTS, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; SKANDIA, INC.; SKURKA AEROSPACE INC.; SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES, LLC; TA AEROSPACE CO.; TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC.; TDG ESL HOLDINGS INC.; TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; TELAIR US LLC; TEXAS ROTRONICS, INC.; TRANSICOIL LLC; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE AND NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 14, 2023
From: AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 14, 2023
From: AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 14, 2023
From: AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 7, 2023
From: AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 29, 2023
From: TRANSDIGM INC.; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRUCE AEROSPACE, INC.; CALSPAN AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.; CALSPAN SYSTEMS, LLC; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; HARCO LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED (N/K/A HARCOSEMCO LLC); HARCO, LLC (N/K/A HARCOSEMCO LLC); HARTWELL CORPORATION; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SCHNELLER LLC; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS, INC.; TELAIR INTERNATIONAL LLC (N/K/A NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS LLC); TELAIR US LLC; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; NMC GROUP, INC.; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; TA AEROSPACE CO.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; HARCOSEMCO LLC
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE AND NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 9, 2022
From: ANDERSON, JACOB; DYER, BENJAMIN
To: MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 31, 2018
From: ANDERSON, JACOB; DYER, BENJAMIN
To: MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE
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