Modular and reconfigurable support system

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United States of America

PATENT NO 11235432
APP PUB NO 20180169807A1
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15896108

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An apparatus and method for supporting an object. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a support structure, a positioning system, and a retention system. The positioning system may be associated with the support structure and configured to position the support structure with respect to a number of linear axes. The retention system may be associated with the support structure. The retention system may be configured to retain a portion of an object and move the portion of the object towards a platform such that the portion of the object substantially conforms to a shape of the platform.

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THE BOEING COMPANY929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22202

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Buttrick, James N Seattle, US 28 323
Day, Dan Dresskell Seattle, US 9 129
DesJardien, Matthew R Kenmore, US 11 100
Jones, Darrell Darwin Mill Creek, US 24 230
Reid, Eric M Kenmore, US 33 498
Stone, Paul Reed Federal Way, US 7 104

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