Patent ID: 8234835

Claim:
A multilayer thermal insulation support element, comprising: a first support surface corresponding with a first plane and defined by a top structure; a second support surface corresponding with a second plane and defined by a base structure, wherein the first support surface is separated from the second support surface by at least a first distance and wherein the first and second planes are parallel to one another; a plurality of support arms interconnecting the first support surface to the second support surface, wherein each support arm in the plurality of support arms has a length that is greater than the first distance, the plurality of support arms extend radially from the top structure and define a substantially conical section; wherein the plurality of support arms separate the first support surface from the second support surface by the first distance in a first load condition, wherein the plurality of support arms deflect to separate the first support surface from the second support surface by a second distance in a second load condition, and wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance; and a support member operably coupled with the first support surface, the support member extending toward the second plane defined by the second support surface, the support member having a length of about the second distance.