Patents Assigned to AMI Industries, Inc.
  • SENSOR-BASED EJECTION INITIATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220332407
    Abstract: A method for sensor-based ejection of an aircraft occupant from an aircraft may comprise: receiving, via a processor and through a sensor, an ejection command from the aircraft occupant; comparing, via the processor, the ejection command to a predetermined ejection command; determine, via the processor, whether the ejection command matches the predetermined ejection command; and commanding, via the processor, initiation of an ejection event in response to the ejection command matching the predetermined ejection command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc
    Inventors: JACKSON FULCHER, NICHOLAS BHARUCHA, STEVEN HOLSTINE, CASEY STRIBRNY
  • Symmetric roll divergence
    Patent number: 11465762
    Abstract: An ejection seat for an aircraft is disclosed. In various embodiments, the ejection seat includes a base, a divergence rocket attached to the base, and a compensation rocket attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha
  • Vehicle seat armrest assembly with repositionable arm pad
    Patent number: 11465751
    Abstract: Disclosed is an armrest assembly for a vehicle seat such as a pilot seat positioned in an aircraft cockpit. The armrest assembly generally includes a pivoting armrest and an arm pad repositionable relative to the armrest to change the arm pad width. The arm pad includes two functional sides each having a different width dimension. The arm pad is coupled to the armrest such that sequential translational and rotational motion of the arm pad moves one of the first and second sides into a use position atop the armrest and the other of the first and second sides into an out of use position alongside the armrest. The armrest assembly according to the present disclosure is ideal for use in tight quarters within the flight deck, among other installation environments requiring a functional armrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, David A. Ross
  • Neck protection system for parachute assemblies
    Patent number: 11465761
    Abstract: A neck protection system for a parachute assembly may comprise a head restraint, a first upper strap coupled to a first side of the head restraint, and a second upper strap coupled to a second, opposing side the head restraint. A first lower strap may be coupled to the first side of the head restraint. A second lower strap may be coupled to the second side of the head restraint. A first pull cord may be coupled to the first upper strap. A second pull cord may be coupled to the second upper strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas K Bharucha, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Steve Holstine, Ian Walter Haas, Dirk Albert Roberts
  • SEAT PAN ADJUSTMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SEAT PAN ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20220315230
    Abstract: An ejection seat may comprise a seat back a seat pan configured to translate along the seat back, and a seat pan adjustment system configured to adjust a positioning of the seat pan. The seat pan adjustment system may comprise a first actuator configured to adjust a position of a first area of the seat pan, a second actuator configured to adjust a position of a second area of the seat pan, and a controller configured to send in-flight actuation commands to the first actuator and the second actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jackson Fulcher, Steve Holstine
  • Automatic aircraft pilot seat side-stick armrest
    Patent number: 11459109
    Abstract: An armrest is disclosed that includes an armrest frame rotationally coupled to a seat frame, an armrest subframe pivotably couple to a second end of the armrest frame, and an arm pad laterally aligned and translatably coupled to the armrest subframe. The armrest further includes a tilting mechanism configured to pivot the armrest subframe relative to the armrest frame. The armrest further includes a translation mechanism configured to translate the arm pad relative to the armrest subframe. The armrest further includes a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the armrest relative to the seat frame. At least one of the tilting mechanism, the translation mechanism, or the rotation mechanism includes a spring-loaded linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, Keith M. Ferguson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAIN ABATEMENT IN PARACHUTE PACKING
    Publication number: 20220306303
    Abstract: A recovery parachute assembly may comprise a container comprising an open base end, a parachute packed within the container, a plurality of riser lines and suspension lines packed within the container and proximate the open base end, a tray including a lip configured to receive the open base end of the parachute container, and a first standoff block coupled to the tray, wherein the first standoff block compresses at least one of the riser lines or suspension lines into the base end of the container and away from the tray, wherein the first standoff block defines a channel between the lip of the tray and the first standoff block, wherein the channel includes a plurality of drain holes formed along a distal edge of the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Holstine, John Hampton
  • Aircraft ejection seat assembly with integrated survival kit
    Patent number: 11453506
    Abstract: An aircraft ejection seat assembly is disclosed where a survival kit is incorporated into a seat back of an ejection seat, and that is released from the ejection seat by one or more actuators. The survival kit is attached to the parachute lines. One or more retention pins may secure the survival kit relative to the seat back. Representative actuators that may be used to move the retention pin(s) to a release configuration including mechanical (e.g., a bell crank), electrical (e.g., a controller such as a MASS), or pressurized fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Kersi Charles Bharucha, Steven Andrew Holstine, Casey Andrew Stribrny
  • Variable thrust catapult
    Patent number: 11434012
    Abstract: A rocket catapult assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a motor assembly including a proximal end and a distal end, a first cartridge, and a second cartridge. The first cartridge and the second cartridge may be configured to provide a variable thrust based on an occupant's weight. The first cartridge may provide a thrust corresponding to a relatively light weight occupant, the second cartridge may provide a thrust corresponding to a relatively average weight occupant, and the first cartridge and second cartridge may provide a combined thrust corresponding to a relatively heavy weight occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc
    Inventors: Jeff Benjamin, Matthew D Salois
  • Inclining curved ejection seat assemblies
    Patent number: 11427338
    Abstract: An inclining aircraft ejection seat assembly includes a curved ejection rail and an ejection seat having a guide disposed on a side of the ejection seat configured to travel along an arcuate path in mating alignment with the curved ejection rail and change a configuration of the ejection seat from a reclining position to an inclining position prior to ejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Mastrolia
  • DUAL INPUT ACTUATOR FOR AN OUTPUT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220268561
    Abstract: An output device and/or an output device assembly configured to be initiated in response to different types of input. The disclosed output device may be generally configured so as to be able to receive different types of input in order to produce an output. For example, the two different types of input may be mechanical force and fluid pressure, and thus the disclosed output device may be able to receive either form of input and convert either input into the desired/predetermined output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, Jeff Benjamin, John Hampton, Luis G. Interiano
  • Airfoil arm restraint systems
    Patent number: 11414197
    Abstract: An arm restraint assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a primary arm configured to pivot about a primary arm pivot joint, and a secondary arm configured to pivot about a secondary arm pivot joint. A primary airfoil structure may be coupled to the primary arm assembly. The primary airfoil structure may include an airfoil body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas Kersi Charles Bharucha, Steve Andrew Holstine
  • EXTENDABLE ARMREST WITH AUTOMATIC RETRACTION FEATURES
    Publication number: 20220242575
    Abstract: An aircraft seat system is disclosed, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the aircraft seat system includes a seat casement; a headrest portion; a seat back portion; a seat pan; and one or more armrests pivotably coupled to one or more portions of the seat casement. In another embodiment, the one or more armrests include an armrest body; a rotator link system; and a pivot link system. In another embodiment, the pivot link system may be configured to pivotably extend the armrest cap and pivotably retract the armrest cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyler J. Marutzky
  • Deployable overhead protection assembly and methods of use for canopy fragilization system
    Patent number: 11396359
    Abstract: A canopy fragilization system for use in an aircraft ejection system may comprise: a sharp breaker disposed on a first side of an ejection seat, the sharp breaker configured to act as a primary breaker of a canopy of an aircraft; a blunt breaker disposed on a second side of the ejection seat, the blunt breaker configured to act as a secondary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft; and a deployable overhead protection assembly comprising a mitt extending forward of the sharp breaker and the blunt breaker when in a deployed position, a forward end of the mitt configured to act as a tertiary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Holstine, Nathan Eischeid, Bradley Mastrolia, John Hampton, Neil Cross, Kassidy L. Carson, Ian Walter Haas, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Aaron H. Keene, Cyle Teal, John Wade
  • DUAL FUNCTION ARM SWITCH AND MODE SELECT SYSTEM FOR EJECTION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220227496
    Abstract: A dual switch arm and mode select system for monitoring an ejection mode selection of an ejection system may include a controller. An ejection mode selector, a first arm switch assembly, a second arm switch assembly, and a display may be in communication with the controller. The controller may determine an ejection mode of the ejection system based on a signal received from the ejection mode selector. The controller may determine a position of the first arm switch assembly and a position of the second arm switch assembly. The controller may command the display to output at least one of a fault-free signal, a fault signal, or a warning signal based on the ejection mode and the positions of the first arm switch assembly and the second arm switch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Holstine, Mayur Kali Vadhwana
  • Ejection seat sequence start systems and methods
    Patent number: 11390390
    Abstract: An aircraft ejection seat sequence may comprise: a sequence controller; a sensor target; and a non-contact sensor in electrical communication with the sequence controller, the non-contact sensor configured to transmit a reference control signal to the sequence controller in response to sensing the sensor target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Walter Haas, Kassidy L. Carson, Neil Cross
  • Robust sequencer systems for ejection assembly
    Patent number: 11390389
    Abstract: A sequencer system for an ejection assembly may comprise a first A-side controller and a second A-side controller in operable communication with the first A-side controller. A first B-side controller may be in operable communication with the first A-side controller. A second B-side controller may be in operable communication with the first B-side controller and the second A-side controller. The controllers may be configured to each make an initial ejection sequence determination and a verified ejection sequence determination. The controllers may make the verified ejection seat determination based on a two of three voting scheme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Dunst
  • Urine-based power generation for adjustable seat cushion
    Patent number: 11390388
    Abstract: A seat configured to support an occupant may include a urine-based power generator and an adjustable cushion. The urine-based power generator includes a urine accumulation reservoir configured to receive urine from the occupant, and the urine-based power generator is configured to provide power to the adjustable cushion. The seat may be an ejection seat, and the urine-based power generator and the adjustable cushion may be mounted to the seat such that the urine-based power generator and the adjustable cushion are configured to be ejected with the ejection seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kassidy L. Carson
  • Space saver fitting for ejection seat catapult
    Patent number: 11370553
    Abstract: A fitting for use with an ejection seat system of an aircraft includes a fitting bar configured to extend across a top of a catapult of the ejection seat system and defining an angled slot configured to receive a portion of a gas port of the ejection seat system. The fitting further includes a first leg and a second leg coupled to and extending away from the fitting bar and configured to be pivotally coupled to a smokestack structure of the ejection seat system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Mastrolia, Kassidy L. Carson, Cyle Teal
  • AIRCRAFT ESCAPE SYSTEM AND EJECTION SEAT SEQUENCER FOR EJECTION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220194606
    Abstract: An article of manufacture may include a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon for controlling deployment of aircraft escape and ejection seat subsystems. The instructions, in response to execution by a sequencer, cause the sequencer to perform operations, which may comprise receiving, by the sequencer, a power input; sending, by the sequencer, a first deploy signal to a first aircraft escape subsystem; and sending, by the sequencer, a second deploy signal to a first ejection seat subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John Hampton