Patents by Inventor Larry A. Mavencamp

Larry A. Mavencamp has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mine-Blast impact shield and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 10571226
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reducing injury or damage from an explosive device are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a housing and at least one inflator coupled to the housing. The apparatus also includes a shield coupled to the housing. The shield has a plurality of channels coupled to the at least one inflator. The shield also has a compact position and an expanded position. The plurality of channels are configured to receive a fluid from the at least one inflator and thereby at least partially advance the shield from the compact position to the expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Larry A. Mavencamp
  • Mine-Blast Impact Shield and Methods for Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20170234655
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reducing injury or damage from an explosive device are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a housing and at least one inflator coupled to the housing. The apparatus also includes a shield coupled to the housing. The shield has a plurality of channels coupled to the at least one inflator. The shield also has a compact position and an expanded position. The plurality of channels are configured to receive a fluid from the at least one inflator and thereby at least partially advance the shield from the compact position to the expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Larry A. Mavencamp