Patents by Inventor Nicholas K. Bharucha

Nicholas K. Bharucha 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).

  • Patent number: 11891183
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes an input device configured to receive user input. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the input device and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • Patent number: 11667390
    Abstract: A system for controlling an aircraft in response to deployment of an ejection seat may comprise a seat controller located on the ejection seat and configured to output a signal in response to initiation of an ejection sequence. An aircraft controller may be configured to receive the signal from the seat controller. A tangible, non-transitory memory may be configured to communicate with the aircraft controller. The tangible, non-transitory memory may have instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the aircraft controller, cause the aircraft controller to perform operations, which may comprise receiving the signal from the seat controller, receiving data signals from an operational data source, and sending command signals configured to control a component of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Casey A. Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, Steve Holstine
  • Patent number: 11613367
    Abstract: An ejection system may comprise an ejection seat and a rail assembly. A plurality of sliders may be coupled to the ejection seat. The rail assembly may include a rail defining a channel and a rail insert located in the channel. The rail insert may define an insert channel configured to receive the plurality of sliders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jackson Fulcher, Steve Holstine, Casey A. Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton
  • Publication number: 20220388670
    Abstract: An ejection system may comprise an ejection seat and a rail assembly. A plurality of sliders may be coupled to the ejection seat. The rail assembly may include a rail defining a channel and a rail insert located in the channel. The rail insert may define an insert channel configured to receive the plurality of sliders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jackson Fulcher, Steve Holstine, Casey A. Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton
  • Patent number: 11518528
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect user data corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the sensor and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the user data detected by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • Patent number: 11518527
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect weight data corresponding to a weight of a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the sensor and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the weight data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • Patent number: 11505325
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings and having a plurality of components. The system further includes a connector configured to connect to a component of the plurality of components and having a connector portion that includes information corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the information corresponding to the user of the ejection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11358728
    Abstract: An ejection seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the ejection seat includes a seat frame having a seat-back and a seat-pan adapted to support an occupant and a propulsion system configured to propel the ejection seat from an aircraft; and a backstop configured to deploy laterally outward from the seat-back to form a forward-facing surface, the backstop including a net structure and an aerodynamic control mechanism incorporated into the net structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas K Bharucha, Steve Holstine, John Hampton, Casey Andrew Stribrny
  • Patent number: 11338925
    Abstract: An ejection seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the ejection seat includes a seat frame having a seat-back and a seat-pan adapted to support an occupant, the ejection seat further comprising a propulsion system configured to propel the ejection seat from an aircraft; and a backstop configured to deploy laterally outward from the seat-back to form a forward-facing surface, the backstop including a lower support arm and an upper support arm, the lower support arm and the upper support arm configured to telescope upon deployment of the ejection seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: AMI Industries, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas K Bharucha, Steve Holstine, Casey Andrew Stribrny
  • Publication number: 20220127007
    Abstract: A system for controlling an aircraft in response to deployment of an ejection seat may comprise a seat controller located on the ejection seat and configured to output a signal in response to initiation of an ejection sequence. An aircraft controller may be configured to receive the signal from the seat controller. A tangible, non-transitory memory may be configured to communicate with the aircraft controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Casey A. Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, Steve Holstine
  • Publication number: 20220097859
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes an input device configured to receive user input. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the input device and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • Publication number: 20220097854
    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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas K. Bharucha, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Steve Holstine, Ian Walter Haas, Dirk Albert Roberts
  • Publication number: 20220097861
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect user data corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the sensor and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the user data detected by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • Publication number: 20220097860
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings and having a plurality of components. The system further includes a connector configured to connect to a component of the plurality of components and having a connector portion that includes information corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the information corresponding to the user of the ejection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • Publication number: 20220097858
    Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect weight data corresponding to a weight of a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the sensor and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the weight data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
  • Publication number: 20220041292
    Abstract: An ejection seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the ejection seat includes a seat frame having a seat-back and a seat-pan adapted to support an occupant and a propulsion system configured to propel the ejection seat from an aircraft; and a backstop configured to deploy laterally outward from the seat-back to form a forward-facing surface, the backstop including a net structure and an aerodynamic control mechanism incorporated into the net structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas K. Bharucha, Steve Holstine, John Hampton, Casey Andrew Stribrny
  • Publication number: 20220041291
    Abstract: An ejection seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the ejection seat includes a seat frame having a seat-back and a seat-pan adapted to support an occupant, the ejection seat further comprising a propulsion system configured to propel the ejection seat from an aircraft; and a backstop configured to deploy laterally outward from the seat-back to form a forward-facing surface, the backstop including a lower support arm and an upper support arm, the lower support arm and the upper support arm configured to telescope upon deployment of the ejection seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas K. Bharucha, Steve Holstine, Casey Andrew Stribrny
  • Publication number: 20220033096
    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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha