Patents by Inventor Vasilios Brachos
Vasilios Brachos 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).
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Patent number: 11150055Abstract: Various embodiments of an accessory mounting device are disclosed. The device can be adapted to engage an elongated rail. The device can include a body having top, bottom, and first and second side surfaces. Each of the side surfaces can include a rail engagement portion adjacent the bottom surface of the body and an accessory engagement portion adjacent the top surface. The device can also include a locking mechanism including a lever connected to the body at a pivot, and a tab extending from the lever in a direction away from the bottom surface. In one or more embodiments, the locking mechanism can include first and second levers each connected to the body at a pivot. The lever can rotate about a pivot axis in a direction toward the top surface of the body when the locking mechanism is manipulated from a locked position to an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Avon Protection Ceradyne LLCInventors: Thomas R. Gehring, Vasilios Brachos, Kayla A. McGrath, Evan L. Breedlove
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Patent number: 10709190Abstract: The present application relates to helmet pads (120) comprising a ballistic protection layer (126). It also relates to a ballistic helmet (100) that comprises a helmet pad comprising a ballistic protection layer. Further, the present application also relates to a helmet pad replacement set wherein one or more of the replacement helmet pads comprises a ballistic protection layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Avon Rubber P.L.C.Inventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone
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Publication number: 20190328070Abstract: The present application relates to helmet pads (120) comprising a ballistic protection layer (126). It also relates to a ballistic helmet (100) that comprises a helmet pad comprising a ballistic protection layer. Further, the present application also relates to a helmet pad replacement set wherein one or more of the replacement helmet pads comprises a ballistic protection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone
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Publication number: 20180292178Abstract: Various embodiments of an accessory mounting device are disclosed. The device can be adapted to engage an elongated rail. The device can include a body having top, bottom, and first and second side surfaces. Each of the side surfaces can include a rail engagement portion adjacent the bottom surface of the body and an accessory engagement portion adjacent the top surface. The device can also include a locking mechanism including a lever connected to the body at a pivot, and a tab extending from the lever in a direction away from the bottom surface. In one or more embodiments, the locking mechanism can include first and second levers each connected to the body at a pivot. The lever can rotate about a pivot axis in a direction toward the top surface of the body when the locking mechanism is manipulated from a locked position to an unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Thomas R. Gehring, Vasilios Brachos, Kayla A. McGrath, Evan L. Breedlove
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Patent number: 9204678Abstract: A helmet includes a helmet shell including an edge and an edge trim receiving the edge. The helmet also includes a retention system including at least two points where the retention system is secured to the helmet and a releasable mechanical fastening system, wherein the mechanical fastening system includes a first mating portion and a second mating portion, which releasably mates with the first mating portion. The first mating portion is affixed to the points and the second mating portion is affixed to one of the helmet shell or the first mating portion. In addition, an attachment hook is provided for each point of the retention system extending from the edge trim through which each of the points pass through.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: CERADYNE, INC.Inventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone
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Patent number: 8161851Abstract: A method and device for trimming components may include mounting a component in a fixture and providing a cutting tool having a cutting portion, wherein the cutting tool is displaceable in at least three axes relative to the fixture. Gas may be supplied through a supply tube to the cutting portion of the cutting tool and the supply tube may be cooled to a first temperature. The component may be cut with the cutting tool while supplying gas to the component.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Ceradyne, Inc.Inventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone, Paul Crowther
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Patent number: 8071008Abstract: A system, machine and method of forming a composite structure. The composite may be placed between a first mold half and a second mold half and heated at a first temperature, T1, and held at a first pressure, P1, wherein the first pressure is applied to the structure through the first and second mold halves. In addition, the composite may be cooled at a second temperature, T2, and held at a second pressure, P2, wherein the second pressure is applied to the composite through the first and second mold halves, wherein T1>T2 and P1<P2. The composite may also be removed from the first and second mold halves, wherein the composite has a near-net shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Ceradyne, Inc.Inventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone, Paul Crowther, Gary Robblee
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Patent number: 7387099Abstract: An intake manifold for an internal combustion engine including a manifold base portion and a manifold cover portion. The manifold cover portion and base portion are each formed from a thermoplastic composite material. The base portion includes several runners which may be coupled to respective intake ports of an internal combustion head. The manifold base portion and the manifold cover portion may be selected from a group of differing parts to provide a manifold having desired application or performance characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Diaphorm Technologies LLCInventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone, Robert M. Miller
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Publication number: 20060254552Abstract: An intake manifold for an internal combustion engine including a manifold base portion and a manifold cover portion. The manifold cover portion and base portion are each formed from a thermoplastic composite material. The base portion includes several runners which may be coupled to respective intake ports of an internal combustion head. The manifold base portion and the manifold cover portion may be selected from a group of differing parts to provide a manifold having desired application or performance characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Diaphorm Technologies LLCInventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone, Robert Miller
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Publication number: 20030196743Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus for producing a preform. The apparatus includes a lay-up device and a distribution head coupled to the lay-up device. The lay-up device receives tow. The lay-up device has a plurality of sockets. The sockets removably and replaceably engage pins along a perimeter of a desired preform shape. The distribution head distributes tow. The distribution head loops tow around the pins to form the preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Vincent Borbone, Shawn M. Walsh, Vasilios Brachos
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Patent number: 6478926Abstract: Apparatus and process to form structural preforms from an electromagnetic energy activated binder and reinforcing material using low cost tooling. The apparatus includes one or more lay-up stations and forming stations.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Solectria CorporationInventors: Vasilios Brachos, Vincent Borbone
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Patent number: 6062632Abstract: A crash energy absorption system for a motor vehicle, formed of an assembly of panels of lightweight core material sandwiched within and bonded to reinforcing or stiffener skins. Preferably, the reinforcing or stiffener skins comprise fiberglass, graphite, Kevlar or Spectra reinforced polymers with any combination of fibers and/or fiber orientations, or metal sheets, or ceramic sheets, while the lightweight core material comprises a low-density, dimensionally stable material such as balsa wood, synthetic foam material such as polyurethane foam. The crash energy absorption system may take the form of removable parts that are replaceable after an accident, or may be formed as integral parts of a monocoque body, or as a part of a composite body load-bearing frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Solectria CorporationInventors: Vasilios Brachos, Kenneth W. Sghia-Hughes, Wayne D. Kirk, Craig D. Douglas, deceased