Patents Assigned to AMI Industries
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Publication number: 20220332407Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, IncInventors: JACKSON FULCHER, NICHOLAS BHARUCHA, STEVEN HOLSTINE, CASEY STRIBRNY
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Patent number: 11465761Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas K Bharucha, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Steve Holstine, Ian Walter Haas, Dirk Albert Roberts
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Patent number: 11465751Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, David A. Ross
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Patent number: 11459109Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, Keith M. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20220306303Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steve Holstine, John Hampton
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Patent number: 11453506Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Kersi Charles Bharucha, Steven Andrew Holstine, Casey Andrew Stribrny
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Patent number: 11434012Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, IncInventors: Jeff Benjamin, Matthew D Salois
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Patent number: 11427338Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Bradley Mastrolia
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Publication number: 20220268561Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, Jeff Benjamin, John Hampton, Luis G. Interiano
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Patent number: 11414197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas Kersi Charles Bharucha, Steve Andrew Holstine
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Publication number: 20220242575Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kyler J. Marutzky
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Patent number: 11396359Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11390390Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ian Walter Haas, Kassidy L. Carson, Neil Cross
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Patent number: 11390389Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Larry Dunst
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Patent number: 11390388Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kassidy L. Carson
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Patent number: 11370553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Mastrolia, Kassidy L. Carson, Cyle Teal
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Publication number: 20220194606Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Hampton
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Patent number: 11365754Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a plunger, a grommet, and a lever arm. The plunger may include a head, a tip portion, and a longitudinal centerline axis. The grommet may be configured to receive the tip portion of the plunger. The tip portion of the plunger may be axially movable relative to the grommet between a latched state and an unlatched state. The lever arm may be coupled to the plunger between the head and the tip portion. The lever arm extends from the plunger at an angle relative to the longitudinal centerline axis, with the lever arm being actuatable to switch the fastener assembly from the latched state to the unlatched state, according to various embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Porter
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Publication number: 20220185484Abstract: A cabin attendant aircraft tray table may include a front section of a body, a rear section of the body, and at least one hinge coupling the front section and the rear section. The front section may be configured to actuate relative to the rear section via the at least one hinge between a stowed position, a personal electronic device (PED) position, and a tray position. The cabin attendant aircraft tray table may be stowable in a cavity defined within a frame of a cabin attendant aircraft seat assembly when the front section is in the stowed position. The front section may be held in place relative to the rear section via a mechanical assembly when the front section is in the PED position, and may be configured to receive and support a PED when the front section is in the PED position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Kyler J. Marutzky
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Patent number: 11358728Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas K Bharucha, Steve Holstine, John Hampton, Casey Andrew Stribrny