Patents Assigned to AMI Industries
  • ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD SEVERANCE CUTTER FOR EJECTION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20210171207
    Abstract: A severance cutter may comprise a housing and a blade may be coupled to the housing. A restraint support may be configured to translate relative to the blade. A spring may be configured to bias a support opening defined by the restraint support away from the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Linden Gough, Jeff Benjamin, Matthew D. Salois
  • ARM RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS FOR EJECTION SEATS
    Publication number: 20210171206
    Abstract: An arm restraint assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a primary arm and a primary arm deployment system operationally coupled to the primary arm. The primary arm deployment system may be configured to rotate the primary arm about a primary arm pivot joint. The primary arm deployment system may be configured to attach to the ejection seat such that the primary arm deployment system translates with the ejection seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Holstine, Cyle Teal
  • SEAT PAN ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR EJECTION SEATS
    Publication number: 20210155349
    Abstract: A seat pan adjustment system for an ejection seat may comprise a guide bracket defining a channel and a seat pan mount configured to translate relative to the guide bracket. A support bracket may extend from a surface of the seat pan mount. A rod may be located through a rod opening defined by the support bracket. The rod may be located in the channel. A biasing member may be coupled to the rod and configured to force the rod away from the surface of the seat pan mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Matthew Kelley, Steve Holstine
  • LEG RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR EJECTION SEATS
    Publication number: 20210155348
    Abstract: A leg restraint system for an ejection seat may comprise a leg restraint and a reel assembly coupled to the leg restraint. The reel assembly may include a drum configured to rotate about an axis. The leg restraint may be configured to wind around the drum in response to rotation of the drum about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Holstine, Justin Keoni Gadino
  • ROBUST SEQUENCER SYSTEMS FOR EJECTION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210147089
    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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Dunst
  • VARIABLE THRUST CATAPULT
    Publication number: 20210139152
    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: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: JEFF BENJAMIN, Matthew D Salois
  • Suspension recline system
    Patent number: 11001383
    Abstract: A suspension recline system for a stowable seat may comprise a suspension member comprising a first end configured to be coupled to a seat back of the stowable seat, and a second end configured to be coupled to a legrest for the stowable seat, wherein the suspension recline system is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The stowable seat may recline in response to the suspension recline system being moved to the deployed position. An end of the suspension member may be configured to be inserted into a slot disposed in the legrest, in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Chad R. Pacheco
  • Flexible wall mount for aircraft cabin seat
    Patent number: 10988261
    Abstract: A mount assembly for mounting a cabin attendant seat to a support structure may comprise a first strap configured to plastically deform in response to a deflection of the support structure. The first strap may comprise a first perforation, a second perforation, and a third perforation located between the first perforation and the second perforation. The perforations may be configured to allow the strap to plastically deform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, Dominic J. Maglia
  • Energy attenuating mounting foot for a cabin attendant seat
    Patent number: 10946968
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an energy attenuating mounting foot comprising a load beam having a longitudinal axis, a top surface, a bottom surface, an inner track interface lobe, and an outer track interface lobe, the inner track interface lobe and the outer track interface lobe extending laterally from the load beam, and a channel along the longitudinal axis having a depth extending from the load beam bottom surface toward the top surface. In various embodiments, the inner track interface lobe has a first length extending in a direction from the bottom surface towards the top surface and the outer track interface lobe has a second length extending in a direction from the bottom surface towards the top surface, the first length being less than the second length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad R. Pacheco, Douglas Foisie
  • HYDRAULIC THRUST VECTOR PITCH CONTROL NOZZLE FOR ROCKET CATAPULT
    Publication number: 20210009275
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a servo valve assembly, a reservoir a cylinder, a nozzle manifold housing comprising a monolithic body having internal manifold structures integral to the body configured to communicate a gas between a pressure source and the reservoir, and configured to communicate a hydraulic fluid between, the reservoir, the servo valve assembly, and the cylinder, a rack piston disposed within the cylinder and configured to translate axially therein between a base end and a head end of the cylinder, and a linear nozzle coupled to the rack piston and configured to rotate in response to an axial translation of the rack piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Mastrolia
  • LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR CABIN ATTENDANT SEAT
    Publication number: 20200398989
    Abstract: A latch assembly for a door of a cabin attendant seat storage compartment may comprise a release handle configured to rotate relative to the door. A cable may be coupled to the release handle. A latch pin may be coupled to the cable. The latch pin may be configured to translate in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the release handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyler Marutzky
  • ARM RESTRAINT LATCH RELEASE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200369392
    Abstract: An arm restraint assembly for an ejection seat may comprise a primary arm configured to pivot about a primary arm pivot joint. A latch may be coupled to the primary arm. The latch may comprise a first pair of lugs and may be configured to pivot relative to the primary arm. A primary shear pin may extend between the first pair of lugs. A lanyard may be coupled to the primary shear pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyle Teal, Bradley Mastrolia
  • UNIVERSAL SEQUENCER AND WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY FOR EJECTION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200361614
    Abstract: A universal sequencer for an ejection seat may comprise a connector defining a plurality of pin receptacles. A controller may be electrically coupled to the connector. A tangible, non-transitory may be memory configured to communicate with the controller. The tangible, non-transitory memory has instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the controller, cause the controller to perform operations, which may comprise determining an ejection seat or aircraft model and determining an ejection sequence based on the ejection seat or aircraft model determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Benjamin, Steve Bredl
  • SHORT MULTIPLE FUNCTION ROTARY ACTUATOR LEVER
    Publication number: 20200331612
    Abstract: A multi-function lever actuation system includes a control lever having a neutral position and configured to be actuated in a clockwise direction and in a counterclockwise direction. The system further includes a bell crank coupled to the control lever and configured to rotate in an opposite direction from the control lever and to actuate a first controlled component in response to a first rotation of the control lever in a first direction corresponding to the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction. The system further includes a first cable coupled to the control lever and configured to actuate a second controlled component in response to a rotation of the control lever in a second direction corresponding to the other of the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, Kyle David Doughty
  • ENERGY ATTENUATING MOUNTING FOOT FOR A CABIN ATTENDANT SEAT
    Publication number: 20200262564
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an energy attenuating mounting foot comprising a load beam having a longitudinal axis, a top surface, a bottom surface, an inner track interface lobe, and an outer track interface lobe, the inner track interface lobe and the outer track interface lobe extending laterally from the load beam, and a channel along the longitudinal axis having a depth extending from the load beam bottom surface toward the top surface. In various embodiments, the inner track interface lobe has a first length extending in a direction from the bottom surface towards the top surface and the outer track interface lobe has a second length extending in a direction from the bottom surface towards the top surface, the first length being less than the second length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad R. Pacheco, Douglas Foisie
  • TRACK FITTING WITH QUICK RELEASE LOCK FOR AIRCRAFT SEATING
    Publication number: 20200180769
    Abstract: A track fitting for securing a seat pedestal of an aircraft seat to a floor of an aircraft may comprise a strut and a lock assembly. The strut may include an aft section configured to attach to an aft foot of the seat pedestal, a forward section configured to attach to a forward foot of the seat pedestal, and a central section extending between the aft section and the forward section. The lock assembly may be located proximate the aft section of the strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle D. Doughty, Keith M. Ferguson
  • INCLINING CURVED EJECTION SEAT ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20200156798
    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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Mastrolia
  • EMERGENCY MANUAL PARACHUTE OPERATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200130852
    Abstract: A chute-deployment-seat-release system for an ejection seat may be configured to deploy a parachute from the ejection seat and release an occupant restraint of the ejection seat. The chute-deployment-seat-release system may comprise an auto-deployment assembly, including a first power supply, and a manual deployment assembly, including a second power supply and a handle. The first power supply may be configured to activate in response to expulsion of the ejection seat from an aircraft. The second power supply may be configured to activate in response to an actuation of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: KYLER MARUTZKY, TIMOTHY BROWNSBERGER, JEFF BENJAMIN
  • Supplemental Recline Panel for Aircraft Cabin Attendant Seat
    Publication number: 20200115058
    Abstract: A retrofit seat back assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, the assembly includes a supplemental recline panel having an upper end and a lower end; a pivot member disposed proximate the upper end and configured to pivotally engage a seat back frame of a stowable seat; an actuator disposed proximate the lower end and configured to operably engage the seat back frame and move the supplemental recline panel between a retracted position and a deployed position; and a bias element disposed between the supplemental recline panel and the seat back frame and configured to urge the supplemental recline panel toward the seat back frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E Hoover, Dominic J. Maglia, Akhil Rajagopal Kozhipuram, Pradeep Acharya
  • Guide-web
    Patent number: 10589865
    Abstract: Apparatuses comprising a guide plate for safety restraint webbing is described herein. Also, systems comprising a guide plate and shroud for safety belts or restraint webbing are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc
    Inventor: Garrett Orders