Patents Assigned to AMI
  • Hand tool
    Patent number: 10225980
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hand tool that includes an implement, a tang extending from the implement, and a handle secured tot the tang. The handle includes an opposing surface facing away from the implement, and a portion of the tang is configured to engage a portion of the opposing surface to mechanically lock the handle and tang together. The present invention is also directed to a multi-blade garden transplanter tool that includes at least three blades extending outward along a center axis from a free end to a handle end, and a handle is secured to the handle end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: FAULTLESS STARCH/BON AMI COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen M. Pope, Scott Wayland
  • Travelling wave antenna feed structures
    Patent number: 10230171
    Abstract: Techniques for implementing series-fed antenna arrays with a variable dielectric waveguide. In one implementation, coupling elements with optional controlled phase shifters are placed adjacent each radiating element of the array. To avoid frequency sensitivity of the resulting array, one or more waveguides have a variable propagation constant. The variable waveguide may use certain materials exhibiting this phenomenon, or may have configurable gaps between layers. Plated-through holes and pins can control the gaps; and/or a 2-D circular or a rectangular travelling wave array of scattering elements can be used as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Benjamin McMahon, Brian Molen, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • Thermoelectric based heat pump configuration
    Patent number: 10222102
    Abstract: A heat exchange system for exchanging heat with an object may include a centrifugal blower for directing air flow in a downward and an outward direction, a heat sink base positioned to receive the air flow from the centrifugal blower, a diffuser on the heat sink base and in the path of the air flow from the centrifugal blower, the diffuser having vanes that are in thermal communication with the heat sink base that direct the air flow from the blower outward over the heat sink base, and a thermoelectric device having a low temperature side and a high temperature side, where the thermoelectric device is in thermal communication with the heat sink base on the low temperature side and the high temperature side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian St. Rock, Eric S. Landry
  • STOWABLE SEAT WITH PIVOTING SEAT PAN FOR ADVANCED COMFORT
    Publication number: 20190061951
    Abstract: A stowable seat is provided. The stowable seat may comprise a housing and a first track coupled to the housing. A backrest may be slidably coupled to the first track. A seat pan may be rotatable relative to the backrest. A second track may be in operable communication with the seat pan. An angle between the seat pan and the second track may increase as the seat pan translates away from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, Kyler Marutzky
  • Energy absorbing assembly for a seat
    Patent number: 10214291
    Abstract: The energy absorbing assembly may include a seat frame having a base, a seat pan coupled to the seat frame, and a deformable member disposed substantially between the seat pan and the base of the seat frame. In various embodiments, the seat pan is configured to support a passenger in a seated position and the deformable member is configured to undergo plastic deformation in response to a first compressive load on the deformable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Scott R. Patterson, Jeff Benjamin
  • Nut gatherer and method of constructing same
    Patent number: 10201124
    Abstract: A nut gatherer device includes a cage formed by a plurality of wires and a pair of hubs. Each hub includes first and second annular sets of spaced teeth, with portions of the wires secured in the radially-aligned spaces. In use, the wire cage is rolled on the ground into contact with a bulky object, such as a nut, so that the object forces the wires to separate and permit the nut to pass into the cage where it is retained until emptying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company
    Inventors: Stephen M. Pope, Huang-Mo Hsieh, Huang-Lung Lin
  • Wire Processing Apparatus
    Publication number: 20190009326
    Abstract: A wire processing apparatus comprises a frame, a clamping device mounted on the frame and adapted to clamp a wire to be processed, and a straightening and cutting device mounted on the frame. The straightening and cutting device is adapted to press a conductor of the wire into a straight shape and cut the conductor to a predetermined length after pressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicants: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., TE Connectivity Corporation, Measurement Specialties (Chengdu) Ltd., Shenzhen AMI Technology Co. Ltd
    Inventors: Yingcong Deng, Lan Gong, Qian Ying, Dandan Zhang, Lvhai Hu, Yun Liu, Qinglong Zeng, Yong Yan, Roberto Francisco-Yi Lu
  • Automatic injection system and method of manufacturing ferrule
    Patent number: 10146013
    Abstract: An automatic injection system for injecting an adhesive into a plurality of bores of a multi-bore ferrule comprises an injector, a first clamp holding the ferrule at a first adhesive injection station, and a second clamp holding the ferrule at a second adhesive injection station. The injector injects the adhesive into an injection opening in the ferrule. A plurality of optical fibers are not disposed in the bores of the ferrule and the injector injects the adhesive into the ferrule until the bores are fully filled with the adhesive at the first adhesive injection station. The optical fibers are disposed in the bores of the ferrule filled with the adhesive and the injector again injects the adhesive into the ferrule at the second adhesive station to compensate for a loss of adhesive during an insertion of the optical fibers into the bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignees: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., TE Connectivity Corporation, Shenzhen AMI Technology Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Fengchun Xie, Qinglong Zeng, Yu Zhang, Dandan Zhang, Lvhai Hu, Roberto Francisco-Yi Lu
  • Ejection seat pan lifter
    Patent number: 10131439
    Abstract: An aircraft is provided and includes a fixed frame including a ledge and a seat pan on which seating elements for seating an aircraft crewperson are disposable. The seat pan includes a hinge about which the seat pan is pivotable relative to the fixed frame and a flange disposable on the ledge to establish a first pivot position for the seat pan relative to the fixed frame and a seat pan lifter coupled to the fixed frame and selectively interposable between the flange and the ledge to establish a second pivot position for the seat pan relative to the fixed frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bradley Mastrolia, John Hampton, James Tulloch, Jeremy Ochs
  • Ejector seat with ejection retracting backrest
    Patent number: 10131438
    Abstract: An aircrew member must be properly positioned during flight to have a view inside and outside of the cockpit and to reach all aircraft controls. However, if an ejection event occurs, the aircrew member should be properly aligned with a thrust direction of the ejection seat to prevent injury. A retracting backrest for an ejection seat is deployed pre-flight to a desired flight position. A release mechanism engages a positioning member to secure the retracting backrest in the flight position. In response to an eject signal, the release mechanism disengages from the positioning member, and both the aircrew member and the retracting backrest are hauled back to properly align the aircrew member for ejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Benjamin, James Tulloch, Jeremy Ochs, John Hampton, Bradley Mastrolia
  • Super directive array of volumetric antenna elements for wireless device applications
    Patent number: 10135122
    Abstract: Antenna arrays that provide directive radiation over multiple frequencies, multiple polarizations, and/or operate in modes that reduce unnecessary radiation into a nearby human body. The arrays are particularly adapted for use with handheld wireless devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and cellular phones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AMI RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, William Mouyos
  • LOW-PROFILE LATCH INTERFACE FOR HEADREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
    Publication number: 20180319504
    Abstract: A securement mechanism for a storage compartment in a seat headrest may comprise a housing tray and a first latch disposed in the housing tray. A release button may be disposed in the housing tray and may contact the first latch. The release button may be configured to be substantially coplanar with the housing tray when the securement mechanism is in a secured position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Porter, Kyler Marutzky
  • Fingerprint based smart phone user verification
    Patent number: 10121049
    Abstract: A touchscreen, now incorporated in most smartphones, tablets, laptops, and similar devices, presents an effective and transparent method to incorporate continuous active user verification schemes. The touchscreen element grid structure can be used to capture information, such as a set of one-dimensional time-varying signals produced as the user's finger moves past the grid intersections points. This information may be used to verify the user, or that a valid user currently has possession of the mobile device, even while the user is not consciously engaged in an active verification process. Further functions, such as habitual gesture recognition, can also be performed using the same grid outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, William Mouyos, Judy Feng, Dwayne T. Jeffrey, Lillian Dobrowolski
  • INERTIA REEL INTERFACE FOR STOWABLE SEATS
    Publication number: 20180273183
    Abstract: An inertia reel interface for stowable seats is provided. The inertia reel interface may allow for simple access and replacement of inertia reels during maintenance. The inertia reel interface may comprise an inertia reel beam, a payout tube, and one or more inertia reels coupled to the inertia reel beam. The inertia reel beam may deploy a shoulder harness webbing over the payout tube. The payout tube may pivot to a first access position or a second access position to allow for maintenance of the inertia reel interface components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Porter, Dominic J. Maglia
  • Modular monocoque backrest
    Patent number: 10071661
    Abstract: A modular monocoque backrest is provided. The modular monocoque backrest may comprise a front shroud, a back shroud, and an at least one back spar. The front shroud may be coupled to the back shroud, and the back spar may be configured as a mounting point, enabling the modular monocoque backrest to mount to an aircraft floor. The front shroud and the back shroud may comprise a carbon fiber composite material, allowing the modular monocoque backrest to be modular in nature. The carbon fiber composite material may enable the modular monocoque backrest to have a lightweight design while also maintaining resistance to dynamic crash loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
  • Cabin attendant seat legrest with an extendable footrest
    Patent number: 10059455
    Abstract: A legrest for a stowable seat may comprise a legrest chassis comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being located opposite the second end, a footrest opening disposed in the second end, and an extendable footrest configured to at least one of extend from and retract into the footrest opening. The legrest may be configured to be coupled to the stowable seat at the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad R. Pacheco, Kyler Marutzky
  • Multi-staged suspension line length parachutes
    Patent number: 10053221
    Abstract: A multi-staged suspension line length parachute is provided. The parachute may comprise a canopy, a suspension line, a bundle, a bundling confluence, a traditional confluence, and a riser. The parachute may also comprise a cutter and a cutter pin puller configured to activate the cutter. The bundle may comprise a bundling line configured to secure secondary length from the suspension line. The parachute may deploy to a first length. In response to tension on the cutter pin puller, the cutter may activate to sever the bundling line in the bundle, causing the secondary length of the suspension line to release. The parachute may then deploy to a second length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bradley Mastrolia, Kassidy L. Carson
  • ENERGY ABSORBING ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT SEAT
    Publication number: 20180222591
    Abstract: An energy absorbing assembly includes an attachment component configured to be coupled to a mounting structure. The energy absorbing assembly also includes an anchor that has a tip portion, a shaft, and a head. The anchor is configured to extend through the attachment component such that the head is disposed on a first side of the attachment component and the tip portion is disposed on a second side of the attachment component and is configured to be coupled to the mounting structure. The energy absorbing assembly also includes a deformable member configured to be positioned concentrically around the shaft of the anchor. The deformable member is configured to be retained between the first side of the attachment component and the head of the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad R. Pacheco, Kyler Marutzky
  • System for using mobile devices to output video data sets at a venue
    Patent number: 10032213
    Abstract: A system is provided to output video data sets at a venue. The system includes a video catalog that stores a plurality of video data sets available for display at the venue and which is remotely located from the venue. The system also includes a server system in electronic communication with the video catalog and remotely located from the venue. The server system receives association requests from mobile devices of users which are used to associate the respective mobile devices with the venue. The venue has one or more venue controllers communicatively coupled to the server system. The mobile devices are remotely located from the server system. The server system transmits a listing of the plurality of video data sets to the associated mobile devices and receives selections of one or more of the plurality of video data sets to be played at the venue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Richards, Charles Jaros, Kapil Mistry
  • Water sprinkler body
    Patent number: D827089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: FAULTLESS STARCH/BON AMI COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen M. Pope, Scott L. Wayland