Patents Assigned to AMI
  • Headrest assembly for an aircraft seat
    Patent number: 9102255
    Abstract: A headrest assembly for an aircraft seat includes a headrest frame having a body portion, a top member interconnected with the headrest frame, a spring clip member interconnected with the top member, a bracket member with a locking rivet, and a headrest tube having a longitudinal slot. The top member includes a plurality of elongated slots and the bracket member is coupled to the headrest frame. The headrest tube is configured to receive the locking rivet in the longitudinal slot in a locked position and thereby lock the headrest tube to the headrest frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES
    Inventor: Robert Duckert
  • TRAVELLING WAVE ANTENNA FEED STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20150188237
    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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Benjamin McMahon, Brian Molen, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • Spiral surface electromagnetic wave dispersive delay line
    Patent number: 9059488
    Abstract: Dispersive properties of a linear dispersive delay line are retained in a spiral configuration by constraining the radius of curvature depending on a desired propagation mode. The compact form factor spiral can be either a continuous spiral or a piecewise linear approximation. The spiral comprises a highly dielectric waveguide such as titanium dioxide or barium tetratitanate. Preferably, a spacer with a low dielectric constant and a microstrip are disposed on the top surface. The microstrip prevents attenuation of low frequencies, thereby increasing the operating frequency range. A second dielectric spacer and a second microstrip can be deposited on the bottom surface of the waveguide. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the waveguide can face a ground plane. The waveguide can be fed by horns or half-horns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, William Mouyos, Benjamin McMahon
  • Combinational nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) apparatus with linear frequency chirp detected signals
    Patent number: 9052371
    Abstract: A structure or method for detecting a substance using conductive surfaces. Segments of conductive wire are disposed adjacent each of the surfaces and multi-turn coils are also disposed between the two surfaces, typically such that the windings of the coils are disposed between the respective conductive wires and the surfaces. A linear chirp signal, is applied to the wire segments. With the coils deactivated, emissions from the wire induce the Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance (NQR). With the coils activated to generate a static magnetic field, emissions from the wire induce Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). As a result, the characteristics of a substance located between the conductive surfaces may be determined using either or both resonant modalties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • Detection processing for NQR system
    Patent number: 9052370
    Abstract: A system that uses the nuclear quadrupole resonant effect to detect the presence of materials of interest, such as may be excited by radio frequency fields generated within a portal. Transmitted chirp signals may be processed using matching filtering and other signal processing to accurately detect the presence of such materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • NQR detection from continuous Rabi transitions
    Patent number: 9030202
    Abstract: Nuclear quadrupole resonance measurement using two or more wire loop(s) within a space to define a portal, and driving the wire loop(s) with a baseband digital transmitter generating a chirped or stepped signal, to create a corresponding varying electromagnetic field within the portal. Coherent emissions reflected thereby are detected through a directional coupler feeding the transceiver. The detected coherent emissions are processed with a matched filter to determine presence of a target object within the portal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos, Benjamin McMahon
  • Automatic Soldering System
    Publication number: 20150108202
    Abstract: A program controlled automatic soldering system is disclosed having a vision system, a first manipulator, and a second manipulator. The first manipulator is controlled by the vision system, and has a first gripper. The second manipulator is controlled by the vision system, and has a heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicants: SHENZHEN AMI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Yingcong Deng, Dandan Zhang, Lvhai Hu, Qinglong Zeng
  • Continuous band antenna (CBA) with switchable quadrant beams and selectable polarization
    Patent number: 9013360
    Abstract: An antenna formed from one or more structures with sets of radiating elements oriented in four different, preferably orthogonal, directions. The radiating elements are further provided as multiple horizontal and vertical radiating section. The structure may be a six sided cube-like structure or a cylinder. A combining circuit provides omnidirectional, directional, and scanning/direction finding modes across a broad operating frequency range with multiple polarizations. The arrangement lends itself to implementation as a whip form factor well suited for vehicular applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING FERMENTED GINSENG BERRY PLEUROTUS FERULAE PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20150104529
    Abstract: Disclosed are a fermented ginseng berry Pleurotus ferulae product and a cosmetic composition containing the same. The fermented ginseng berry Pleurotus ferulae product is useful for anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, collagen synthesis facilitation, skin wrinkle care, whitening, moisturizing, skin barrier improvement and atopy alleviation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: AMI COSMETIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung Rok Lee, Il Hong, Do Gyeong Lee, Sung Min Park, Jung No Lee, Nu Rim Lee
  • SKIN-CARE AGENT CONTAINING PLEUROTUS FERULAE FRUIT BODY EXTRACT OR PLEUROTUS FERULAE MYCELIUM EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20150104426
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for skin external application containing a Pleurotus ferulae fruiting body extract, a Pleurotus ferulae mycelium extract or a liquid culture obtained by culturing the Pleurotus ferulae mycelium. More specifically, disclosed is a functional composition for skin external application containing 0.001 to 90.0% by weight of a Pleurotus ferulae fruiting body extract, a Pleurotus ferulae mycelium extract or a liquid culture obtained by culturing the Pleurotus ferulae mycelium, with respect to the weight of the composition, wherein the composition is potently effective in scavenging active oxygen, preventing aging, acting wrinkles, facilitating collagen synthesis, moisturizing skin, whitening skin, reducing skin irritation, preventing acne, alleviating atopy, providing anti-inflammation, preventing hair damage, preventing alopecia and improving hair growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: AMI Cosmetic Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung Rok Lee, Il Hong, Do Gyeong Lee, Jung No Lee, Soo Yeon Choi, Nu Rim Lee
  • HEADREST ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT SEAT
    Publication number: 20150097407
    Abstract: A headrest assembly for an aircraft seat includes a headrest frame having a body portion, a top member interconnected with the headrest frame, a spring clip member interconnected with the top member, a bracket member with a locking rivet, and a headrest tube having a longitudinal slot. The top member includes a plurality of elongated slots and the bracket member is coupled to the headrest frame. The headrest tube is configured to receive the locking rivet in the longitudinal slot in a locked position and thereby lock the headrest tube to the headrest frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: AMI Industries
    Inventor: Robert Duckert
  • Warped-floor tolerant aircraft seat
    Patent number: 8998323
    Abstract: A track-mounted aircraft seat has seat track locking pins that are capable of moving independently to remain engaged with the seat track assembly in a warped-floor condition. The seat track locking pins are actuated by means of a pair of torque tubes that rotate independently about a common pilot shaft. A control link, which is operated by the user, acts on a pair of bell cranks each of which acts on one of the torque tubes. The control link is attached to the bell cranks by means of a spherical joint. Because the torque tubes rotate independently and because the spherical joint allows the bell cranks also to move independently, in the event of a warped-floor condition, rotation of one torque tube caused by the skewed seat track will not cause the other torque tube to release its track locking pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Day, Chad R. Pacheco, Donald R. Pinkal
  • Amusement device having time-based operating modes
    Patent number: 8986113
    Abstract: An amusement device has a display and an input device and includes a memory and a controller. The memory stores a plurality of games and a system control program. The controller is operatively coupled to the memory, the input device and the display. The controller controls the display based upon the system control program retrieved from the memory and based upon inputs from the input device. The controller is configured to grant a user a block of time for accessing the amusement device; permit the user to selectively retrieve from the memory and play a first game from the plurality of games during the block of time; and permit the user to selectively retrieve from the memory and play a second game from the plurality of games that is different than the first game during the block of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Entertainment Network, LLC
    Inventors: David S. Logan, James R. Stelzer, Robert K. Mills, Thomas J. Kane
  • Extended performance SATCOM-ORIAN antenna
    Patent number: 8988303
    Abstract: An orientation independent antenna apparatus using a six sided conductive structure and triangular elements on a selected surface thereof, to provide both horizontal and vertical polarization mode feeds. In one implementation, a vertical coupling element is disposed within the structure so that four perpendicular surfaces are parasitically coupled to provide the vertical polarization mode. In other implementations, coaxial cable(s) may be used with a ferrite core and/or combiner circuits to provide the horizontal mode feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • EJECTION SEAT PAN LIFTER
    Publication number: 20150054323
    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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Mastrolia, John Hampton, James Tulloch, Jeremy Ochs
  • Portable hand held controller for amusement device
    Patent number: 8924432
    Abstract: A method of improving accuracy of a database of amusement device locations is described. A plurality of amusement devices are deployed at a plurality of locations. The database of amusement device locations is populated based on the deploying. A server receives over a network, from a portable device, a check-in request. The check-in request is associated with one of the amusement devices, and includes geographic location information associated with the portable device at the time the check-in request is made. The server compares the geographic location information received from the portable device with the location of the amusement device stored in the database, and updates the database based on the comparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: AMI Entertainment Network, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Richards, Danny Garrett, Charles Jaros
  • Low power stimulated emission nuclear quadrupole resonance detection at multiple reference power levels
    Patent number: 8912788
    Abstract: System and methods for detecting substances such as explosives via the nuclear quadrupole resonance effect. We observe that the nuclear quadrupole resonances of explosives located within a cavity portal involve continuous Rabi transitions which are nonlinear processes since stimulated emission occurs. In other words, where there are no resonances caused by the presence of an explosive, high average power and low average power measurements should be identical. However, when resonances are stimulated by the system, the difference between these two conditions can be compared to determine a correction to measurements made when a person located in the cavity has explosive material on their person, without the need for separate empty portal or elaborate calibration procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos, Benjamin McMahon
  • Near field subwavelength focusing synthetic aperture radar with chemical detection mode
    Patent number: 8912943
    Abstract: Detection of objects such as a buried explosive device while operating from a moving platform using a radio frequency emission system having two modes. An electromagnetic wave emission and detection system operates in a first mode to locate objects of interest and in a second mode to determine if an object contains explosive materials. In the first mode, the emission and detection system preferably operates as a subwavelength focusing, wideband, superlens using a near field super gain synthetic aperture continuous wave (CW) swept radar. In the second mode the system preferably enabled after detection of an object in the first mode, uses chemical detection methods such as Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance (NQR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • Lawn edger tool
    Patent number: D723888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company
    Inventor: Stephen M. Pope
  • Jukebox
    Patent number: D727869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Entertainment Network, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Jarema, III, Michael G. Maas, Daniel Massam