Patents Assigned to Armor
  • Patent number: 9757812
    Abstract: A protective coating for aluminum alloys, electrode for producing same and a coating process using the welding electrode. The protective coating and electrode comprise a composite consisting essentially of alumina particles in a matrix, wherein the matrix is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The alumina particles consist of aluminum oxide in powder form. The coating process using the welding electrode above comprises the steps of: electro-spark depositing a composite on to a substrate, wherein the composite consists essentially of alumina particles in a matrix, wherein the matrix is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The substrate herein is an aluminum alloy. The coatings involve only aluminum and aluminum compounds, thereby intermetallic compound formation and galvanic corrosion of the coating-substrate materials system is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Al-Armor
    Inventors: Bruce M. Warnes, Joseph A. Downie, Andrew C. Towns, Roger W. Kaufold
  • Publication number: 20170215530
    Abstract: A wristband assembly is provided having a strap assembly with a first strap and a second strap. Each strap has a plurality of apertures arranged thereon such that the apertures on each strap align, allowing for prongs of a clasp member to pass through and connect each strap. The clasp member has an upper lateral bar disposed at an offset position above a lower lateral bar, whereby the upper lateral bar acts as a snag-guard. Each prong has a first lip and a second lip, both of which are slightly larger than the corresponding apertures through which the prongs pass through, allowing each lip to hold a strap in place when engaged with the clasp member. When the two straps are connected via the clasp member, the clasp member acts as a snag-guard to the first strap and simultaneously as the sole means of connection between the two straps forming a wristband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Rufus Armor, LLC
    Inventor: Gabriel Grifoni
  • Publication number: 20170205205
    Abstract: A ballistic-resistant garment having an incrementally-adjustable fit, and methods of making and using such a ballistic-resistant garment, whereby the ballistic-resistant garment includes a front panel having a front panel pocket configured to receive a first ballistic-resistant insert; a back panel having a back panel pocket configured to receive a second ballistic-resistant insert; a front panel first fastener coupled to the front panel; and a plurality of discrete back panel first fasteners coupled in spaced apart relation to the back panel, whereby each of the discrete back panel first fasteners is configured to matably engage with the front panel first fastener to provide a first pair of releasably engaged fasteners which couple the front and back panels to fasten the ballistic-resistant garment about a torso of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Angel Armor, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Wellman, Alan V. Morine, Ross M. Hinschberger
  • Patent number: 9709307
    Abstract: Servicing devices and methods of use for servicing refrigerant systems are described herein. A servicing device may include a body and actuator. The body includes a first fluid port that is coupleable to a fluid port of a fluid source; a second fluid port, that is operatively couples to a refrigeration system; a passage in fluid communication with the first and second fluid ports and in fluid communication; and a plunger at least partially disposed in the passage of the body, and the plunger is adjustable between a released position and an engaged position, during use. The actuator is coupled to the body, and, during use, downward movement the actuator raises or lowers a plunger such that substantially continuous fluid communication between the first fluid port and the second fluid port is established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: THE ARMOR ALL/STP PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Vincent Carrubba, Kenneth Alan Pistone
  • Publication number: 20170163306
    Abstract: A system for protecting an electronic device and securely and conveniently carrying tangible portable contents therewith. The system may include a resilient portion dimensioned to detachably receive the electronic device by a continuous perimetral edge. The electronic device may be secured thereto by an inwardly extending, retaining lip of the perimetral edge. A rigid portion may be detachably connected to a rear surface of the resilient portion opposite the electronic device. The rigid portion may be dimensioned to shield at least part of the rear surface of the rigid portion. A cavity may be defined between the rigid portion and the rear surface of the resilient portion when the rigid portion is in a closed position. The cavity is operable to secure the tangible contents in the closed position and receive the tangible contents in an opened position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Steve ARMSTRONG
  • Patent number: 9671199
    Abstract: A process for making steel armor products for use, for example as body armor. The steel armor product made has a compound curve and is made from a flat blank of armor steel by high-temperature annealing an armor steel blank to slightly above its austenitizing temperature, then followed by a slow, temperature-controlled cooling it, over-pressing the annealed blank to a first configuration so it springs back to a second configuration approximating the desired product shape when released from the press, and then heat-treating the product back to its austenitizing temperature, quenching it, and tempering it at a low temperature. The tool is conveniently made by lamination, using a series of thin plates of tool steel each cut to produce an approximation of the desired die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Premier Body Armor, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Miller, Frank A. Stewart, Doug Moore
  • Publication number: 20170151486
    Abstract: A protective sporting gear is described with a plurality of polygon-shaped protective components interposed between a first layer of material and a second layer of material. The plurality of polygon-shaped protective components are attached to a top surface of the first layer of material. Each of the plurality of protective components includes one or more polygon-shaped layers of rigid material situated on one or more polygon-shaped layers of non-rigid material. A bottom surface of a first polygon-shaped layer of non-rigid material of the one or more polygon-shaped layers of non-rigid material is attached to the top surface of the first layer of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Compression Armor LLC
    Inventors: Steven Liang, Marco Galli
  • Patent number: 9648916
    Abstract: An article, garment and method protect a user's coccyx. Articles include: a core member constructed of an elastic composite, the core member including a upper lobe and a lower lobe, the core member further having an outer face, an inner face and a thickness between the outer face and the inner face; an arched outer shell attached to the outer face of the core member, the outer shell having a thickness less than the thickness of the core member, the outer shell biasing the core member toward an arched configuration; and a layer of resilient material attached to the inner face of the core member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Ass Armor, LLC
    Inventors: Casey Scherr, Ira Rothbaum, Erika J. Olshin, Matthew Edwards
  • Patent number: 9648885
    Abstract: A heat-treatment device in particular for sausages of the co-extruded sausage type, has pipework extending between an introduction orifice and a discharge orifice through which the sausages emerge from the pipework a collecting device that is disposed above the introduction orifice, which emerges in the pipework at the introduction orifice and is intended to enable the sausages to be introduced into the pipework a pump intended to propel hot water into the pipework upstream of the introduction orifice or in the collecting device the water level in the collecting device being higher than the level of the discharge orifice and the level of the introduction orifice the level of the introduction orifice is lower than the level of the top part of the coil, and the pipework has between the introduction orifice and the discharge orifice, a part taking the form of a coil in a descending spiral, and between the introduction orifice and the coil an ascending portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Armor Inox
    Inventors: Bernard Cadoret, Olivier Marquet
  • Patent number: 9642402
    Abstract: An article, garment and method protect a participant in an athletic activity against injury to the coccyx as well as to the buttocks of the participant. A core member of the article is constructed of an elastic composite that establishes a resistive load under deformation, in a lobed protective contour configuration, and an outer shell is integrated with the core member to provide a degree of stiffness for biasing the elastic composite of the core member toward the protective contour configuration during conduct of the athletic activity, while enabling flexing of the article to accommodate the athletic activity, such that upon fitting the article over the coccyx of the participant, as well as in juxtaposition with the participant's buttocks, the core member will protect against an impact, while the outer shell resists damage to the core member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Ass Armor, LLC
    Inventors: Casey Scherr, Ira Rothbaum, Erika J. Olshin, Matthew Edwards
  • Publication number: 20170071590
    Abstract: A suture anchor includes a generally circular body, a pair of wings, a filament, and center opening formed through the circular body. The circular body includes an outer diameter and an inner diameter bounding the center opening, and defines a generally vertical centerline and a vertical tangential plane. The wings generally extend beyond the vertical centerline to a distance approximate to, greater than, or less than the vertical tangential plane thereof. The filament is threaded at least once through a portion of the circular body. The circular anchor body forms a ring providing improved structural integrity and anchoring retention, and enables a lateral row surgical attachment technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: SUTURE ARMOR LLC
    Inventor: W. Eric MACLEOD
  • Publication number: 20170059281
    Abstract: An armor plate includes atop surface and bottom surface disposed adjacent to the top surface and comprising a plurality of inflection points defining a first curve, a second curve, a third curve, and a fourth curve. The armor plate may be wearable on the front of a torso or the back of the torso. The bottom s face of the armor plate may include a substantially convex contour. A bottom region of the armor plate may include the first curve and a top region of the armor plate may include the second curve, with the first curve being tighter than the second curve. The bottom region may also be configured follow a contour of an abdomen while the top region is configured follow a contour of a thorax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: ATS Armor, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Smith, Brian Beckwith, Hans Marrero
  • Patent number: 9580038
    Abstract: A turret airbag system is provided including a plurality of airbags disposed within the turret to protect an occupant of the turret from injury and/or ejection from the turret. Turret airbags may be configured in padding around a turret access opening, and/or as substantially cylindrical airbags that deploy between the occupant of the turret and a wall or exterior opening of the turret. In some examples, the turret airbag(s) may be integrated with a countermeasure system that deploys explosion countermeasures and activates the turret airbags based on sensor data and multiple thresholds that indicate a collision event, a rollover event and/or an explosion event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Tencate Advanced Armor Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Palmer, Andrew R. Hansen, Josef S. Dobriski
  • Publication number: 20170045920
    Abstract: A case for a computing device includes a rear support surface that is operatively coupled to a perimetral edge that securely engages with a perimetral edge of the computing device. A support stand may be in communication with the rear support surface, wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations. The rear support surface and the perimetral edge may substantially or entirely shield a rear surface of the computing device. The support stand may include a stand mechanism with support and pivot portions, the support portion operable to communicate with a corresponding mounting surface and the pivot portion operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and one or more elevations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Steven ARMSTRONG, Jay VELTZ
  • Patent number: 9546274
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions, methods of use and kits for use as an automotive protectant composition and/or automotive cleaning composition. The protectant composition and/or cleaning composition comprises at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, at least one silicone component, and water. The composition also optionally comprise, pH adjusters, builders, alkalinity sources, wetting agents, spreading agents, UV absorbers. The protectant composition has a viscosity of about 4000 to 6000 cps and exhibits a Vertical Cling parameter of between 1 and about 7 at a temperature of about 25° C. on automotive surfaces to which the compositions are applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: THE ARMOR ALL/STP PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Ashot K. Serobian, Jim Ackerman, Kurt Knipmeyer, Bhaskar Ramachandran, Randy Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20160353776
    Abstract: A method for preparing bacon may include: a provision step for providing an impervious film; an initial deposition step where at least one rind, having on one of its faces a variable thickness of fat, is spread on the film; a first deposition step where a first layer of pork meat is spread on the variable thickness of fat of the rind, thus forming an assembly; a packaging step during which the assembly is enclosed under vacuum in the impervious film forming a sealed pouch; a pressing step where the sealed pouch is disposed in a mould and compressed; a cooking step where the sealed pouch is cooked in the mould; a cooling step where the sealed pouch is cooled in the mould; a step of removal from the mould, where the sealed pouch is discharged from the mould; and an unpouching step, where the sealed pouch is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: ARMOR INOX
    Inventors: Bernard CADORET, Olivier MARQUET
  • Patent number: D774698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: ATS Armor, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Smith, Brian Beckwith, Hans Marrero
  • Patent number: D791754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Armstrong, Jay David Veltz
  • Patent number: D794625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Armstrong, Jay Veltz
  • Patent number: D794626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Armstrong, Jay Veltz