Patents Assigned to BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.
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Publication number: 20140276267Abstract: A load assistance device in which the soldier moves the device, not vice versa, includes a load receptor for receiving load from the mass; a boot clamp for transmitting the load to the user's boot; and a linkage connected between the load receptor and the boot clamp, the linkage having an actuated condition in which the linkage transmits load downward from the load receptor into the boot clamp and having an unactuated condition in which the linkage does not transmit load downward from the load receptor into the boot clamp. At least one sensor senses the user's stride. A computer is responsive to the sensor for controlling movement of the linkage between the actuated and unactuated conditions. The linkage is moved into the actuated condition upon sensing of the commencement of the stance phase of the user's stride and is moved into the unactuated condition in response to sensing of the heel lift phase of the user's stride.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventor: Adarsh Ayyar
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Patent number: 8794694Abstract: A foot isolation platform for a vehicle includes a base for connection with the vehicle floor to be movable with the vehicle floor; a foot support movable relative to the base and having an upper surface for supporting the feet of the vehicle occupant above the base; and an isolation member connected in a force-transmitting relationship between the base and the foot support. The isolation member supports the foot support in an extended position above the base. The isolation member acts to isolate the foot support from the vehicle floor in the event of rapid upward movement of the vehicle floor thereby to help protect the lower extremities of the vehicle occupant.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Curtis Phillip Parsons, Gregory Alan Mowry
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Patent number: 8502506Abstract: An apparatus may be configured to provide electrical power while incorporated in an armored garment. The apparatus may include a plate having a footprint that corresponds to a plate of body armor, a plurality of energy storage cells carried by the power plate, and a port carried by the plate. The port may be configured to output power stored in the plurality of energy storage cells from the apparatus. The apparatus may also include one or more processors configured to enhance functionalities of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Michael McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III, Daniel Furth, Kenneth Sego, Jr., Kenneth Lee Von Der Ahe, Eric Hoenes
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Patent number: 8464407Abstract: A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe, Kenneth W. Sego, Jr., Michael James McElroy
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Publication number: 20130127208Abstract: A foot isolation platform for a vehicle includes a base for connection with the vehicle floor to be movable with the vehicle floor; a foot support movable relative to the base and having an upper surface for supporting the feet of the vehicle occupant above the base; and an isolation member connected in a force-transmitting relationship between the base and the foot support. The isolation member supports the foot support in an extended position above the base. The isolation member acts to isolate the foot support from the vehicle floor in the event of rapid upward movement of the vehicle floor thereby to help protect the lower extremities of the vehicle occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventor: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.
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Publication number: 20120297527Abstract: A garment such as a plate carrier has a front part and a back part which are held together by a plurality of buckles. The buckles are releasable manually, and also are simultaneously releasable as a group via a quick release mechanism that includes an actuator cord extending through a plurality of rings. Reassembly of the garment after actuation of the quick release mechanism is effected by buckling the plurality of buckles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP INC.Inventors: Lloyd Bill Darnell, Kenneth W. Sego, JR., Kevin Flynn, Ken Von Der Ahe
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Patent number: 8313602Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a protective helmet for the military and other uses are disclosed. Embodiments of the method include winding ballistic-tolerant tape or fibers to create a preform, placing the preform into a first mold member having an interior that defines a helmet-shaped cavity, and pressing together the first mold member against a second mold member that includes a pressurized bladder member. The method may further include pressurizing the bladder until the first and second mold members are heated and adhesives have melted or cured. The first and second mold members are cooled and the preform is removed from the first and second mold members.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Brian H. Jones, Michael James McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Jeffrey A. Mears, Lisa Owen
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Publication number: 20120178270Abstract: A connector, or a peripheral module including a connector, is configured to form at least a portion of an operative link between a wearable combat processing platform and the peripheral module. The connector may be adapted to facilitate deployment with a soldier or combatant in contexts including battlefield contexts. The wearable combat processing platform may include one or more processors and a power distribution unit. The peripheral module may include one or more peripherals configured to communicate data and to receive power over the operative link with the wearable combat processing platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP INC.Inventors: Michael McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Daniel P. Furth, Andrew R. Slater
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Patent number: 8146988Abstract: A vehicle seat that strokes during an energy absorption process is able to reset. The seat can therefore stroke again, in the same stroking volume, for example during a secondary ground impact after a mine blast. An energy absorber associated with the seat is operative to absorb energy once during the first stroke and is also operative to absorb energy a second time when the seat strokes a second time.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Gregory Alan Mowry, Marvin Kent Richards, Gregory Brian Grace, Curtis Phillip Parsons
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Publication number: 20110162177Abstract: A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP INC.Inventors: Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe, Kenneth W. Sego, JR., Michael James McElroy
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Publication number: 20100270836Abstract: A vehicle seat that strokes during an energy absorption process is able to reset. The seat can therefore stroke again, in the same stroking volume, for example during a secondary ground impact after a mine blast. An energy absorber associated with the seat is operative to absorb energy once during the first stroke and is also operative to absorb energy a second time when the seat strokes a second time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: BAE Systems Aerospace and Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Gregory Alan Mowry, Marvin Kent Richards, Gregory Brian Grace, Curtis Phillip Parsons
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Publication number: 20100175172Abstract: A platform for attachment to a helmet having front chin strap mounting holes on opposite sides of the helmet has a center section adapted to support one or more items such as a headlamp or goggles. The platform also includes two side arms extending rearward from the center section and disposed along the opposite sides of the helmet when the platform is mounted on the helmet. The side arms of the platform are adjustable in length. The platform also includes a universal mounting plate for attachment to the platform center section and adapted to support either of two different types of night vision goggles. The platform may be mounted on different helmets having different front mounting hole configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE GROUP INC.Inventors: Christopher Martin Dempsey, Christian J. Harris, Christopher Michael Stalzer
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Publication number: 20100012692Abstract: A modular helmet attachment platform for ACH and MICH helmets enables the user to attach various off-the-shelf user items that users may have in the field, such as lights, IFF devices, NVGs, and NVG accessories, to a helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Christian J. Harris, Christopher Martin Dempsey, Christopher Michael Stalzer
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Publication number: 20090083890Abstract: An attachment platform for attachment to a helmet having at least four suspension mounting holes, includes a front section, a left side section, and a right side section. A plurality of primary fasteners are provided for mounting in the four suspension mounting holes of the helmet. The front section of the platform is securable alone to the helmet, by a first two of the primary fasteners extending into a first two of the mounting holes of the helmet. The front section and the side sections of the platform are securable together to the helmet, by the first two of the primary fasteners extending into the first two mounting holes of the helmet and by a second two of the primary fasteners extending into the second two mounting holes of the helmet. A novel mandible and face shield with attachment stems are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE GROUP, INC.Inventors: Christopher Martin Dempsey, Christian J. Harris, Christopher Michael Stalzer, William Schorr