Patents Assigned to MSI Defense Solutions, LLC
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Patent number: 12287021Abstract: A modular integration kit for a positioning system, like a positioning system on a vehicle, includes a configurable foundation plate, a dampened bolting structure, and a modular vibration isolation assembly. The configurable foundation plate is configured to attach to the positioning system. The dampened bolting structure is affixed to the configurable foundation plate. The dampened bolting structure is configured to attach a payload to the positioning system, like for attaching a payload of a rifle, an optic and/or a rocket launcher onto a positioning system of a vehicle. The modular vibration isolation assembly is arranged between the configurable foundation plate and the dampened bolting structure. The modular vibration isolation assembly is configured to dampen the dampened bolting structure from movements of the configurable foundation plate attached to the positioning system.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: William Donald Ferguson, Jr., David John Holden
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Patent number: 11648990Abstract: A configurable common deck system includes a support frame, and a plurality of decking planks. The support frame is configured to attach to the original equipment (“OE”) chassis of a vehicle. The plurality of decking planks is configured to cover the support frame to create a deck. Wherein, the deck has a customizable size with a length, a width and a height.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: Linden Barnicle, David Nelson, Raymond Poynor, Ed Sans
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Patent number: 9168805Abstract: A hydraulic system for lowering the ride height of a vehicle includes at least one hydraulic shock mounted to the suspension of the vehicle. Each of the hydraulic shocks has a floating bearing in the hydraulic shock, and an inlet. The inlet is hydraulically connected to a central manifold that is adapted to move fluid into and out of the hydraulic shock for moving the floating bearing in each of the hydraulic shocks. When the floating bearing is moved in the hydraulic shock, the hydraulic shock shortens thereby lowering the ride height of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, David J. Holden, Jeff L. Peterson
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Patent number: 9027937Abstract: An electronically adjustable damper system includes at least one electronically adjustable damper. The electronically adjustable damper includes at least one electronically controlled valve, whereby, the damper is electronically adjustable. The electronically adjustable damper system also includes a controller for adjusting each of the electronically adjustable dampers independently via the electronically controlled valves, and a remote electronic device. The electronically adjustable damper system allows a user to tune the dampers by allowing a user to adjust the electronically adjustable damper system to different applications and functions for various users, conditions, or both.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, David J. Holden, Jeffrey L. Peterson, James M. Wyler, Todd J. Holbert, Andrew M. Wizorek
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Patent number: 8991841Abstract: An air spring that can be used in an air suspension system includes a hollow piston, a hollow shaft and a body. The hollow piston has a hole through it. The hollow shaft has a shaft interior volume in communication with the hole in the piston. The body has a body interior volume in communication with the hole in the hollow piston. The hole in the hollow piston in communication with the shaft interior volume and the body interior volume provides a total interior volume. Wherein, the total interior volume is greater than the body interior volume thereby providing a linearized spring rate.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: David J. Holden, Andrew M. Wizorek, Todd J. Holbert
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Patent number: 8967345Abstract: An adjustable rebound buffer includes: an outer perimeter, a central shaft hole and at least one adjustable hole. The outer perimeter is sized to fit inside a buffer cavity of the hydraulic damper. The central shaft hole is sized to fit around a damper shaft and position the adjustable rebound buffer on the damper shaft. The at least one adjustable hole provides an adjustable bleed path through the adjustable rebound buffer. A hydraulic damper with the adjustable rebound buffer includes the buffer cavity, wherein, the outer perimeter of the adjustable rebound buffer is adapted to fit inside the buffer cavity as the hydraulic damper approaches full extension.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: David J. Holden, Andrew M. Wizorek, Jeffrey L. Peterson
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Patent number: 8902055Abstract: A rollover warning system for a vehicle includes: a base control inertial measurement unit with a plurality of sensors and a computer. The plurality of sensors measures a plurality of vehicle measurements. The plurality of vehicle measurements include at least two of: a longitudinal acceleration measurement; a lateral acceleration measurement; a vertical acceleration measurement; a roll rate measurement; a yaw rate measurement; and combinations thereof. Optionally, a pitch rate gyro for pitch measurement can be added for additional functionality, such as a vertical slope warning, or it can also be input into the predictive algorithm for defining additional vehicle hazardous operation states and conditions. The computer calculates a Rollover Risk Estimate based on the plurality of vehicle measurements taken by the plurality of sensors in the inertial measurement unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: Todd J. Holbert, David J. Holden, David C. Nelson, Mark A. Nelson, James M. Wyler
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Publication number: 20140225336Abstract: A hydraulic system for lowering the ride height of a vehicle includes at least one hydraulic shock mounted to the suspension of the vehicle. Each of the hydraulic shocks has a floating bearing in the hydraulic shock, and an inlet. The inlet is hydraulically connected to a central manifold that is adapted to move fluid into and out of the hydraulic shock for moving the floating bearing in each of the hydraulic shocks. When the floating bearing is moved in the hydraulic shock, the hydraulic shock shortens thereby lowering the ride height of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: MSI DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, David J. Holden, Jeff L. Peterson
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Patent number: 8702109Abstract: A hydraulic system for lowering the ride height of a vehicle includes at least one hydraulic shock mounted to the suspension of the vehicle. Each of the hydraulic shocks has a floating bearing in the hydraulic shock, and an inlet. The inlet is hydraulically connected to a central manifold that is adapted to move fluid into and out of the hydraulic shock for moving the floating bearing in each of the hydraulic shocks. When the floating bearing is moved in the hydraulic shock, the hydraulic shock shortens thereby lowering the ride height of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, David J. Holden, Jeff L. Peterson
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Publication number: 20140062040Abstract: An air spring that can be used in an air suspension system includes a hollow piston, a hollow shaft and a body. The hollow piston has a hole through it. The hollow shaft has a shaft interior volume in communication with the hole in the piston. The body has a body interior volume in communication with the hole in the hollow piston. The hole in the hollow piston in communication with the shaft interior volume and the body interior volume provides a total interior volume. Wherein, the total interior volume is greater than the body interior volume thereby providing a linearized spring rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: David J. Holden, Andrew M. Wizorek, Todd J. Holbert
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Patent number: 8167318Abstract: A hydraulic anti-roll system for a vehicle includes a first hydraulic actuator, a second hydraulic actuator, an anti-roll control module, and an anti-roll bypass valve. The first hydraulic actuator is adapted to be connected between the suspension and frame of the vehicle on one side and the second hydraulic actuator is adapted to be connected between the suspension and frame of the vehicle on its other side. The anti-roll control module is connected between the fluid lines of the first and second hydraulic actuators. The anti-roll control module stiffens the compression of the first hydraulic actuator relative to the expansion of the second hydraulic actuator, and stiffens the compression of the second hydraulic actuator relative to the expansion of the first hydraulic actuator. The anti-roll bypass valve is adapted to activate and deactivate the stiffening of the anti-roll control module.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, Todd J. Holbert, David J. Holden, Jeff L. Peterson, Seth D. Chavka