Patents Assigned to William J. MacKnight
  • Elastomeric energy absorbing system
    Patent number: 4357041
    Abstract: An energy absorber in which impact energy is converted into heat and stored elastic energy in a multitude of individual elastomeric fibers or the like which are disposed individually in tension about a plurality of mechanical members that are moved by the impact to effect distortion of the fibers or the like and provide energy dissipation and containment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1982
    Assignees: James C. W. Chien, William J. MacKnight
    Inventor: Richard J. Farris