Patents by Inventor Brian J. Pilney

Brian J. Pilney has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Headgear having an articulated mounting mechanism for a visor
    Patent number: 5901369
    Abstract: Disclosed is protective headgear for an aviator. The headgear includes a helmet adapted to be worn by the aviator, a visor and a mechanism for mounting the visor to the helmet. The mounting mechanism is defined by a pair of gear train assemblies, one of which is mounted to each side of the helmet adjacent to a helmet front opening. Each gear train assembly includes multiple gears that allow the visor to be manually moved between a deployed position wherein the visor covers a portion of the helmet front opening to protect the aviator's face and eyes, and a stowed position wherein the visor is completely clear of the helmet front opening so as to not obstruct the forward view of the aviator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Pilney