Patents by Inventor Carroll L. Rhodes

Carroll L. Rhodes 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).

  • Helmet head tracking mounting device
    Patent number: 5416922
    Abstract: A unified, low-profile, lightweight and strong component mounting system an aircrew member's helmet is disclosed. The system includes a substantially rectangular mounting bracket that carries necessary power, communications, and optical inputs to the components, mounting hardware and specially designed interface pieces for each component. The system is designed to securely and easily snap-lock onto the helmet and is positioned to stay balanced while attached to eliminate crewmember discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christina A. Horvat, Gary F. Bradley, Carroll L. Rhodes