Patents by Inventor Chris KNIFFIN

Chris KNIFFIN 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).

  • FANG MOUNT
    Publication number: 20170211903
    Abstract: An IDAS compatible weapons mounting platform for a helicopter, such as the UH-1, that allows two weapon stores, including Hellfire, to mount to each side of the aircraft. The platform is compatible with a broad array of weapons, such as the Hellfire and other smart weapons, and increases the total weapon payload to 1,000 lbs per aircraft side, while having positive safety margins throughout the flight profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jesse DAVISON, David DIERKS, Jarrett O'HARA, Russell MENSCH, Chris FELLEGY, Chris KNIFFIN
  • Tow plate and AVC housing
    Patent number: 9598173
    Abstract: A tow plate and active vibration control (AVC) housing configured to couple to a helicopter sponson about an AVC and support a gun mounting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: CFD International, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Dierks, Russell Mensch, Chris Kniffin, Mike Fellegy
  • TOW PLATE AND AVC HOUSING
    Publication number: 20160304203
    Abstract: A tow plate and active vibration control (AVC) housing configured to couple to a helicopter sponson about an AVC and support a gun mounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: David A. DIERKS, Russell MENSCH, Chris KNIFFIN, Mike FELLEGY