Patents by Inventor Jack L. Kimberly

Jack L. Kimberly 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).

  • Terrain cueing
    Patent number: 5282589
    Abstract: The invention provides an array of standard infrared aiming lights mounted n an aircraft and used occasionally by pilots wearing infrared goggles to enhance perception of terrain features on low flying missions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Robert G. Branigan, William M. Decker, J. Brian Gillespie, Jack L. Kimberly, Robert S. Rohde, Richard H. Vollmerhausen, Edwin W. Wentworth
  • Helmet visor adaptor assembly
    Patent number: 5265276
    Abstract: A visor adaptor assembly for use in conjunction with an aviator's helmet pted for supporting a helmet sighting system and night vision enhancement device. A support with vertical slot is adaptable to be mounted on a helmet and further includes a connector partially projecting through the slot with a connector extension coupled to the connector. A visor extension is connected to the connector which is coupled to an aviator's visor and a position adjustment nut is releasably coupled to the connector extension. Manual adjustment of the nut along the vertical slot adjusts the aviator's visor vertically within the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Jack L. Kimberly, Jr.