Patents by Inventor James S. Ater

James S. Ater 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).

  • Air ventilation apparatus for flight helmet
    Patent number: 4095289
    Abstract: An air ventilation apparatus for a flight helmet having a member secured to the helmet and having portion spaced from the helmet to form a plenum chamber and exit nozzle. The exit nozzle is positioned to provide an air flow between the face of the user and the helmet visor. An air inlet is provided on the member, secured to the helmet, for supplying air to the plenum chamber. Spacers are provided between the helmet face mask assembly and the helmet to fit the visor assembly to the helmet when the plenum chamber is attached to the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Abbott T. Kissen, Willi J. Buehring, Warren G. Miller, Milton Alexander, James S. Ater, Donald H. Lowe