Patents by Inventor Jerry A. Pongrantz

Jerry A. Pongrantz 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).

  • Mobile Energy Attenuating Seat and Safety Harness for Aircraft
    Publication number: 20120223551
    Abstract: An energy attenuating seat system for an aircraft includes energy attenuating features and is also configured to provide mobility for the occupant. The system is configured to suspend the operator, or gunner, with a support from the roof of the aircraft. The system includes an armored seat or body harness for the occupant. The system provides energy attenuation in multiple directions. The system also optionally includes a floor tether in order to control the movements of the occupant. The system may also include an impact detection system to selectively change the tension of the support and/or floor harness. The system may also include one or more airbags either within in the fuselage of the aircraft, or included in the seat system in order to provide energy attenuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: William A. Amante, Darrell W. Wilkerson, Jerry A. Pongrantz