Patents by Inventor John Hampton
John Hampton 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).
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Patent number: 11396359Abstract: A canopy fragilization system for use in an aircraft ejection system may comprise: a sharp breaker disposed on a first side of an ejection seat, the sharp breaker configured to act as a primary breaker of a canopy of an aircraft; a blunt breaker disposed on a second side of the ejection seat, the blunt breaker configured to act as a secondary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft; and a deployable overhead protection assembly comprising a mitt extending forward of the sharp breaker and the blunt breaker when in a deployed position, a forward end of the mitt configured to act as a tertiary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Holstine, Nathan Eischeid, Bradley Mastrolia, John Hampton, Neil Cross, Kassidy L. Carson, Ian Walter Haas, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Aaron H. Keene, Cyle Teal, John Wade
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Publication number: 20220194606Abstract: An article of manufacture may include a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon for controlling deployment of aircraft escape and ejection seat subsystems. The instructions, in response to execution by a sequencer, cause the sequencer to perform operations, which may comprise receiving, by the sequencer, a power input; sending, by the sequencer, a first deploy signal to a first aircraft escape subsystem; and sending, by the sequencer, a second deploy signal to a first ejection seat subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Hampton
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Patent number: 11358728Abstract: An ejection seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the ejection seat includes a seat frame having a seat-back and a seat-pan adapted to support an occupant and a propulsion system configured to propel the ejection seat from an aircraft; and a backstop configured to deploy laterally outward from the seat-back to form a forward-facing surface, the backstop including a net structure and an aerodynamic control mechanism incorporated into the net structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas K Bharucha, Steve Holstine, John Hampton, Casey Andrew Stribrny
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Patent number: 11345458Abstract: A canopy fragilization system for use in an aircraft ejection system may comprise: a sharp breaker disposed on a first side of an ejection seat, the sharp breaker configured to act as a primary breaker of a canopy of an aircraft; a blunt breaker disposed on a second side of the ejection seat, the blunt breaker configured to act as a secondary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft; and a deployable overhead protection assembly comprising a first tertiary breaker and a second tertiary breaker.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, INC.Inventors: Steven A Holstine, Nathan Eischeid, Bradley Mastrolia, John Hampton, Neil Cross, Kassidy L. Carson, Ian Walter Haas, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Aaron H. Keene, Cyle Teal, John Wade
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Publication number: 20220161936Abstract: A system for ejection mode verification may comprise: a first ejection seat; a second ejection seat; an ejection mode selector; and a controller configured to: compare a desired ejection mode with a selected ejection mode; and command an indicator to turn “ON” or “OFF” in response to comparing the desired ejection mode with the selected ejection mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steven Holstine, Tristan Likes, John Hampton
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Publication number: 20220120327Abstract: An anti-recoil assembly may include a housing, a shaft, and an energy attenuator. The housing generally defines a cavity, with the housing having a first end portion and a second end portion, according to various embodiments. The shaft may be at least partially disposed within the cavity, and the shaft may be configured to move within the cavity in a first direction from the first end portion to the second end portion. In various embodiments, the energy attenuator is disposed within the cavity at the second end portion. In response to movement of the shaft in the first direction, the energy attenuator is configured to inhibit the shaft from recoiling in a second direction opposite the first direction, according to various embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Ryan Roseke
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Patent number: 11299281Abstract: A parachute assembly may comprise a canopy and a plurality of suspension lines coupled to the canopy. Each of the suspension lines may include an elastomeric insert coupled between a first portion of the suspension line and a second portion of the suspension line. At least a portion of the elastomer insert may be located within an internal volume of the suspension line.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, John Hampton
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Publication number: 20220097861Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect user data corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the sensor and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the user data detected by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
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Publication number: 20220097860Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings and having a plurality of components. The system further includes a connector configured to connect to a component of the plurality of components and having a connector portion that includes information corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the information corresponding to the user of the ejection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
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Publication number: 20220097859Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes an input device configured to receive user input. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the input device and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
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Publication number: 20220097858Abstract: A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect weight data corresponding to a weight of a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and to the sensor and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the weight data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ronald John McCumber, Casey Andrew Stribrny, Nicholas K. Bharucha, John Hampton, Kassidy L. Carson, Bradley Mastrolia, Steve Holstine
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Patent number: 11286052Abstract: A multi-staged drogue parachute assembly may include a suspension line having a primary length and a secondary length. The primary length may be deployable upon a first deployment of the multi-staged drogue parachute assembly. The secondary length may be prevented from deployment until the primary length has fully deployed. An attenuator may attach a first portion of the secondary length to a second portion of the secondary length.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, John Hampton
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Publication number: 20220041292Abstract: An ejection seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the ejection seat includes a seat frame having a seat-back and a seat-pan adapted to support an occupant and a propulsion system configured to propel the ejection seat from an aircraft; and a backstop configured to deploy laterally outward from the seat-back to form a forward-facing surface, the backstop including a net structure and an aerodynamic control mechanism incorporated into the net structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas K. Bharucha, Steve Holstine, John Hampton, Casey Andrew Stribrny
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Publication number: 20220033095Abstract: A multi-staged drogue parachute assembly may include a suspension line having a primary length and a secondary length. The primary length may be deployable upon a first deployment of the multi-staged drogue parachute assembly. The secondary length may be prevented from deployment until the primary length has fully deployed. An attenuator may attach a first portion of the secondary length to a second portion of the secondary length.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, John Hampton
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Publication number: 20220033057Abstract: A canopy fragilization system for use in an aircraft ejection system may comprise: a sharp breaker disposed on a first side of an ejection seat, the sharp breaker configured to act as a primary breaker of a canopy of an aircraft; a blunt breaker disposed on a second side of the ejection seat, the blunt breaker configured to act as a secondary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft; and a deployable overhead protection assembly comprising a mitt extending forward of the sharp breaker and the blunt breaker when in a deployed position, a forward end of the mitt configured to act as a tertiary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Steven A. Holstine, Nathan Eischeid, Bradley Mastrolia, John Hampton, Neil Cross, Kassidy L. Carson, Ian Walter Haas, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Aaron H. Keene, Cyle Teal, John Wade
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Publication number: 20220033094Abstract: A parachute assembly may comprise a canopy and a plurality of suspension lines coupled to the canopy. Each of the suspension lines may include an elastomeric insert coupled between a first portion of the suspension line and a second portion of the suspension line. At least a portion of the elastomer insert may be located within an internal volume of the suspension line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Steve Holstine, Kassidy L. Carson, John Hampton
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Publication number: 20220024554Abstract: A canopy fragilization system for use in an aircraft ejection system may comprise: a sharp breaker disposed on a first side of an ejection seat, the sharp breaker configured to act as a primary breaker of a canopy of an aircraft; a blunt breaker disposed on a second side of the ejection seat, the blunt breaker configured to act as a secondary breaker of the canopy of the aircraft; and a deployable overhead protection assembly comprising a first tertiary breaker and a second tertiary breaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Steven A. Holstine, Nathan Eischeid, Bradley Mastrolia, John Hampton, Neil Cross, Kassidy L. Carson, Ian Walter Haas, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Aaron H. Keene, Cyle Teal, John Wade
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Patent number: 10661205Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for self-cleaning filters without having to open the filter housing. Wash nozzles are integrated with the filter housings such that when the filters are clogged, both back-wash and regular washing can be performed with practically no down time. Moreover, without opening the filter housing, the hazardous components of the fluid to be filtered can be contained and dealt with before they escape the filter housing, thereby significantly reduces the environmental impact and harm to the working crew.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Filtration Technology CorporationInventors: John Hampton, Greg Wallace
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Patent number: 10384788Abstract: A system for selecting an ejection mode on an aircraft may include an egress actuator, a ballistic signal system operatively connected to the egress actuator, and a processor operatively connected to the ballistic signal system and the egress actuator. The processor may be configured to receive, from an aircraft controller, a flight characteristic, and select, based on the flight characteristic, an ejection mode from two ejection modes. The processor may be further configured to receive a pilot egress command from the ballistic signal system, and transmit, to the egress actuator, a signal to actuate the ejection mode from the two ejection modes.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew Campbell, Luis G. Interiano, James Tulloch, John Hampton
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Patent number: 10300411Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for treating and removing particulate matter from fluid or treating and removing fluid from a recoverable particulate matter from fluid circulating into, through and out of an industrial operation, and for washing a disposable cartridge filter used therein. The influent fluid is maintained at a flow rate such that the differential pressure across the cartridge filter is no greater than 10 psi to prevent the buildup of non-porous filter cake. A pressure detecting mechanism and method is also provided to detect the amount of deposited particulate matter inside the cartridge filter, so that an operator can determine whether the cartridge filter should be taken out to remove or recycle the deposited particulate matter.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: John Hampton, Greg Wallace