Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Gaito

Joseph M. Gaito 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).

  • Variable energy attenuating apparatus
    Patent number: 7445181
    Abstract: An energy attenuating apparatus for use with a seat includes an elongated attenuator having a resistance to bending which varies along its length. A bending mechanism defining a nonlinear path receives the attenuator. Translation of the bending mechanism relative to the attenuator in a lengthwise direction of the attenuator produces bending of the attenuator to absorb energy applied to the energy attenuating apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: East/West Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank H. Knoll, Joseph M. Gaito