Patents by Inventor Keith M. Ferguson
Keith M. Ferguson 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: 10011197Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a dual-function linear actuator. The linear actuator may activate a first adjustable feature by moving in a first direction, and the linear actuator may activate a second adjustable feature by moving in a second direction. The linear actuator may include a decoupling mechanism. The decoupling mechanism may decouple the first adjustable feature and the second adjustable feature from the linear actuator in response to loss of power to the linear actuator.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Publication number: 20180134393Abstract: The energy absorbing assembly may include a seat frame having a base, a seat pan coupled to the seat frame, and a deformable member disposed substantially between the seat pan and the base of the seat frame. In various embodiments, the seat pan is configured to support a passenger in a seated position and the deformable member is configured to undergo plastic deformation in response to a first compressive load on the deformable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Scott R. Patterson, Jeff Benjamin
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Patent number: 9950645Abstract: The present disclosure provides a brake assembly for aircraft cabin fixtures. A brake assembly includes a carriage, a lever having a ramp, a shaft, and a pivot, wherein the lever is coupled to the pivot, wherein the shaft is coupled to the lever, and wherein the carriage is configured to ride along the ramp. A brake assembly may comprise a spring in communication with the lever. The shaft may comprise a first end and a brake plate coupled at the first end. The ramp may comprise a slot. A brake assembly may comprise an actuation lever coupled to the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Patterson, Keith M. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20180099597Abstract: A modular monocoque backrest is provided. The modular monocoque backrest may comprise a front shroud, a back shroud, and an at least one back spar. The front shroud may be coupled to the back shroud, and the back spar may be configured as a mounting point, enabling the modular monocoque backrest to mount to an aircraft floor. The front shroud and the back shroud may comprise a carbon fiber composite material, allowing the modular monocoque backrest to be modular in nature. The carbon fiber composite material may enable the modular monocoque backrest to have a lightweight design while also maintaining resistance to dynamic crash loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Patent number: 9908441Abstract: A seat actuation control system is disclosed. The seat actuation control system may permit multiple functions to be controlled by a single actuator. For example, a seat floor tracking function, and a seat pan track and swivel function may be individually controlled by a single actuator, such as a rotary actuator.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Patent number: 9873510Abstract: A contoured stowable seat is provided. The contoured stowable seat may comprise a housing, a seat pan, a contoured backrest, and a deployment lever. The contoured stowable seat may be configured to be in a stowed position and a deployed position. In response to the seat pan being in the deployed position, the deployment lever may contact the contoured backrest, causing the contoured backrest to deploy and form into a contoured shape. The contoured stowable seat may also further comprise a tension cord and a headrest. The contoured backrest may also further comprise a cushion located on the outer surface of the contoured backrest.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Keith M. Ferguson
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Patent number: 9868374Abstract: A modular monocoque backrest is provided. The modular monocoque backrest may comprise a front shroud, a back shroud, and an at least one back spar. The front shroud may be coupled to the back shroud, and the back spar may be configured as a mounting point, enabling the modular monocoque backrest to mount to an aircraft floor. The front shroud and the back shroud may comprise a carbon fiber composite material, allowing the modular monocoque backrest to be modular in nature. The carbon fiber composite material may enable the modular monocoque backrest to have a lightweight design while also maintaining resistance to dynamic crash loads.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Publication number: 20170305555Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a dual-function linear actuator. The linear actuator may activate a first adjustable feature by moving in a first direction, and the linear actuator may activate a second adjustable feature by moving in a second direction. The linear actuator may include a decoupling mechanism. The decoupling mechanism may decouple the first adjustable feature and the second adjustable feature from the linear actuator in response to loss of power to the linear actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: KEITH M. FERGUSON, DOUGLAS E. HOOVER
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Publication number: 20170283072Abstract: A contoured stowable seat is provided. The contoured stowable seat may comprise a housing, a seat pan, a contoured backrest, and a deployment lever. The contoured stowable seat may be configured to be in a stowed position and a deployed position. In response to the seat pan being in the deployed position, the deployment lever may contact the contoured backrest, causing the contoured backrest to deploy and form into a contoured shape. The contoured stowable seat may also further comprise a tension cord and a headrest. The contoured backrest may also further comprise a cushion located on the outer surface of the contoured backrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventor: Keith M. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170267146Abstract: A modular monocoque backrest is provided. The modular monocoque backrest may comprise a front shroud, a back shroud, and an at least one back spar. The front shroud may be coupled to the back shroud, and the back spar may be configured as a mounting point, enabling the modular monocoque backrest to mount to an aircraft floor. The front shroud and the back shroud may comprise a carbon fiber composite material, allowing the modular monocoque backrest to be modular in nature. The carbon fiber composite material may enable the modular monocoque backrest to have a lightweight design while also maintaining resistance to dynamic crash loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Publication number: 20170267127Abstract: The present disclosure provides a brake assembly for aircraft cabin fixtures. A brake assembly includes a carriage, a lever having a ramp, a shaft, and a pivot, wherein the lever is coupled to the pivot, wherein the shaft is coupled to the lever, and wherein the carriage is configured to ride along the ramp. A brake assembly may comprise a spring in communication with the lever. The shaft may comprise a first end and a brake plate coupled at the first end. The ramp may comprise a slot. A brake assembly may comprise an actuation lever coupled to the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: SCOTT R. PATTERSON, Keith M. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170267355Abstract: The present disclosure provides a swivel stop comprising a rotating member, a first boss coupled to the rotating member and a second boss coupled to the rotating member, and a second plate having a first interference surface and a second interference surface. An interference between the first boss and the first interference surface and the second boss and the second interference surface tends to limit the rotation of the rotating member with respect to the second plate. The swivel stop may further comprise a rail wherein the second plate is configured to translate along the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Ryan Stuart Porter, Keith M. Ferguson, Scott R. Patterson
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Patent number: 9758059Abstract: A seat actuation control system is disclosed. The seat actuation control system may permit multiple functions to be controlled by a single actuator. For example, a seat floor tracking function, and a seat pan track and swivel function may be individually controlled by a single actuator, such as a rotary actuator.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Patent number: 9744881Abstract: In various embodiments, a drive system with a motor rotary actuator driven linkage and an override system is provided. The override system may be a manually actuated override system that, in response to a power loss or outage, is configured to disengage one or more links of drive system 100 from the electric motor rotary actuator, allowing the disengaged link to be moved and/or repositioned. Moreover, drive system 100 and, more specifically, the override system may be configured to restore normal operation to the disengaged link in response to power being restored (i.e., by reengaging the link).Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Publication number: 20170232869Abstract: A seat actuation control system is disclosed. The seat actuation control system may permit multiple functions to be controlled by a single actuator. For example, a seat floor tracking function, and a seat pan track and swivel function may be individually controlled by a single actuator, such as a rotary actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Patent number: 9725176Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a dual-function linear actuator. The linear actuator may activate a first adjustable feature by moving in a first direction, and the linear actuator may activate a second adjustable feature by moving in a second direction. The linear actuator may include a decoupling mechanism. The decoupling mechanism may decouple the first adjustable feature and the second adjustable feature from the linear actuator in response to loss of power to the linear actuator.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Patent number: 9663232Abstract: An aircraft seat assembly includes a foot assembly, a seat, and a track lock assembly. The foot assembly is received within a track assembly disposed on an aircraft floor. The seat is connected to the foot assembly. The track lock assembly moves between a lock position and an unlock position. The track lock assembly includes a clamping shaft having a base member and a shaft. The base member is received within the track assembly. The shaft extends from the base member and extends through the foot assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Ryan Stuart Porter, Keith M. Ferguson
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Patent number: 9585480Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for reclining seats. A seat may have a seat back, a seat bottom, and a spine within the seat back and seat bottom. The seat bottom may be coupled to a base. The seat bottom may translate relative to the base. The seat may include a guide ramp coupled to the base. A portion of the spine may be located within the guide ramp. In response to translation of the seat bottom, the guide ramp may apply a torque on the spine, causing the seat back to recline.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Douglas E. Hoover
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Publication number: 20160229539Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a dual-function linear actuator. The linear actuator may activate a first adjustable feature by moving in a first direction, and the linear actuator may activate a second adjustable feature by moving in a second direction. The linear actuator may include a decoupling mechanism. The decoupling mechanism may decouple the first adjustable feature and the second adjustable feature from the linear actuator in response to loss of power to the linear actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: KEITH M. FERGUSON, DOUGLAS E. HOOVER
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Patent number: 9353808Abstract: A bi-directional linear clutch lock is provided that may selectively restrain a rack from translating. A bi-directional rotary clutch lock is provided that may selectively restrain a rotary rack from rotating.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Othar Kennedy