Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe

Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe 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).

  • Quick release buckle with dual release
    Patent number: 8464407
    Abstract: A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe, Kenneth W. Sego, Jr., Michael James McElroy
  • Quick Release Buckle with Dual Release
    Publication number: 20110162177
    Abstract: A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe, Kenneth W. Sego, JR., Michael James McElroy