Patents by Inventor Michael James McElroy

Michael James McElroy 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
  • Method of producing light weight protective helmets for military and other uses
    Patent number: 8313602
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a protective helmet for the military and other uses are disclosed. Embodiments of the method include winding ballistic-tolerant tape or fibers to create a preform, placing the preform into a first mold member having an interior that defines a helmet-shaped cavity, and pressing together the first mold member against a second mold member that includes a pressurized bladder member. The method may further include pressurizing the bladder until the first and second mold members are heated and adhesives have melted or cured. The first and second mold members are cooled and the preform is removed from the first and second mold members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.
    Inventors: Brian H. Jones, Michael James McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Jeffrey A. Mears, Lisa Owen
  • Method of Producing Light Weight Protective Helmets for Military and Other Uses
    Publication number: 20120175046
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a protective helmet for the military and other uses are disclosed. Embodiments of the method include winding ballistic-tolerant tape or fibers to create a preform, placing the preform into a first mold member having an interior that defines a helmet-shaped cavity, and pressing together the first mold member against a second mold member that includes a pressurized bladder member. The method may further include pressurizing the bladder until the first and second mold members are heated and adhesives have melted or cured. The first and second mold members are cooled and the preform is removed from the first and second mold members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Brian H. Jones, Michael James McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Jeffrey A. Mears, Lisa Owen
  • 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