Patents by Inventor Michael K. Benjamin

Michael K. Benjamin 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).

  • Patent number: 7789010
    Abstract: The adjustable louvered armor window system invention comprises angled louvers made of the lightweight opaque armor. For the front window a viewing window of ballistic glass can be installed, the rear or sides could be solid armor. The louvers have overlaps to provide for gap protection. When no threat is present, the louvers are in the full open position. Once a threat is detected, then the louvers are closed. The movement of the louvers can be accomplished by a push/pull cable, hydraulic pressure, air pressure or other means. The system in the fully open position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial down position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or fully closed position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant, with a small viewing area or port, which is made of ballistic grade transparent armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Ceradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Allor, Michael K. Benjamin, David A. DeTroyer, James C. LaLonde, Terry R. Peckham, Alan J. Peleshok, Dainius E. Skiotys
  • Publication number: 20090044695
    Abstract: In the spring assisted articulating window armor system invention, lightweight opaque armor is stored in the down position when not needed. When the armor is needed, a locking pin is released and two air cylinders or gas springs move the armor into the protected position. Then the upper half is hinged to the lower half and the upper armor is raised into position and the locking pin is reinstalled to hold the armor in position. The system in the down position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial up position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or full up position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael K. Benjamin, Christopher J. Brady, Matthew R. Fodal, Gerald J. Holmes, Alan J. Peleshok, Dainius E. Skiotys, John J. Sterne
  • Publication number: 20090044694
    Abstract: The adjustable louvered armor window system invention comprises angled louvers made of the lightweight opaque armor. For the front window a viewing window of ballistic glass can be installed, the rear or sides could be solid armor. The louvers have overlaps to provide for gap protection. When no threat is present, the louvers are in the full open position. Once a threat is detected, then the louvers are closed. The movement of the louvers can be accomplished by a push/pull cable, hydraulic pressure, air pressure or other means. The system in the fully open position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial down position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or fully closed position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant, with a small viewing area or port, which is made of ballistic grade transparent armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Richard L. Allor, Michael K. Benjamin, David A. DeTroyer, James C. LaLonde, Terry R. Peckham, Alan J. Peleshok, Dainius E. Skiotys