Patents by Inventor Michael McElroy
Michael 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).
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Patent number: 10518613Abstract: A motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first panel having an opening, a second panel configured to cover the opening, and at least one swing clamp attached to the second panel. The swing clamp is configured to clamp the second panel to the first panel. A method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Lohitha Dewasurendra, Mukdam Kena, Michael McElroy
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Publication number: 20190389277Abstract: An air extractor manufacturing method includes, among other things, molding at least one flap in a sealed position against a housing of an air extractor. The housing has a first material composition and the at least one flap has a second, different material composition. An air extractor assembly includes, among other things, a housing having a first material composition; and a flap having a different, second material composition. The flap is moveable relative to the housing between a sealed position and a pressure releasing position. The flap is molded in the sealed position and coupled to the housing when molded.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: David Wade, Michael McElroy
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Publication number: 20190232764Abstract: A motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first panel having an opening, a second panel configured to cover the opening, and at least one swing clamp attached to the second panel. The swing clamp is configured to clamp the second panel to the first panel. A method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Lohitha Dewasurendra, Mukdam Kena, Michael McElroy
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Patent number: 9310168Abstract: In the structure for providing protection for the human body from ballistic projectiles which includes one or more ballistic resistant panels overlying at least a portion of the body, wherein the improvement comprising one or more electronic devices integrated into at least one of the ballistic resistant panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Hoenes, Michael McElroy, Allister McNeish, Alvaro D. Lewin, Kenneth G. Grove
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Patent number: 8502506Abstract: An apparatus may be configured to provide electrical power while incorporated in an armored garment. The apparatus may include a plate having a footprint that corresponds to a plate of body armor, a plurality of energy storage cells carried by the power plate, and a port carried by the plate. The port may be configured to output power stored in the plurality of energy storage cells from the apparatus. The apparatus may also include one or more processors configured to enhance functionalities of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc.Inventors: Michael McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III, Daniel Furth, Kenneth Sego, Jr., Kenneth Lee Von Der Ahe, Eric Hoenes
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Publication number: 20120178270Abstract: A connector, or a peripheral module including a connector, is configured to form at least a portion of an operative link between a wearable combat processing platform and the peripheral module. The connector may be adapted to facilitate deployment with a soldier or combatant in contexts including battlefield contexts. The wearable combat processing platform may include one or more processors and a power distribution unit. The peripheral module may include one or more peripherals configured to communicate data and to receive power over the operative link with the wearable combat processing platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP INC.Inventors: Michael McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Daniel P. Furth, Andrew R. Slater
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Patent number: 8020220Abstract: A helmet system that enables a user of the helmet system to customize the helmet system according to personal taste, a task at hand, responsibilities within a tactical group (e.g., communications, command, etc.), and/or according to other parameters. The customization of the helmet system may include a customization of electronics modules carried on the helmet system that optionally provide communications, environment detection, health or biometrics monitoring, power, information transmission/reception, information processing, and/or other functionalities. The customization of the helmet system may include a customization of structural components that enable the user to balance the structural protection provided to the user against other considerations. The other considerations may include, for example, weight, form factor, comfort, and/or other considerations.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: BAE Systems Land & ArmamentsInventors: Michael McElroy, Fielder Stanton Lyons
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Publication number: 20110197327Abstract: A helmet system that enables a user of the helmet system to customize the helmet system according to personal taste, a task at hand, responsibilities within a tactical group (e.g., communications, command, etc.), and/or according to other parameters. The customization of the helmet system may include a customization of electronics modules carried on the helmet system that optionally provide communications, environment detection, health or biometrics monitoring, power, information transmission/reception, information processing, and/or other functionalities. The customization of the helmet system may include a customization of structural components that enable the user to balance the structural protection provided to the user against other considerations. The other considerations may include, for example, weight, form factor, comfort, and/or other considerations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: BAE Systems Land & ArmamentsInventors: Michael McElroy, Fielder Stanton Lyons
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Publication number: 20110173731Abstract: An apparatus may be configured to provide electrical power while incorporated in an armored garment. The apparatus may include a plate having a footprint that corresponds to a plate of body armor, a plurality of energy storage cells carried by the power plate, and a port carried by the plate. The port may be configured to output power stored in the plurality of energy storage cells from the apparatus. The apparatus may also include one or more processors configured to enhance functionalities of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Michael McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III, Daniel Furth, Kenneth Sego, JR., Kenneth Lee Von Der Ahe, Eric Hoenes
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Patent number: 7805767Abstract: A body armor plate is configured to provide ballistics protection to a wearer of the plate. For example, the plate may be configured to protect the upper torso of the wearer from high-speed, ballistic projectiles like bullets, shrapnel, and/or other projectiles. In some implementations, the plate may include one or more electronic modules formed integrally therewith. Formation of the electronic modules integrally with the plate may enhance the functionality of the plate, may enhance the convenience (e.g., the form factor, the weight, the portability, etc.) of the electronics modules, robustness of the electronics modules, and/or other aspects of the electronics modules. The combination of the plate and the electronics modules may specifically provide various enhancements to, for example, military or law enforcement personnel that rely on the plate for ballistics protection.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: BAE Systems Land & ArmamentsInventors: Michael McElroy, Eric Hoenes, Louise Sengupta, Somnath Sengupta, Valent Horvatich, Allister McNeish, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III
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Publication number: 20100083428Abstract: A body armor plate is configured to provide ballistics protection to a wearer of the plate. For example, the plate may be configured to protect the upper torso of the wearer from high-speed, ballistic projectiles like bullets, shrapnel, and/or other projectiles. In some implementations, the plate may include one or more electronic modules formed integrally therewith. Formation of the electronic modules integrally with the plate may enhance the functionality of the plate, may enhance the convenience (e.g., the form factor, the weight, the portability, etc.) of the electronics modules, robustness of the electronics modules, and/or other aspects of the electronics modules. The combination of the plate and the electronics modules may specifically provide various enhancements to, for example, military or law enforcement personnel that rely on the plate for ballistics protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Michael McElroy, Eric Hoenes, Louise Sengupta, Somnath Sengupta, Valent Horvatich, Allister McNeish, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III
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Publication number: 20090199507Abstract: Methods and apparatus for replacing components, including doors, may include measuring devices, measurement processing steps, component cutting steps, painting and installation steps. Components to be replaced, such as doors, may be measured while still installed and the measurements directed to dimensions and components of the door frame rather than the dimensions of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Dave Winter, Michael McElroy