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).

  • Patent number: 10518613
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Lohitha Dewasurendra, Mukdam Kena, Michael McElroy
  • Publication number: 20190389277
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: David Wade, Michael McElroy
  • Publication number: 20190232764
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Lohitha Dewasurendra, Mukdam Kena, Michael McElroy
  • Publication number: 20180242076
    Abstract: A vehicle subwoofer assembly may include an extractor duct including a first portion and a second portion configured to extract air from the vehicle via a vent, and a subwoofer assembly connected to the duct, wherein the duct is configured to extract air from the vehicle and vent air from the subwoofer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Eric R. YERKE, Hillary GREGORY, Michael McELROY, James C. PEITZ
  • Patent number: 9310168
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Hoenes, Michael McElroy, Allister McNeish, Alvaro D. Lewin, Kenneth G. Grove
  • Patent number: 8502506
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20120178270
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Michael McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Daniel P. Furth, Andrew R. Slater
  • Patent number: 8020220
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: BAE Systems Land & Armaments
    Inventors: Michael McElroy, Fielder Stanton Lyons
  • Publication number: 20110197327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BAE Systems Land & Armaments
    Inventors: Michael McElroy, Fielder Stanton Lyons
  • Publication number: 20110173731
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Michael McElroy, Valent Horvatich, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III, Daniel Furth, Kenneth Sego, JR., Kenneth Lee Von Der Ahe, Eric Hoenes
  • Patent number: 7805767
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: BAE Systems Land & Armaments
    Inventors: Michael McElroy, Eric Hoenes, Louise Sengupta, Somnath Sengupta, Valent Horvatich, Allister McNeish, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III
  • Publication number: 20100083428
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Michael McElroy, Eric Hoenes, Louise Sengupta, Somnath Sengupta, Valent Horvatich, Allister McNeish, Joseph Wesley Coltman, III
  • Publication number: 20090199507
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Dave Winter, Michael McElroy
  • Patent number: D297428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Inventor: Michael A. McElroy