Abstract: A ventilating and particle-filtering airflow methodology for managing the flow of air to the electrical sliding-contact zone of an on-board aircraft (vehicle) electrical generator. Conduit structure collects intaken air during aircraft (vehicle) engine operation, filters this air to capture and prevent the passage of particles, and directs filtered airflow to that brush region through a close-coupled fluid-flow connection which closes upon and substantially isolates (in terms of incoming airflow) that region. Water drainage is provided for in a region near where filtering takes place. The filtered airflow is substantially the only airflow admitted to this protected region.

Abstract: A self-seeking, load-distributing, load-balancing and shock-managing head-engaging system for use inside, and in association with, the shell of a helmet, including (a) a collection of configurationally changeable, shock-absorbing pads removeably and changeably attached/attachable effectively as a variable distribution to the inside of such a shell, and (b) a cinchable, self-seeking/adjusting, self-load-balancing and load distributing chin-strap subsystem operatively associated with the pad distribution, and also attached to the shell. This sub-system is sensitive to the then-particularities of such a pad distribution, and is operable, on cinching of the subsystem through the simple act of pulling on just two strap ends, to stabilize the associated helmet shell on the head of a wearer, with all of the pads in the then-distribution of pads being thereby drawn into proper, defined, shock-managing, load-distributing and load-balancing condition relative to the wearer's head.

Abstract: A ventilating and particle-filtering airflow system, and related methodology, for managing the flow of air to the brush region of an on-board aircraft (vehicle) electrical generator. Conduit structure collects intaken air during aircraft (vehicle) engine operation, filters this air to capture and prevent the passage of particles, and directs filtered airflow to that brush region. Water drainage is provided for in a region near where filtering takes place. The filtered airflow is substantially the only airflow admitted to this region.

Abstract: A shock-load G-force minimizing seat structure and injury-minimizing methodology wherein the seat structure responds principally in non-springy compression, rather than in spring-loading bending, to vertically directed shock loads. The seat structure features an anti-springy frame structure which supports a thin and very lightweight seat cushion support spanner web formed preferably of a non-stretchy material, such as a material made out of elongate carbon-fiber strands.

Abstract: A seat structure with two, lateral-side latching-unlatching mechanisms for enabling smoothly operating releasable locking and unlocking actions between a seat-base and an inclinable seat-back hinged to the seat-base in the seat structure. Two interengageable arcs of gear teeth forming part of each mechanism engage and release selectively under rocker-lever seat-occupant control to lock and unlock the seat-back for inclinational fixation and adjustment, and, as determined by tooth-pitch in the arcs, enable positive locking to take place in a large number of specific, small-angular-difference, seat-back inclinations. A floating cross-shaft, and two rocker cams joined thereto, interconnect the two lateral side mechanisms. The seat-base is fully twist-deformable in a catastrophic event replicating a conventional rack-and-roll test without the seat-back becoming unlocked relative to the seat-base.

Abstract: An impact-G-force, vector-modifying seat structure in a vehicle, which seat structure introduces, in a forward crash situation, and in a generally vertical plane, a special forward, then upward, and then rearward rotation of the base of the spine of a seated occupant. This motion tends to minimize crash injuries.

Abstract: An multi-information-character imaging surveillance system and methodology which employs an optical, daytime, color video imager, an optical, nighttime, light-intensified, black-and-white video imager, a thermal imager, and housing structure closely containing each of said imagers as an assembly in respective, cooperative, relative positions and conditions wherein they share a substantially common point of view. Each of the three imagers has an imaging axis, and the three imaging axes are oriented whereby they are substantially bore-sight aligned at infinity. Further included and employed is computer-controllable, motor-actuatable drive structure which is operatively and drivingly connected to the housing structure, and thus to the contained imager assembly, for producing unitized, selective and controlled surveillance-motion tracking via generally horizontal panning and general vertical tilting motions.

Abstract: An impact-G-force, vector-modifying seat structure in a vehicle, which seat structure introduces, in a forward crash situation, and in a generally vertical plane, a special forward, then upward, and then rearward rotation of the base of the spine of a seated occupant. This motion tends to minimize crash injuries.

Abstract: A seat structure with latching-unlatching mechanism for enabling smoothly operating releaseable locking and unlocking actions between a seat-base and an inclinable seat-back hinged to the seat-base in the seat structure. Two interengageable arcs of gear teeth forming part of the mechanism engage and release selectively under rocker-lever seat-occupant control to lock and unlock the seat-back for inclinational fixation and adjustment, and, as determined by tooth-pitch in the arcs, enable positive locking to take place in a large number of specific, small-angular-difference, seat-back inclinations.

Abstract: A shock-load G-force minimizing seat structure and injury-minimizing methodology wherein the seat structure responds principally in non-springy compression, rather than in spring-loading bending, to vertically directed shock loads. The seat structure features an anti-springy frame structure which supports a thin and very lightweight seat cushion support spanner web formed preferably of a non-stretchy material, such as a material made out of elongate carbon-fiber strands.

Abstract: A seat structure with latching-unlatching mechanism for enabling smoothly operating releaseable locking and unlocking actions between a seat-base and an inclinable seat-back hinged to the seat-base in the seat structure. Two interengageable arcs of gear teeth forming part of the mechanism engage and release selectively under rocker-lever seat-occupant control to lock and unlock the seat-back for inclinational fixation and adjustment, and, as determined by tooth-pitch in the arcs, enable positive locking to take place in a large number of specific, small-angular-difference, seat-back inclinations.

Abstract: A topographically self-stabilizing, dynamic pressure-evenizing, pressure-applying, anatomical dressing which includes a pressure-applying, acceleration-rate-sensitive, temperature and pressure responsive, cushioning layer which responds during a bandaging situation, both statically and dynamically, to maintain relatively uniform all-over pressure beneath it, and against the surface of a site, such as a surgical wound site.

Abstract: A shock-load G-force minimizing seat structure which responds principally in non-springy compression, rather than in spring-loading bending, to vertically directed shock loads. The seat structure features an anti-springy frame structure which supports a thin and very lightweight seat cushion support spanner web formed preferably of a non-stretchy material, such as a material made out of elongate carbon-fibre strands.

Abstract: An anti-projectile barrier fabric which takes the form of a plural-layer assembly of two outer cloth-like layers, each preferably formed of a Nylon material, a pair of foam-like layers, each preferably formed of a cross-linked polyethylene material and disposed inwardly of, and bonded to, the two cloth-like layers, and a central, inner strand layer, preferably formed of elongate, cross-deployed strands of a non-stretchable material, such as Kevlar®, bonded to the confronting inner surfaces of the two foam-like layers.

Abstract: A shoe insole which, within a shoe, combines shock cushioning, heat dissipating, moisture-removing, and low-frictioning contact with the underside of the foot. The insole preferably includes two adhesively bonded layers. The lower layer is a shock-cushioning layer which includes plural, elongate, through-bore perforations that are distributed in a grid fashion throughout the layer, with each perforation extending completely through the thickness of this lower layer, and opening to opposite (upper and lower) faces in the lower layer. The upper layer is a continuous, non-perforated moisture-wicking, low-frictioning, fabric layer which extends across and spans the upper, otherwise open ends of the perforations.

Abstract: A plural-panel articulated (segmented) foldable/unfoldable (in a zigzag fashion) structure which can be unfolded and deployed in the form of a rectangular mat, and which can be folded to form plural other shapes, including a fully-folded shape which takes the form of a stack-cube of panels which is very compact in overall size. Each panel includes a central, anti-projectile barrier structure, and a cushioning foam structure, which offers features and advantages relating to fluid buoyancy, thermal insulation, and cushioning.

Abstract: A multilayer helmet shell wherein inner and outer, structural, load-bearing semi-rigid layers, each formed from an affinity-bonded agglomeration of mechanically interactive, spray-deposited particles, jacket a viscoelastic, acceleration-rate-sensitive, microcellular foam core layer. The mechanical interfaces between the inner and outer jacketing, and the intermediate core, materials take the form of regions of inter-material suffusement.

Abstract: A topographically self-stabilizing, dynamic pressure-evenizing, pressure-applying, anatomical dressing which includes a pressure-applying, acceleration-rate-sensitive, temperature and pressure responsive, cushioning layer which responds during a bandaging situation, both statically and dynamically, to maintain relatively uniform all-over pressure beneath it, and against the surface of a site, such as a surgical wound site.

Abstract: A plural-panel articulated (segmented) foldable/unfoldable (in a zigzag fashion) structure which can be unfolded and deployed in the form of a rectangular mat, and which can be folded to form plural other shapes, including a fully-folded shape which takes the form of a stack-cube of panels which is very compact in overall size. Each panel includes a central, anti-projectile barrier structure, and a cushioning foam structure, which offers features and advantages relating to fluid buoyancy, thermal insulation, and cushioning.

Abstract: A multilayer helmet shell wherein inner and, outer, structural, load-bearing semi-rigid layers, each formed from an affinity-bonded agglomeration of mechanically interactive, spray-deposited particles, jacket a viscoelastic, acceleration-rate-sensitive, microcellular foam core layer. The mechanical interfaces between the inner and outer jacketing, and the intermediate core, materials take the form of regions of inter-material suffusement.