Jeffrey R Kelly

US Patent:

7121032, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Feb 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/050318

Inventors:

Terrance E. Daul - Hamburg NY, US
Jeffrey T. Kelly - Orchard Park NY, US
Daniel C. Radice - Eden NY, US
Brian C. Bucholtz - Lakeview NY, US
Thomas J. Miller - Clarence NY, US

Assignee:

Enidine, Inc. - Orchard Park NY

International Classification:

F41A 21/00

US Classification:

42 106, 42 74

Abstract:

A recoil pad for a shoulder firearm includes at least one piston member that is caused to move axially from an initial axial position to a second axial position upon application of the recoil force from the firearm. The axial movement of the piston member causes fluid movement within a column relative to a variable or fixed orifice area wherein the fluid movement causes resistance that absorbs the energy. A mechanical and/or hydraulic and/or elastomeric feature returns the piston to the initial axial position upon cessation of the applied recoiling force.

US Patent:

20120098174, Apr 26, 2012

Filed:

Oct 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/911246

Inventors:

Shubin Ruan - Williamsville NY, US
Jeffrey T. Kelly - Orchard Park NY, US

Assignee:

ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B60N 2/50
B60N 2/42
B60N 2/54
F16F 13/00
B60N 2/52

US Classification:

267131, 26714013

Abstract:

A weight compensating shock isolator assembly includes at least one spring with preload to return the isolator to an initial position, the at least one spring exerting a spring force that changes during the isolator stroke. The isolator includes a hydraulic cylinder containing hydraulic fluid and a piston that moves relative to the hydraulic cylinder, wherein hydraulic fluid is forced through or around a piston head during relative movement thereof with respect to the hydraulic cylinder to create a resisting force that is stroke and velocity dependent, with the damping constant C changing with stroke.

US Patent:

20130247330, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/796002

Inventors:

Jeffrey T. Kelly - Orchard Park NY, US
John M. Janak - West Seneca NY, US
Timothy J. Boerschig - Amherst NY, US

Assignee:

ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, LLC - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

E05D 11/00
E05D 11/06
F16F 9/12

US Classification:

16319, 188296

Abstract:

A damping assembly for a pivoting stowage bin includes a rotary hydraulic damper that is mounted on the pivot axis of the stowage bin. The rotary hydraulic damper includes a damper body that receives a rotor having at least one vane moved through contained hydraulic fluid. Preferably, an exterior bearing surface on the damper precludes the active damping elements from radial loads, while a distributed attachment of the rotor to the pivoting bin enables reduced torque loads. The damper can include an integrated flow-control valve for controlling the opening rate of the pivoting bin as well as an integrated mechanical stop for the bin.

US Patent:

60655739, May 23, 2000

Filed:

Sep 4, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/146782

Inventors:

Jeffrey Thomas Kelly - Orchard Park NY

Assignee:

Enidine, Inc. - Orchard Park NY

International Classification:

F16F 944

US Classification:

1883191

Abstract:

An adjustable energy absorption device whose setting can be rendered tamper-proof, and a method of rendering the setting of an adjustable energy absorption device tamper-proof. The device is of the type that includes an outer cylinder and an adjustment member extending from one end thereof, the rotational position of the adjustment member determining the resisting force setting of the device. A frangible portion connects a first end portion of the adjustment member to a second end portion thereof, the first end portion being freely accessible from outside the outer cylinder, and the second end portion being retained within the outer cylinder. The resisting force setting of the device is adjusted to a predetermined setting by gripping the first end portion and rotating the adjustment member. The first end portion is then broken away from the second end portion at the frangible portion to thus render the setting of the device tamper-proof and, for all practical purposes, permanent.

US Patent:

20210039525, Feb 11, 2021

Filed:

Aug 6, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/533031

Inventors:

- WILMINGTON DE, US
JEFFREY KELLY - ORCHARD PARK NY, US

Assignee:

ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES LLC - WILMINGTON DE

International Classification:

B60N 2/22
B64D 11/06
A47C 1/024

Abstract:

Technologies are described for assemblies to recline a seat. The assemblies may comprise a shaft, a threaded end at a first end of the shaft, a Stroke limiter, a seat back mounting, a mounting fastener, an energy absorber, and at least one locknut. A first end of the Stroke limiter may be attached to a second end of the shaft. The seat back mounting may be attached to a second end of the Stroke limiter and the mounting fastener. The energy absorber may be a kinetic energy absorbing element and the shaft may pass through the energy absorber. The locknut may be configured to secure the shaft of the seat recline assembly to the seat frame mounting with the end of the shaft attached to the Stroke limiter on a first side of the seat frame mounting and the energy absorber on a second side of the seat frame mounting.

US Patent:

20190085930, Mar 21, 2019

Filed:

Nov 20, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/196408

Inventors:

- Wilmington DE, US
Jeffrey T. Kelly - Orchard Park NY, US
Marshall W. Downing - Erie PA, US
John T. Koscielniak - Blasdell NY, US
Jeffrey N. Weisbeck - Orchard Park NY, US
Gregory Herman - Hamburg NY, US
James Senneff - Buffalo NY, US

International Classification:

F16F 13/24
F16F 13/08

Abstract:

A shock absorbing apparatus includes a flexible membrane defining an accumulator cavity, and a compression assembly defining a compression cavity. The compression assembly is disposed within the flexible membrane such that viscous fluid contained within the cavities may be exchanged therebetween by a damping orifice, fluid conduit and or valve mechanism. The accumulator cavity deforms in response to the application of a transmitted impact load, and is capable of storing and releasing potential energy in response to the application and cessation of the transmitted impact load.

US Patent:

20170314583, Nov 2, 2017

Filed:

Apr 26, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/497509

Inventors:

- Wilmington DE, US
Terrance E. Daul - Hamburg NY, US
Jeffrey T. Kelly - Orchard Park NY, US

International Classification:

F15B 15/20
F15B 15/14
B64C 1/14
F15B 15/14
F15B 15/22
F15B 15/22

Abstract:

An actuator includes a piston assembly movably disposed within an assembly housing having a fixedly supported end and an opposing end that receives a movable piston assembly. The piston assembly includes a piston rod and an attached piston head having a fixed orifice as well as an orifice with a check valve to create rate control of the assembly. Hydraulic fluid is caused to move through the axially movable piston head based on compressive and tensile loads imparted to the assembly. A plurality of pre-loaded springs are configured to selectively provide pressure relief in the event the orifices of the piston become clogged, wherein the plurality of pre-loaded springs, such as disc springs, further provide an energy absorbing function of the assembly based on loading conditions.

US Patent:

20160215845, Jul 28, 2016

Filed:

Jan 25, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/005419

Inventors:

- Wilmington DE, US
Jeffrey T. Kelly - Orchard Park NY, US
Marshall W. Downing - Erie PA, US
John T. Koscielniak - Blasdell NY, US
Jeffrey N. Weisbeck - Orchard Park NY, US

International Classification:

F16F 9/22
F16F 13/10
F16F 9/516
F16F 13/00
F16F 9/19

Abstract:

A shock absorbing apparatus includes a flexible membrane defining an accumulator cavity, and a compression assembly defining a compression cavity. The compression assembly is disposed within the flexible membrane such that viscous fluid contained within the cavities may be exchanged therebetween by a damping orifice, fluid conduit and or valve mechanism. The accumulator cavity deforms in response to the application of a transmitted impact load, and is capable of storing and releasing potential energy in response to the application and cessation of the transmitted impact load.