James Hunt Downing

US Patent:

6978523, Dec 27, 2005

Filed:

Jul 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/627066

Inventors:

James R. Downing - Atlanta GA, US
Steve L. Caldwell - Snellville GA, US

Assignee:

Hubbard/Downing, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A44B011/25

US Classification:

24628, 24701

Abstract:

A post attachment device for connecting a helmet to a head and neck support. The device includes a post anchor having a base, a button, a resilient member, a post, a retainer and a catch having a slot with a larger first section connected by a channel to a smaller second section. The button is positioned in an indention in the base with the resilient member positioned therebetween. The post extends through the button, the base and the helmet. The retainer is secured on the post adjacent the inner surface of the helmet. To secure the post attachment device, the catch is orientated over the post. The button is then depressed into the base while the catch is moved backwards to move the post into the second section of the slot.

US Patent:

7120982, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Oct 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246625

Inventors:

James R. Downing - Atlanta GA, US
Steve L. Caldwell - Snellville GA, US

Assignee:

Hubbard/Downing, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A42B 3/00
A42B 7/00
A63B 71/00
A44B 11/25
B23P 13/00
B23P 17/00
B23P 17/04

US Classification:

294011, 29434, 2952501, 2952502, 2952511, 29557, 2411, 2421, 2425, 2468, 24701

Abstract:

A post attachment device for connecting a helmet to a head and neck support. The device includes a post anchor having a base, a button, a resilient member, a post, a retainer and a catch having a slot with a larger first section connected by a channel to a smaller second section. The button is positioned in an indention in the base with the resilient member positioned therebetween. The post extends through the button, the base and the helmet. The retainer is secured on the post adjacent the inner surface of the helmet. To secure the post attachment device, the catch is orientated over the post. The button is then depressed into the base while the catch is moved backwards to move the post into the second section of the slot.

US Patent:

7231698, Jun 19, 2007

Filed:

Dec 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/311492

Inventors:

James R. Downing - Atlanta GA, US
Steve L. Caldwell - Snellville GA, US

Assignee:

Hubbard/Downing, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A44B 11/25

US Classification:

24628, 2411, 2425, 24701

Abstract:

A post attachment device for connecting a helmet to a head and neck support. The device includes a post anchor having a base, a button, a resilient member, a post, a retainer and a catch having a slot with a larger first section connected by a channel to a smaller second section. The button is positioned in an indention in the base with the resilient member positioned therebetween. The post extends through the button, the base and the helmet. The retainer is secured on the post adjacent the inner surface of the helmet. To secure the post attachment device, the catch is orientated over the post. The button is then depressed into the base while the catch is moved backwards to move the post into the second section of the slot.

US Patent:

7234210, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

May 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/121448

Inventors:

Mark A. Stiles - Atlanta GA, US
Alan L. Wilcox - Atlanta GA, US
James R. Downing - Atlanta GA, US
Steve L. Caldwell - Snellville GA, US

Assignee:

Hubbard/Downing, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A44B 11/25

US Classification:

24628, 24701, 2411, 2425, 29434

Abstract:

A post attachment device for connecting a helmet to a head and neck support. The device includes a post anchor having a base, a button, a resilient member, a post, a retainer and a catch having a slot with a larger first section connected by a channel to a smaller second section. The button is positioned in an indention in the base with the resilient member positioned therebetween. The post extends through the button, the base and the helmet. The retainer is secured on the post adjacent the inner surface of the helmet. To secure the post attachment device, the catch is orientated over the post. The button is then pressed into the base while the catch is moved backwards to move the post into the second section of the slot.

US Patent:

7426773, Sep 23, 2008

Filed:

Jun 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/811536

Inventors:

James R. Downing - Atlanta GA, US
Steve L. Caldwell - Snellville GA, US

Assignee:

Hubbard/Downing, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A44B 11/25

US Classification:

24628, 2411, 2425, 24401

Abstract:

A post attachment device for connecting a helmet to a head and neck support. The device includes a post anchor having a base, a button, a resilient member, a post, a retainer and a catch having a slot with a larger first section connected by a channel to a smaller second section. The button is positioned in an indention in the base with the resilient member positioned therebetween. The post extends through the button, the base and the helmet. The retainer is secured on the post adjacent the inner surface of the helmet. To secure the post attachment device, the catch is orientated over the post. The button is then depressed into the base while the catch is moved backwards to move the post into the second section of the slot.

US Patent:

20140020163, Jan 23, 2014

Filed:

Jul 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/553048

Inventors:

Mark A. Stiles - Atlanta GA, US
James R. Downing - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

HUBBARD DOWNING INC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A41D 13/05

US Classification:

2468

Abstract:

A head and neck support (HANS) device comprises a yoke structure having a low collar, a left leg and a right leg extending respectively from a left side and a right side of the low collar, and a tether having a strap coupled to the low collar and a pair of catches connected to two ends of the strap. The low collar is characterized with a distance between a central line of the tether and a top end of each leg, where the distance is less than 70 mm. The catches of the tether are operable to attach to a helmet of the driver so as to engage the low collar with the helmet of the driver.

US Patent:

42727995, Jun 9, 1981

Filed:

Jan 29, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/007073

Inventors:

James R. Downing - Northridge CA

International Classification:

F21L 1100
F21V 100
F21V 702

US Classification:

362145

Abstract:

A surface floodlight assembly for use in a heliport lighting system which provides a wide-angle horizontal beam spread and a very narrow vertical beam spread. A pair of sealed beam high-intensity floodlights mounted in a case with their respective axes at a predetermined angle provide a wide horizontal angle of convergence while limiting the vertical angle. The case enclosing the floodlights has a cover including a perimeter marking light which has a lens providing a wide angle of divergence. Mounting tabs are provided on the case for securing it in place and positioning groups of the floodlight assemblies around a heliport pad such that maximum illumination is obtained over a substantial portion of the pad. To minimize glare, a shroud is incorporated into the case limiting the divergence of the floodlight beams to prevent glare. Each floodlight assembly is a complete self-contained unit including a power supply which provides varying selections of brilliance and it can be permanently mounted or be portable.

US Patent:

42481058, Feb 3, 1981

Filed:

Sep 27, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/946145

Inventors:

James W. Downing - Buena Park CA
Teunes Verhoeven - Long Beach CA

Assignee:

McDonnell Douglas Corporation - Long Beach CA

International Classification:

F16H 144
F16D 900
G05G 700

US Classification:

747105

Abstract:

A mechanical power transmission apparatus, of the differential gear type, for actuating an airplane control surface requiring two independent actuator inputs to a single control surface. Asymmetric loading to the control surface is accommodated by a mechanical fuse link. The fuse link is provided by employing a shear pin to attach the pinion gear to the pinion shaft, designed to fail at a predetermined differential torque between the two driven bevel gears. Positive disengagement of the gears is provided following fuse link release.