Michael A Benjamin

US Patent:

7789010, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

Aug 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/893461

Inventors:

Richard L. Allor - Livonia MI, US
Michael K. Benjamin - Germantown TN, US
David A. DeTroyer - Romulus MI, US
James C. LaLonde - Farmington Hills MI, US
Terry R. Peckham - Waterford MI, US
Alan J. Peleshok - Livonia MI, US
Dainius E. Skiotys - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Ceradyne, Inc. - Costa Mesa CA

International Classification:

F41H 5/00

US Classification:

89 3603, 89 3601, 89 3604, 89 3608, 89 3614, 49 51, 49 64

Abstract:

The adjustable louvered armor window system invention comprises angled louvers made of the lightweight opaque armor. For the front window a viewing window of ballistic glass can be installed, the rear or sides could be solid armor. The louvers have overlaps to provide for gap protection. When no threat is present, the louvers are in the full open position. Once a threat is detected, then the louvers are closed. The movement of the louvers can be accomplished by a push/pull cable, hydraulic pressure, air pressure or other means. The system in the fully open position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial down position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or fully closed position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant, with a small viewing area or port, which is made of ballistic grade transparent armor.

US Patent:

62045776, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Jan 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/477885

Inventors:

Jeffrey Eliot Chottiner - #203 Farmington Hills MI
Jon Barry Joachim - Dearborn MI
Michael Benjamin - Ann Arbor MI

International Classification:

H02K 1500
H02K 1516

US Classification:

310 42

Abstract:

An installation and support apparatus or assembly 18 is provided for use in combination with an electric machine 10, such as a starter-alternator, which is adapted to be operatively installed between the engine block 12 and the transmission assembly 16 of a vehicle. The apparatus 18 includes a stationary support member 20, an generally circular seal member 22, and an outer or rotor engaging bearing 24. Member 20 cooperates with bearing assembly 24 to automatically create or form a relatively precise and uniform gap 54 between the stator assembly 26 and the rotor assembly 30 of electric machine 10.