Michael Donovan Mcelroy

US Patent:

7805767, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Oct 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/246281

Inventors:

Michael McElroy - Gilbert AZ, US
Eric Hoenes - Austin TX, US
Louise Sengupta - Ellicott City MD, US
Somnath Sengupta - Ellicott City MD, US
Valent Horvatich - Scottsdale AZ, US
Allister McNeish - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

BAE Systems Land & Armaments - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

F41H 5/00
F41H 1/02
F41H 5/04
F41H 5/02

US Classification:

2 25

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.

US Patent:

8020220, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Oct 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/246272

Inventors:

Michael McElroy - Gilbert AZ, US
Fielder Stanton Lyons - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

BAE Systems Land & Armaments - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A42B 1/24

US Classification:

2467, 29721612, 428174, 524424

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.

US Patent:

8313602, Nov 20, 2012

Filed:

Jan 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/005019

Inventors:

Brian H. Jones - San Gabriel CA, US
Michael James McElroy - Gilbert AZ, US
Valent Horvatich - Scottsdale AZ, US
Jeffrey A. Mears - Chandler AZ, US
Lisa Owen - Charlotte NC, US

Assignee:

BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc. - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

B65H 81/00

US Classification:

156189, 156184, 156186, 156187, 156193, 156194

Abstract:

Methods for manufacturing a protective helmet for the military and other uses are disclosed. Embodiments of the method include winding ballistic-tolerant tape or fibers to create a preform, placing the preform into a first mold member having an interior that defines a helmet-shaped cavity, and pressing together the first mold member against a second mold member that includes a pressurized bladder member. The method may further include pressurizing the bladder until the first and second mold members are heated and adhesives have melted or cured. The first and second mold members are cooled and the preform is removed from the first and second mold members.

US Patent:

8464407, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Dec 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/976285

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe - Gilbert AZ, US
Michael James McElroy - Gilbert AZ, US

Assignee:

BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc. - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A44B 11/26

US Classification:

24634, 24648

Abstract:

A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest.

US Patent:

8502506, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Jan 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/688770

Inventors:

Michael McElroy - Gilbert AZ, US
Valent Horvatich - Scottsdale AZ, US
Daniel Furth - Mesa AZ, US
Kenneth Sego, Jr. - Phoenix AZ, US
Kenneth Lee Von Der Ahe - Gilbert AZ, US
Eric Hoenes - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group Inc. - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
H02J 7/04
F41H 1/02

US Classification:

320136, 320132, 320134, 320152, 2 25

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.

US Patent:

20120178270, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Feb 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/392948

Inventors:

Michael McElroy - Gilbert AZ, US
Valent Horvatich - Scottsdale AZ, US
Daniel P. Furth - Mesa AZ, US
Andrew R. Slater - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE & DEFENSE GROUP INC. - PHOENIX AZ

International Classification:

H01R 11/30
H01R 24/00

US Classification:

439 39, 439660

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.

Address:

6600 Warner Ave UNIT 96, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Phone:

(714)7677795

VIN:

KMHDU4AD9AU189686

Make:

HYUNDAI

Model:

ELANTRA

Year:

2010