Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuselage and body construction
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-12
2008-11-04
Eldred, John W (Department: 3641)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuselage and body construction
C297S216100, C297S216170
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445181
ABSTRACT:
An energy attenuating apparatus for use with a seat includes an elongated attenuator having a resistance to bending which varies along its length. A bending mechanism defining a nonlinear path receives the attenuator. Translation of the bending mechanism relative to the attenuator in a lengthwise direction of the attenuator produces bending of the attenuator to absorb energy applied to the energy attenuating apparatus.
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Gaito Joseph M.
Knoll Frank H.
Cahn & Samuels LLP
East/West Industries, Inc.
Eldred John W
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