公开(公告)号：US10539397B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15951752

申请日：2018-04-12

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  David G. Kent ,  John P. Bousquet ,  Christopher Jay Palmer

IPC: F41G7/22 ,  F42B19/01

Abstract: A torpedo apparatus comprises a propulsion module operable to propel the torpedo apparatus through water and a steering module operatively coupled to the propulsion module. The steering module including a plurality of fins which are controllable for controlling a direction of travel of the torpedo apparatus through water. A plurality of head modules are removably and interchangeably attachable to the torpedo apparatus, wherein each of the head modules houses at least one guidance assembly and at least one utility assembly. A power supply module is configured to provide power to the propulsion module, the steering module, and an attached one of the head modules.

公开(公告)号：US20190208854A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US16242246

申请日：2019-01-08

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  John P. Bousquet ,  Gary M. Lemire

IPC: A42B3/30 ,  A42B3/04 ,  F41H1/04 ,  G01S19/13

CPC classification number: A42B3/30 ,  A42B3/04 ,  A42B3/042 ,  A42B3/0433

Abstract: A ballistic helmet system having an integrated circuit layer electrically coupled to one or more powered devices, where the ballistic helmet is configured to operate and control the powered devices. The ballistic helmet system comprises a base layer configured to retain the circuit layer. The circuit layer comprises one or more circuit substrates, which may be formed of a flexible material capable of withstanding elevated temperatures that may result from the bonding and curing process of the helmet components.

公开(公告)号：US20190199975A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US16292853

申请日：2019-03-05

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  F41A17/06 ,  H04N5/91 ,  F41G1/35

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  F41A17/063 ,  F41G1/35 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/91

Abstract: A wearable illuminating and video recording system for use in conjunction with a handheld firearm includes a housing having first and second ports in a surface of the housing. A light source is disposed within the housing and positioned to emit light through the first port. A camera module is disposed within the housing and positioned to detect images through the second port. A recording module is disposed within the housing for receiving a video signal from the camera and storing data representative of the video signal. A power supply is disposed within the housing for providing power to operate the light source, camera, and recording module. An RF tag is disposed within the housing and a circuit including an RFID reader is associated with the firearm. The RFID reader is configured to transmit signals to the RF tag and receive signals from the RF tag and the circuit is configured to control operation of the firearm.

公开(公告)号：US10264840B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15708523

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Justin D. Harris

IPC: A42B3/04

Abstract: In one aspect, a shroud assembly for headgear includes a frame having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear. An insert is formed of metal or metal alloy and is attached to a front side of the frame. The insert is configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly. The frame includes first and second spaced flexible walls disposed on the front side of the frame on opposite sides of the insert. The first and second flexible walls are spaced a sufficient distance apart to provide an interference fit between the mounting assembly and the first and second flexible walls. In another embodiment, the shroud assembly further includes a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear. In another aspect, a method for attaching a mounting assembly to headgear is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20190107247A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16155328

申请日：2018-10-09

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Gary M. Lemire

IPC: F16M13/02 ,  A42B3/06 ,  A42B3/04

Abstract: A helmet mount system for attaching a device to a helmet comprises a threaded interface assembly having an outer portion and a threaded insert received within a cavity formed in the outer portion. The outer portion has an inward facing surface configured to receive an adhesive layer for coupling the inward facing surface to a surface of the helmet. In a further aspect, a ballistic helmet having the helmet mount system herein is provided, wherein the helmet mount system does not penetrate a ballistic layer of the ballistic shell.

公开(公告)号：US09964386B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US14792961

申请日：2015-07-07

Applicant: WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel

IPC: F42B15/08 ,  F42B5/02 ,  F42B5/10 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/64 ,  F42B15/01 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G01N33/00 ,  F42B15/00

CPC classification number: F42B15/08 ,  F42B5/02 ,  F42B5/10 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/64 ,  F42B15/01 ,  G01N33/0075 ,  G08B21/182

Abstract: In one aspect, a modular air sampling system includes a sensor module defining a nose, the sensor module including a sensor for sampling contaminants in the atmosphere. A processing and sending module includes processing electronics in communication with the sensor for receiving a signal from the sensor representative of sampled contaminants in the atmosphere. The processing and sending module further includes a radio frequency transmitter operably coupled to the processing electronics for transmitting a radio frequency signal representative of one or more contaminants sensed by the sensor. In another aspect, a modular air sampling system includes a sensor module containing the sensor, processing electronics, and radio frequency transmitter within the sensor module housing.

公开(公告)号：US20170303099A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15584763

申请日：2017-05-02

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Travis S. Mitchell

IPC: H04W4/10

CPC classification number: H04W4/10

Abstract: A communication system includes a headset including a microphone and an audio speaker installed on the headset, the headset including an RF transceiver configured to perform wireless communication with a two-way radio having a push-to-talk communication channel. The RF transceiver is further configured to perform wireless communication with an information handling system. The headset includes processing electronics configured to process an input signal from the microphone and output a first processed signal to the RF transceiver and to process an input signal from the RF transceiver and output a second processed signal to the speaker. A remote control unit is configured to perform wireless communication with the headset, the remote control unit including a remote control unit interface disposed thereon for selectively configuring the headset to function as an audio interface for the push-to-talk communication channel and an audio interface for the information handling system.

公开(公告)号：US20170184835A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15456851

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Travis S. Mitchell ,  Nathaniel G. Wright

IPC: G02B23/18 ,  A42B3/04

CPC classification number: G02B23/18 ,  A42B3/042 ,  G02B27/0149 ,  G02B2027/0156

Abstract: A helmet mount for attaching a viewing device to a helmet includes a helmet interface assembly removably attachable to the helmet. A pivot arm is attached to the helmet interface assembly and is pivotal about a horizontal, transverse axis. A carriage member is carried on the pivot arm and slidable between the distal end and the proximal end of the pivot arm. The carriage member includes a bridge member integral therewith, the bridge member including a first fastener configured to removably attach a first viewing device and a second fastener configured to attach a second viewing device.

公开(公告)号：US09674676B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14601815

申请日：2015-01-21

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Travis S. Mitchell

IPC: H04W4/10

CPC classification number: H04W4/10

Abstract: A communication system includes a headset including a microphone and an audio speaker installed on the headset, the headset including an RF transceiver configured to perform wireless communication with a two-way radio having a push-to-talk communication channel. The RF transceiver is further configured to perform wireless communication with an information handling system. The headset includes processing electronics configured to process an input signal from the microphone and output a first processed signal to the RF transceiver and to process an input signal from the RF transceiver and output a second processed signal to the speaker. A remote control unit is configured to perform wireless communication with the headset, the remote control unit including a remote control unit interface disposed thereon for selectively configuring the headset to function as an audio interface for the push-to-talk communication channel and an audio interface for the information handling system.

公开(公告)号：US09625699B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14802004

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.

Inventor： James W. Teetzel ,  Justin D. Harris ,  Travis S. Mitchell

IPC: G02B23/18 ,  G02B23/16

CPC classification number: G02B23/18 ,  G02B23/16

Abstract: An improved monocular/binocular bridge and helmet mounting device employing same for an optical device are provided. The mounting device herein includes a mount with a bridge attachment for providing multiple options for a monocular or binocular optical device and multiple options for moving the attached optical device to any of multiple stowed positions out of the user's line of sight when the optical device is not in use. The bridge attachment and multiple stow positions also allow the unit to be adapted for a variety of viewing devices.