David J. Giurintano
Engineering at Kenilworth Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0008950
Issued Date
Jan 25, 1983
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
1118 Kenilworth Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Professional information
Torso Simulator For Ballistics Testing
US Patent:
2010026, Oct 28, 2010
Filed:
Apr 26, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/767009
Inventors:
David J. Giurintano - Baton Rouge LA, US
Ryckman Callais - Lafayette LA, US
John Paul Cancienne - Baton Rouge LA, US
Jeffrey Lousteau - Houtson TX, US
Jay Tumlin - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Ryckman Callais - Lafayette LA, US
John Paul Cancienne - Baton Rouge LA, US
Jeffrey Lousteau - Houtson TX, US
Jay Tumlin - Breaux Bridge LA, US
Assignee:
ULTIMATE BALLISTICS BOX, LLC - Baton Rouge LA
International Classification:
G01L 5/14, F16M 11/04
US Classification:
73167, 24834603
Abstract:
A device for simulating the torso of an animal or human to determine projectile performance is provided, comprising a support frame; and a plurality of selectively removable simulant inserts, including a hide simulant insert, a muscle simulant insert, a bone simulant insert, and one or more internal organ simulant insert, and wherein the simulant inserts are placed within the support frame in a predetermined order specific to the type of animal or human being simulated. The support frame includes a mounting device to secure the support frame to a ground surface, and a base adapted to orient the support frame at a selectable angle relative to a projectile path. The support frame further includes a locking device adapted to secure the simulant inserts to the support frame. In a preferred embodiment, the locking device includes a fastener slidably disposed within a slot formed in the support frame, and an extended member adapted to contact one of the simulant inserts.