David D Reeves

US Patent:

53684265, Nov 29, 1994

Filed:

Jun 4, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/072172

Inventors:

David W. Reeves - Aloha OR

Assignee:

Thrustmaster, Inc. - Tigard OR

International Classification:

F16B 3700
F16B 708
B25G 300

US Classification:

411104

Abstract:

A connector having a horizontal channel member and a vertical channel member connected to the horizontal channel member. The vertical member has a lengthwise hole formed therein for receiving a screw. The vertical channel member is connected at a midpoint of the horizontal channel member such that the vertical channel member and the horizontal channel member form a T-shape protrusion. The vertical and the horizontal channel member are attached to a backplate which circumscribes the members. The connector is inserting into a T-shaped channel in a perimeter edge of a second sheet of composite material. A hole formed in a first sheet is positioned over the hole in the connector and a screw is driven into both holes firmly attaching the first sheet to the second sheet.

US Patent:

D3626938, Sep 26, 1995

Filed:

Jun 13, 1994

Appl. No.:

D/024322

Inventors:

Robert L. Carter - Vancouver WA
David W. Reeves - Forest Grove OR
Clarence A. Hoffman - Beaverton OR
Gary L. Moffett - Vancouver WA

Assignee:

Thrustmaster, Inc. - Tigard OR

US Classification:

D21 48

US Patent:

54366402, Jul 25, 1995

Filed:

Nov 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/347587

Inventors:

David W. Reeves - Aloha OR

Assignee:

Thrustmaster, Inc. - Tigard OR

International Classification:

G09G 302

US Classification:

345161

Abstract:

A joystick controller for a video simulation system having a geared potentiometer actuation mechanism. The joystick controller comprises a base, a handle mounted on an actuation shaft, and first and second gimbals pivotally mounted on the base by pivot members for rotational movement about respective axes. The joystick shaft is coupled to the first and second gimbals so that the gimbals rotate about their corresponding axes responsive to movement of the joystick handle. Each gimbal has a corresponding potentiometer for sensing the rotational movement thereof. The first gimbal has a first gear connected thereto for rotational movement therewith. The corresponding potentiometer is mounted on the base opposite the first gear and a second gear is connected to the stem of the potentiometer such that the second gear is in tooth engagement with the first gear. A similar gearing configuration is used to couple the second gimbal to the corresponding potentiometer. A cable is connected to the to the two potentiometers to allow their settings read by the video simulation system when the cable is connected thereto.

US Patent:

D3455807, Mar 29, 1994

Filed:

Jan 21, 1993

Appl. No.:

D/003926

Inventors:

Robert L. Carter - Lake Oswego OR
Gary L. Moffett - Vancouver WA
David W. Reeves - Vancouver WA

Assignee:

Thrustmaster, Inc. - Tigard OR

US Classification:

D19 63

US Patent:

D3516253, Oct 18, 1994

Filed:

Jul 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

D/010325

Inventors:

Robert L. Carter - Lake Oswego OR
David W. Reeves - Aloha OR
Clarence A. Hoffman - Salem OR
Gary L. Moffett - Vancouver WA

Assignee:

Thrustmaster, Inc. - Tigard OR

US Classification:

D21 48