Michael D Palmer

US Patent:

7156744, Jan 2, 2007

Filed:

Jul 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/909088

Inventors:

N. Alan Metni - Orlando FL, US
William J. Kitchen - Orlando FL, US
Kenneth Mort - Morgan Hill CA, US
Charles Eastlake - Port Orange FL, US
Michael Palmer - Poquoson VA, US

Assignee:

Skyventure, LLC - Austin TX

International Classification:

A63G 31/12

US Classification:

472 50, 472 68, 472137

Abstract:

A vertical wind tunnel flight simulator comprises a flight chamber wherein a flier may experience a freefall simulation. Airflow to support the flier is induced by fans connected above the flight chamber through a duct. A staging area having openings to the flight chamber is adjacent to the flight chamber. One or two return air ducts are used to return air from the fans outlet to the fans inlet. Opposed louvers are included on at least one duct segment thereby regulating the temperature via forcing ambient air into the simulator. The use of many duct segments having diverging walls adds commercial value to the system by lowering the height. Mounting components on the roof and behind walls creates a spectacular pedestrian viewing scene of people in flight.

US Patent:

RE43028, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Jul 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/189698

Inventors:

William J. Kitchen - Orlando FL, US
Michael Palmer - Poquoson VA, US

Assignee:

Skyventure, LLC - Orlando FL

International Classification:

A63G 31/00
G09B 9/08

US Classification:

472 49, 472 50, 472136, 434 34, 73147

Abstract:

The present invention is a vertical wind tunnel amusement device. The device comprises a flight chamber wherein a user may experience a freefall through the atmosphere from the safety of an enclosed flight chamber. Airflow sufficient to fully support a user within the flight chamber is induced by a plurality of fans connected above the flight chamber through a duct. A staging area having openings to the flight chamber is adjacent to the flight chamber. A user may enter or retreat from the flight chamber at will through the staging area openings without significantly adjusting the airflow velocity in the flight chamber. A control room is adjacent to the fight chamber whereby an operator may observe a user or users within the flight chamber and thereby safely control the operation of the fans. A projection room is also adjacent to the flight chamber whereby a video of a skydiving experience may be displayed to a user within the flight chamber. A telemetry backpack may be worn by a user or users in the flight chamber so the user can interact with or choose the scenes being projected on the flight chamber.

US Patent:

8485294, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Apr 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/066152

Inventors:

Michael William Palmer - Virginia Beach VA, US

International Classification:

B60K 1/00

US Classification:

180 658, 180 651

Abstract:

An electric automobile includes an electric motor coupled to a first axle that propels the automobile in a desired direction. An alternator or generator is coupled to the second axle and includes an output that powers the electric motor or recharges a power source that powers the electric motor. A gearbox is arranged to harness the reciprocating motion of one of the axles and provide angular motion to the shaft of the generator or alternator.

US Patent:

60831103, Jul 4, 2000

Filed:

Jun 2, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/324282

Inventors:

William J. Kitchen - Celebration FL
Michael Palmer - Poquoson VA

Assignee:

Sky Venture, Inc. - Celebration FL

International Classification:

A63G 3100

US Classification:

472 49

Abstract:

The present invention is a vertical wind tunnel amusement device. The device comprises a flight chamber wherein a user may experience a freefall through the atmosphere from the safety of an enclosed flight chamber. Airflow sufficient to fully support a user within the flight chamber is induced by a plurality of fans connected above the flight chamber through a duct. A staging area having openings to the flight chamber is adjacent to the flight chamber. A user may enter or retreat from the flight chamber at will through the staging area openings without significantly adjusting the airflow velocity in the flight chamber. A control room is adjacent to the fight chamber whereby an operator may observe a user or users within the flight chamber and thereby safely control the operation of the fans. A projection room is also adjacent to the flight chamber whereby a video of a skydiving experience may be displayed to a user within the flight chamber. A telemetry backpack may be worn by a user or users in the flight chamber so the user can interact with or choose the scenes being projected on the flight chamber.

US Patent:

59680547, Oct 19, 1999

Filed:

Feb 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/022061

Inventors:

Stanley D. Yeatts - Yorktown VA
Michael J. Palmer - Poquoson VA

International Classification:

A61B 1742

US Classification:

606120

Abstract:

A device and method are provided for clamping and severing a compressible structure containing a fluid. A clamp having a pair of arms is secured in a clamped position about the structure so that the fluid between the arms is forced outward therefrom. A cutting assembly coupled to the clamp cuts through the pair of arms while in the clamped position to form first and second separated clamps that remain in the clamped position. As a result, the structure is severed and clamped without fluid discharge.