Robert L Childress

US Patent:

8298845, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Dec 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/343017

Inventors:

Robert Childress - Chandler AZ, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

438 47, 438 46

Abstract:

A motion platform configured as automobile racing vehicle simulator is disclosed. The apparatus that embodies the geometry and various methods of articulation related to a motion platform having advantageous geometric relationships are also set forth. In one embodiment enhanced performance of a motion-generating device having a rider or driver is accomplished through the location of the center of mass of a payload as near as practicable to the pivotal center of the payload support. The device has a base supporting an upstanding column and a sled pivotally mounted to the top of the column. The rider is accommodated on the sled. To achieve the event simulated results intended various acts are performed in configuring the motion platform. These include locating a pivotal center of motion on a column in a position above the base of the motion generating device; locating the position of a center of mass, the center of mass calculated from the mass of the sled and the mass of a rider accommodated on the sled; and mounting the sled on the pivotal center of motion of the device such that the located center of mass is close to the pivotal center of motion of the motion platform.

US Patent:

20050099262, May 12, 2005

Filed:

Nov 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/703725

Inventors:

Robert Childress - Chandler AZ, US
Greg Clark - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

G05B019/00

US Classification:

340005600

Abstract:

This invention pertains to the use of a cellular telephone to control a locking module. The locking module is used in controlling access to a secured location, a vehicle, or through a door, or other structure or situation where access is or may be controlled by use of a locking device. Cellular telephone communication links are used to communicate between a base station and a remote lock module such that activity at the remote location is controlled by the base station. Variations and methods with different advantageous features are also described.