Scott D Patterson

US Patent:

6488504, Dec 3, 2002

Filed:

Oct 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/689329

Inventors:

Scott D. Patterson - Pleasanton CA 94566

International Classification:

G09B 1916

US Classification:

434 33, 244 1711

Abstract:

A non-flying land based training or testing vehicle with helicopter style main controls and capable of transporting at least one human operator. A preferred embodiment includes a chassis; ground contacting wheels supporting the chassis; a power-plant for driving a wheel and propelling the vehicle; at least one seat for the operator. The controls simulating helicopter controls are within reach of the operator and operatively connected with a computer and electric/hydraulic mechanisms (for example only) to provide similar effects as helicopter controls when manipulated. Such controls include a hand manipulable cyclic (joystick) providing an X-axis output for steering vehicle heading and a Y-axis output for determining forward or reverse travel; a lever style hand operated collective applying various loads to the power-plant to simulate changes in main-rotor blade pitch; and a grip for power-plant RPM manual manipulation by the operator for learning or practicing the maintenance of RPM under changing loads associated with various positions of the collective. Also included is a pair of foot pedals for making the rear wheels steer more than or less than the front wheels in a four wheel steering embodiment, and for simulating tail-rotor blade pitch or anti-torque control of a helicopter.

US Patent:

8323129, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/564777

Inventors:

Rene P. Meyer - Livermore CA, US
Scott D. Patterson - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 59/02
A63B 65/12

US Classification:

473513, D21724

Abstract:

An elongated shaft has a shock-absorbing core, a fiber-reinforced durable plastic outer skin encasing the core, and an elongated stiffening member encased within the core. The elongated stiffening member may be a spar or a hollow tube. If it is a hollow tube, the tube may contain a weight that moves along the inside of the tube as the shaft is swung. The shaft also has a way to attach athletic equipment, such as a lacrosse head frame and net or hockey blade, to one end.

US Patent:

20070049431, Mar 1, 2007

Filed:

Jul 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/460973

Inventors:

Rene Meyer - Livermore CA, US
Scott Patterson - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 59/02

US Classification:

473513000

Abstract:

An elongated shaft has a shock-absorbing core, a fiber-reinforced durable plastic outer skin encasing the core, and an elongated stiffening member encased within the core. The elongated stiffening member may be a spar or a hollow tube. If it is a hollow tube, the tube may contain a weight that moves along the inside of the tube as the shaft is swung. The shaft also has a way to attach athletic equipment, such as a lacrosse head frame and net, to one end.

US Patent:

53754409, Dec 27, 1994

Filed:

Aug 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/108308

Inventors:

Scott D. Patterson - Pleasanton CA

International Classification:

B65D 5514

US Classification:

70 63

Abstract:

A small and lightweight, and thus hand carried storage case for a handgun is provided in a plastic rectangular container having a lockable lid. The interior chamber of the case is sized and structured for securely retaining a handgun in a stationary position. The interior floor of the storage case has a hollow cylindrical post over which the trigger guard of the handgun must be placed when inserted into the case. An aperture located on the lid aligns with the hollow post, creating a passageway through the case. The passageway is structured for retaining a small lock bolt which is retained in position with a conventional padlock. Once the lid is affixed to the case and secured with the locking apparatus, the gun cannot be removed from the case.