Patents by Inventor S. Clayton Troutman

S. Clayton Troutman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7806371
    Abstract: The present invention is a radio-controlled (RC) model aircraft system with laser tag capabilities. A transmitter and receiver are each installed in at least two separate RC aircrafts. The transmitter on one aircraft emits an infrared light beam to the receiver on the other aircraft(s) that changes the infrared signal to a first servo to move an arm, which releases a model aircraft door behind which there are ribbons. The ribbons escape from the aircraft wings to show a hit. An optional second servo operate a smoke screen and eject a pilot to simulate actual combat. The system may also include audio and lighting effects to simulate firing and hit sequences with accompanying theatrical, physical effects including release of smoke and ribbons, and ejection of the pilot that realistically simulates air combat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: S. Clayton Troutman
  • Publication number: 20090050747
    Abstract: The present invention is a radio-controlled (RC) model aircraft system with laser tag capabilities. A transmitter and receiver are each installed in at least two separate RC aircrafts. The transmitter on one aircraft emits an infrared light beam to the receiver on the other aircraft(s) that changes the infrared signal to a first servo to move an arm, which releases a model aircraft door behind which there are ribbons. The ribbons escape from the aircraft wings to show a hit. An optional second servo operate a smoke screen and eject a pilot to simulate actual combat. The system may also include audio and lighting effects to simulate firing and hit sequences with accompanying theatrical, physical effects including release of smoke and ribbons, and ejection of the pilot that realistically simulates air combat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: S. Clayton Troutman