Patents by Inventor Barry E. Gerst

Barry E. Gerst 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).

  • Solostart safety mount
    Patent number: 6085711
    Abstract: A model airplane starter motor mount for supporting the motor having a slidable glider platform movable on a stationary base to start a model airplane when the propeller spinner is pressed against the rubber clutch bushing on the motor. Roller bearings are positioned between the glider platform and the stationary base for sliding the glider platform. There is an acutuator attached to the stationary base at one end and to the glider platform to flex the actuator on the glider platform, and actuate a switch on the starter motor to start the starter motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Inventor: Barry E. Gerst