Patents by Inventor Beverly D. Trott

Beverly D. Trott 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).

  • Automatic weapon simulator
    Patent number: 4217717
    Abstract: A device for simulating the firing of an automatic weapon by firing bullets oth singularly and in bursts. A timing source provides electrical impulses which are randomly spaced in time and also provides pulses which are closely spaced to represent bursts. The bullets are fired by primers which are programmed by the timing source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael P. Canty, Don W. Caudy, Donald J. Hackman, Jeremy M. Harris, Robert W. Mowery, George R. Riley, Beverly D. Trott
  • Portable pressure vessel and closure
    Patent number: 4056212
    Abstract: A portable spherically shaped pressure vessel utilizes a noninterfering sle pivot internally operable door slidably supported against an interior wall surface for safely storing and transporting an improvised explosive device therein. The door in its open position provides rapid unobstructed access through a conveniently positioned reinforced port hole and rapid closure of the port with complete sealing of the explosive contents contained within the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Jon Petty, Beverly D. Trott, Joseph E. Backofen