Patents by Inventor Brian A. Downey

Brian A. Downey 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).

  • Hand control throttle system
    Patent number: 10308114
    Abstract: A hand control throttle system includes an actuating mechanism and a sensor. The system is mounted to a standard steering wheel for a vehicle, so that a disabled driver can operate the throttle using a single hand (either right or left) while the hand is also holding the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventors: Brian A. Downey, Ryan A. Downey, Philip W. Worthington
  • Hand control throttle system
    Patent number: 9393867
    Abstract: A hand control throttle system includes an actuating mechanism and a sensor. The system is mounted to a standard steering wheel for a vehicle, so that a disabled driver can operate the throttle using a single hand (either right or left) while the hand is also holding the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: Brian A. Downey, Ryan A. Downey, Philip W. Worthington
  • Hand Control Throttle System
    Publication number: 20150258890
    Abstract: A hand control throttle system includes an actuating mechanism and a sensor. The system is mounted to a standard steering wheel for a vehicle, so that a disabled driver can operate the throttle using a single hand (either right or left) while the hand is also holding the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Brian A. Downey, Ryan A. Downey, Philip W. Worthington