Patents by Inventor Clarence H. Winfree

Clarence H. Winfree 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).

  • Laboratory turret shaker
    Patent number: 4564356
    Abstract: A mechanical shaker mechanism used in the laboratory for imparting oscillry motions to a military tank turret. The mechanism can be programmed to duplicate test track conditions at lesser cost then would be required to operate a complete tank on a proving ground. The mechanism is designed to include special link mechanisms between the power devices and the turret-support ring. Other stabilizer link mechanisms are provided between the turret-support ring and stationary anchorage points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Clarence H. Winfree
  • Miniature target tank
    Patent number: 4155554
    Abstract: A miniature vehicle usable by the military for target training. The vehicle ontains a radio receiver and propulsion-steering means responsive to radio output for causing the vehicle to execute evasive maneuvers. A technician equipped with a radio sending set at a remote location causes the minature vehicle to execute unexpected evasive maneuvers, while soldiers undergoing training fire rifle rounds at the vehicle in a simulated battle field situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Ignatious E. Adamski, Clarence H. Winfree