Patents by Inventor Don D. Doty

Don D. Doty 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: 4223454
    Abstract: A marksmanship training system is disclosed as comprising a viewing screen pon which a scenic picture having a predetermined target included therein is projected by a combination motion picture projector and film. A plurality of simulated rifles shoot laser light shots of different colors, respectively, at the target located within the image of said projected motion picture scene. A like plurality of receiver channels respond to the colors of said laser shots respectively, and as a result of being properly synchronized with said projector and film, determine and indicate the number of target "hits" for any given number of shots. A color television camera and video tape recorder monitor training exercises, and a video tape player permits the playback thereof for additional training purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Windell N. Mohon, Frank J. Oharek, Robert J. Entwistle, David T. Long, John C. McKechnie, Don D. Doty