Patents by Inventor Donald Trent

Donald Trent 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).

  • Publication number: 20070235582
    Abstract: A high-speed vertical take-off and land aircraft includes a body with an engine supported by the body. A fan assembly is also carried by the body. The fan assembly includes a hub and a plurality of blades to provide vertical lift for the aircraft. A plurality of frictionless air bearings vertically support the fan assembly while a plurality of idler wheels horizontally center the fan assembly. In addition the aircraft includes an active system for sensing vibration and balancing the fan assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Gordon Ow, Donald Trent
  • Publication number: 20060200479
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an on-line system for facilitating the production of forms, such as business cards, stationery, catalogues and generally any printed matter. Relatively permanent material for the production of forms is stored as a form structure in a computing system repository. The system receives copy information input by a user and combines it with the form structure to produce a finished artwork which is transmitted to a printery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Smith, Donald Trent
  • Patent number: 4128259
    Abstract: A sway limiting linkage for a vehicle. A pair of lever members is pivotally mounted on running gear of the vehicle. Inner arms of the lever members are connected to swing up and down together. Outer arms of the lever members are linked to body frame members of the vehicle to cause the body frame members to move toward and away from the running gear in unison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Inventor: Donald Trent