Patents by Inventor Eugene F. LaCroix

Eugene F. LaCroix 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: 4842277
    Abstract: An improved hand carried stick is provided for law enforcement personnel serving them as a billy, night stick, or baton, in the conventional way, with the additional self contained operational provisions when selectively activated via finger tipped switches, of: daylight or nighttime random threatening sparking along the projecting length portion thereof, a concentrated continuous ring like threatening sparking around the projecting end thereof, and/or the emitting of a temporary blinding laser beam of light from the projecting end thereof. The blinding of a person lasts only during the operation of this laser light of the improved hand carried stick, when a person or persons must be threatened to be subdued or be subdued by a person charged with law enforcement. The self contained electrical energy of this baton is supplied by one of two 9 volt direct current batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Inventor: Eugene F. LaCroix
  • Patent number: 4372640
    Abstract: The cylindrical lens eccentrically mounted to a rotating shaft having a predetermined RPM for reciprocal movement in front of the laser beam generating and projecting a visually continuous line perpendicular to the axis of the cylindrical lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Inventor: Eugene F. LaCroix
  • Patent number: 4357649
    Abstract: A mounting for use in conjunction with a laser in an installation where the structure may be subjected to destructive shock. The structure includes an external rigid shell to contain the laser head and power supply panel. The shell encloses impact absorbing shock mounts or plates which serve to retain shock reduction cushions which surround the laser head and support it within the shell returning it to its appropriate position following shock. A shock absorbing bracket is provided to mount the entire unit in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1982
    Inventor: Eugene F. LaCroix