Patents by Inventor Gary H. Packman

Gary H. Packman 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).

  • 3-D simulator ride
    Patent number: 6113500
    Abstract: A 3-D simulator amusement ride is disclosed. The ride includes a motion base formed in a hexagonal pattern with up to six degrees of freedom of movement, a passenger enclosure supported upon the motion base, a 3-D video image system attached to the enclosure and a computerized control system which functions to synchronize the movement of the enclosure to a viewed 3-D video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Cinema Ride, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell J. Francis, Gary H. Packman
  • 3-D simulator ride
    Patent number: 5857917
    Abstract: A 3-D simulator amusement ride dimensioned to fit within existing buildings having 12 to 15 foot high ceilings. The ride includes a motion base formed in a hexagonal pattern with up to six degrees of freedom of movement, a passenger enclosure supported upon the motion base, a 3-D video image system attached to the enclosure and a computerized control system which functions to synchronize the movement of the enclosure to a projected 3-D video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Inventors: Mitchell J. Francis, Gary H. Packman