Patents by Inventor Gregory T. Smith

Gregory T. Smith 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).

  • Self-propelled treadmill recreational vehicle
    Patent number: 7419175
    Abstract: An operator-propelled, four-wheel vehicle uses a treadmill to drive two rear wheels through a bicycle type derailleur and sprocket gear shifter which provides gear changing capability. The front wheels, each of which have disk brakes, are steered by an automotive type steering apparatus. A vertical extension from the steering mechanism at the front of the vehicle mounts a horizontal steering bar to provide steering control. The steering bar also mounts control grips and cables for the front disk brakes and clutch assembly, as well as the gear shifter. An automatic breaking system ensures that an unmanned vehicle will remain in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Hikecycle, Incorporated
    Inventor: Gregory T. Smith
  • SELF-PROPELLED TREADMILL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20080039289
    Abstract: An operator-propelled, four-wheel vehicle uses a treadmill to drive two rear wheels through a bicycle type derailleur and sprocket gear shifter which provides gear changing capability. The front wheels, each of which have disk brakes, are steered by an automotive type steering apparatus. A vertical extension from the steering mechanism at the front of the vehicle mounts a horizontal steering bar to provide steering control. The steering bar also mounts control grips and cables for the front disk brakes and clutch assembly, as well as the gear shifter. An automatic breaking system ensures that an unmanned vehicle will remain in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Gregory T. Smith
  • Universal adapter pressure cap
    Patent number: 5791232
    Abstract: A double diaphragm spring brake actuator comprising both a spring brake actuator and a service brake actuator separated by a universal adapter pressure cap, which allows the service brake actuator to be used as a stand-alone unit, or coupled to a spring brake actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: TSE Brakes, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory T. Smith