Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Kite

Kenneth M. Kite 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: 4373722
    Abstract: A battery operated electronic drag race simulator includes a casing having hand grips at each side. When an on-off ignition switch is closed, a first light emitting diode (LED) numeric display immediately indicates the maximum engine RPM or tachometer reading that cannot be exceeded for the class of race the player has selected. A race start indicator or "Christmas tree" produces an automatic sequential energization or countdown of a yellow lights followed by the energization of the green start light signifying that a race has officially begun. Depressing a gear pushbutton and then depressing a gas pushbutton, causing a brief tire squeal sound to be produced via a speaker. The gas button causes a varying frequency signal to be generated that produces a sound resembling various engine speeds. A frequency varying signal representative of engine speed during the race is employed to constantly change the RPM reading on the numeric display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: CPG Products Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kite, Allen F. Eberts, Joseph A. Cocovich
  • Patent number: D265839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: CPG Products Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kite, David W. Moine