Patents by Inventor Kim A. Richno

Kim A. Richno 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).

  • Line guided self propelled vehicle
    Patent number: 5562522
    Abstract: A toy vehicle using a rubber band drive operates in conjunction with a guide line that is associated with the vehicle. The vehicle includes a plurality of guides through which the guide line is threaded. The guide line is suspended between anchor stakes and includes a splayed end portion at a terminus of the guide line. An obstruction on the guide line will interface with a ring on the vehicle. When the ring becomes fouled by the obstruction it will cause the deployment of a parachute from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Kim A. Richno