Patents by Inventor Michael R. Hinchliffe

Michael R. Hinchliffe 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).

  • Simulated assault weapon
    Patent number: 6099316
    Abstract: A simulated weapon creates a muzzle flash and smoke effect. The simulated weapon has an elongated tube portion having a closed end and an open end. A high-intensity light source enters the elongated tube near the closed end. A communication passageway in the elongated tube conducts a pulse of theatrical haze through the weapon. A target illuminator is mounted on the elongated tube. A pressurized pulse of theatrical haze is delivered through a barrel of the weapon. The high-intensity light source is flashed as the pressurized pulse of theatrical haze exits the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Universal Studios, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Levy, James R. Schmidt, Michael R. Hinchliffe, Garland L. Markley, Philip K. Richardson, Paul B. Davis, George Konovalov