Patents by Inventor Ralph Kelly Simpkins

Ralph Kelly Simpkins 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).

  • Motion platform for use with a video simulation system
    Patent number: 9099008
    Abstract: A motion platform for use with a video simulation system is described. The platform is configured to provide simultaneous roll-axis and yaw-axis motion about a pivot point for simulating a aircraft environment. Additionally, the motion platform is configured to achieve motion using a single linear actuator, and thus is provided at a significantly reduced cost compared to conventional motion platforms. Other benefits of the motion platform include improved power efficiency, reduced weight for increased portability, and reduced maintenance due to only one linear actuator driving the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: FLYIT SIMULATORS, INC.
    Inventors: Terry J. Simpkins, Jr., Terry J. Simpkins, Sr., Ralph Kelly Simpkins
  • MOTION PLATFORM FOR USE WITH A VIDEO SIMULATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150170541
    Abstract: A motion platform for use with a video simulation system is described. The platform is configured to provide simultaneous roll-axis and yaw-axis motion about a pivot point for simulating a aircraft environment. Additionally, the motion platform is configured to achieve motion using a single linear actuator, and thus is provided at a significantly reduced cost compared to conventional motion platforms. Other benefits of the motion platform include improved power efficiency, reduced weight for increased portability, and reduced maintenance due to only one linear actuator driving the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Flyit Simulators, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Simpkins, JR., Terry J. Simpkins, SR., Ralph Kelly Simpkins