Patents by Inventor Richard Dale Rice, JR.

Richard Dale Rice, JR. 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: 9861905
    Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: TRAXXAS LP
    Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9808730
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a transmit controller capable of automatic configuration is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for automatically configuring a transmit controller is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for transmitting operational parameter settings is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for receiving operational parameter settings is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for updating an application program of a receiving device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: TRAXXAS LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Jenkins, Gary DeWitt, Brad Shirley, Richard Dale Rice, Jr., Lane Roathe, Chris Russell, Larry DeFauw
  • Patent number: 9731211
    Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Traxxas, L.P.
    Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160016090
    Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160016089
    Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160016087
    Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160016091
    Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, JR.