Patents by Inventor Richard M. Betts

Richard M. Betts 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: 6608486
    Abstract: A test device for indicating short-circuits in automotive wiring of a vehicle utilizing a 12-volt electrical system and including two incandescent lamps connected in series on opposite sides of a resettable circle breaker. The test devide is connected in series with the fuse junctions of a particular electrical circuit of the vehicle while the fuse is remove, when the second lamp is illuminated, then everything is normal and the particular electrical circuit of the vehicle is healthy, but if the second lamp is not illuminated and the first lamp is illuminated, this means that there is a short-circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Richard M. Betts
  • Patent number: 6330722
    Abstract: A helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system for use with a helmet worn by an operator or occupant of a land vehicle, boat, airplane or other motion apparatus, in conjunction with a shoulder belt system or a suit worn by the operator or occupant. The helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system preferably includes two end connecters, two releasable buckles, two flexible end belts, and a flexible middle belt. The two end connecters are separately attachable to the shoulder belt system or the suit worn by the operator or occupant on opposite sides of the helmet worn by the operator or occupant. The two end belts each have one end affixed to one end connecter and an opposite end connected to one buckle, respectively. The middle belt has one end connected to one buckle and an opposite end connected to the other buckle. The length of the first or second end belt or the middle belt is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: MCY III Trust
    Inventor: Richard M. Betts
  • Patent number: D530386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Uncle Dutch Authentic, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Betts, Steven Gerlach