Patents by Inventor Robert W. Stroud

Robert W. Stroud 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: 5970959
    Abstract: A front containment device for a supercharger attached to an internal combustion engine of a racing vehicle, such as a car. The preferred device includes a cover to sufficiently contain a front end of the supercharger, wherein the cover controls and stops parts that are projected through the front end of the supercharger during an engine explosion. The cover is received around an external drive mechanism and generally overlays the front end of the supercharger. The cover is coupled with the supercharger using a pair of side straps and a connecting buckle. A rear strap is used for attaching the device to the engine or other suitable mount. The cover includes a plurality of holes, wherein bolts are received through the holes and connected to the supercharger for positioning the cover thereon. Additionally, the cover has a plurality of specially designed apertures for accommodating a portable starter, wherein the starter is used to start the engine associated with the supercharger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Robert W. Stroud
  • Patent number: 5562326
    Abstract: A device for restraining a person sitting in a seat, wherein the impact load of a person during an accident is substantially and evenly distributed over the anterior torso of the user's body for protection thereof. The device includes a torso cover which is connected to a seat using a plurality of attachments. Each attachment is connected to a release which manually actuates the simultaneous disconnection of each attachment, thereby allowing the person to quickly exit from the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Robert W. Stroud
  • Patent number: 5544846
    Abstract: A parachute deployment system having a pack with an attached parachute and a detachably coupled handle. The handle is used to activate the deployment system by physically opening the pack via an internal rip cord pin in communication therewith. Further, the handle is used to pull a pilot bag, which holds the parachute, from the pack and into the air stream. The pilot bag provides sufficient drag for effectively deploying the parachute therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Inventor: Robert W. Stroud
  • Patent number: D376872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventor: Robert W. Stroud