Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Corbi

Ronald W. Corbi 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).

  • Ice detection method and apparatus for an aircraft
    Patent number: 5621400
    Abstract: A method an apparatus for detecting icing on an aircraft particularly flight surfaces by using the electrical insulating properties of ice on a conductive wing surface utilizing a simple conductive current device engageable selectively on the suspect flight surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventor: Ronald W. Corbi
  • Preset throttle release device
    Patent number: 4524741
    Abstract: A preset throttle release device for use on drag racing cars to manually set a throttle linkage position at a desired setting restricting the maximum engine rpm at the beginning of a race. The device once set can be released providing a full range of throttle position once the race has begun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Inventor: Ronald W. Corbi
  • Method and apparatus for positioning a drag racing vehicle to a starting-line position
    Patent number: 4275292
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for positioning a drag racing vehicle is provided for the purpose of enabling the driver to position the drag racing vehicle to a preferred and predetermined starting-line position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Inventor: Ronald W. Corbi