Patents by Inventor William P. Vinten

William P. Vinten 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).

  • Damping mechanisms
    Patent number: 4177884
    Abstract: The invention comprises an adjustable damping mechanism for such as pan and tilt heads comprising two or more mateable surfaces operating with lubrication wherein the pressure of one surface on the other is variable and combines solidity when stationary, drag proportional to velocity in movement up to whip pan velocity after which the drag remains substantially constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: W. Vinten Limited
    Inventor: William P. Vinten