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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7819664 | Wind tunnel for training parachutists A wind tunnel is provided usable for training of sportsmen-parachutists and entertainment purposes. The tunnel comprises a channel, including sequentially arranged and interconnected components: an input confusor, a first working zone, an intermediate confusor, and ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7524189 | Free fall simulator The invention concerns a free fall simulator, characterized in that it comprises: a lower compression chamber (22) proximate the lower periphery wherefrom emerge the outputs of a plurality of ventilators (24) arranged in centripetal configuration, and ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7328900 | Impact simulator actuating restraint belt using belt path displacing member and game apparatus including the impact simulator An impact simulation apparatus is provided which allows a player to feel an impact simulation according to an impact image on a monitor screen. This apparatus includes: a seat belt as a body fixing member which fastens the player; an impact simulation giving portion... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7284984 | Automatic longitudinal pitch trim in aircraft combat simulation An AutoTrim function automatically adjusts the trim of the elevator of a simulated aircraft to compensate for pitching moments that are not caused by a user affirmatively controlling the elevator. A flight simulator program determines a sum of the pitching moments a... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7253949 | Stereo microscope A stereo microscope includes two oculars mounted at one end of a housing and an objective lens mounted at an opposite end of the housing. Between the opposite ends of the housing is a rotatably mounted lens magnification changer with three series of bores extending ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7251593 | Simulation system, method and computer-readable medium for human augmentation devices A system, a method and a computer readable medium are provided for simulating a combined musculoskeletal and augmentation device system. The dynamics model of the combined musculoskeletal and augmentation device system receives computed torques at the joints as inpu... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7207531 | Head manipulable binocular microscope support A support for a medical instrument such as a binocular microscope including a plurality of piviotally connected arms connected to a wall, ceiling or vertical support mount. One of said arms being vertical and having ball joints at opposite ends, one connected to an ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7190392 | Telepresence system and active/passive mode display for use therein A telepresence server is for connection to a telecommunications network for providing access to a reality engine for a plurality of passive users. The reality engine can be controlled by an active user or a professional director through the network or by a local pro... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7153136 | Free fall simulator A free fall simulator with a flight chamber, a fan system to generate airflow in the flight chamber, and a noise attenuation housing substantially enclosing the fan system. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7104926 | Exercising machine for working muscles that support the spine An exercising machine is provided that has a head engaging member that can provide a hemispherical movement. The head engaging member is attached to rollers that can roll on a pivotable arcuate track. As an exerciser moves the head engaging member in the X-Y plane, ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6966233 | Dual interdigitated chamber seat bladder for occupant position and weight estimation An occupant position and weight estimation apparatus includes an elastomeric seat bladder having physically isolated central and peripheral fluid-filled chambers corresponding to central and peripheral areas of the seat. The fluid pressure in the peripheral chamber ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6743019 | Method and apparatus for aircraft-based simulation of variable accelerations and reduced gravity conditions A test chamber is pivotably suspended in an aircraft, so that the center of gravity of the test chamber always self-actingly orients itself in the direction of the effective residual acceleration. To simulate a selected acceleration greater than 0 g and less than 1 ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6740009 | Rotary exercise device A rotary-type exercise device in which the user jogs, runs, or walks within a cylindrical treadwheel. A safety harness attached to a horizontal stationary beam within the treadwheel above the user prevents the user from falling. A remote control baton controls a bra... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6563489 | System for placing a subject into virtual reality A system for immersing a user in virtual reality comprises a closed sphere-shaped capsule defining a real environment, the capsule being installed on supports so that to rotate around its center and having at least one hatch equipped with a door to let th... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6042382 | Sustained G-force centripetal acceleration apparatus and method A centripetal acceleration movement apparatus includes a base support having a rotatable portion rotatably disposed about a first axis. A plurality of carrying pods are attached to the rotatable portion of the base support and are positioned remotely with... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6012926 | Virtual reality system for treating patients with anxiety disorders A virtual reality system provides effective exposure treatment for psychiatric patients suffering from a particular anxiety disorder. The system is characterized by a video screen disposed in front of the patient to display an image of a specific graphica... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5807114 | System for treating patients with anxiety disorders A virtual reality system provides effective exposure treatment for psychiatric patients suffering from a particular anxiety disorder. The system is characterized by a video screen disposed in front of the patient to display an image of a specific graphica... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5669773 | Realistic motion ride simulator A realistic motion ride simulator comprising three stacked tiers pivotally supported by three legs. Each tier can be activated independent of each other while the entire apparatus is moved up and down, tilted laterally, pitched upwardly and downwardly and... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5629848 | Spatial disorientation detector A spatial disorientation detector system capable of warning a pilot of potentially disorienting flight conditions in response to Kalman filter modeling of human response characteristics. The Kalman filter models are representative of human semicircular ca... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5622503 | Arrangement and method of simulating vertigo to train pilot overcoming vertigo An enclosure having a horizon line, a scene, and lights is moved relative to a pilot to simulate vertigo during on-ground training of the pilot to overcome in-flight vertigo. Gravitational vertigo is simulated by a seat cushion inflatable to change the se... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5605462 | Motion imparting apparatus A control mechanism for a simulator or stabilized platform comprising constant force spring device for supporting the weight of the platform and a plurality of impulsive force generating devices preferably in the form of electromagnetic linear rams althou... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5513990 | Realistic motion ride simulator A ride motion simulator comprising a first lower tier carried on at least three retractable and extensible legs secured to a base platform, the lower tier having support arms at edges thereof extending upwardly and outwardly a length approximately equal t... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5498161 | Anti-G suit simulator An anti-G suit simulation system and especially pertains to an arrangement or system for simulating realistic acceleration conditions which are normally encountered during strenuous maneuvers carried out by pilots operating high-performance aircraft, such... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5486141 | Amusement machine and recording medium for use in the same An amusement machine including a display for displaying a picture, motion providing elements for providing a user with motion, a recording medium on which a video signal representing the picture to be displayed on the display and a control signal for cont... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5431569 | Computer interactive motion simulator A motion simulator uses an existing personal computer and off the shelf software to physically simulate and control the motions of a computer generated vehicle. The motion simulator is manually powered by the user and includes a control stick connected to... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5370535 | Apparatus and method for primary control loading for vehicle simulation An electronic control loading system to create tactile control feel for vehicles and vehicle simulators (especially aircraft) to provide a realistic reaction force by coupling a linear electro-magnetic actuator to a control element for real-time feedback ... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5353242 | Motion base control process and operator perceptual simulator A process for controlling a gimballed motion base system substantially duplicating operator perceptions in a simulated vehicle. Such vehicles may include but not be limited to, aircraft, automobiles, boats, roller coasters, bob sleds, and futuristic space... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5302130 | Gravity differential conditioning facility and method of use A facility for conditioning people for transition between different gravitational environments. The facility comprises a static cylindrical vessel and a revolving cylindrical habitat within the vessel. Within the revolving habitat are supported a number o... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5275132 | Timed primate roto-positioning method for preventing trauma and for simulating weightlessness A method, and apparatus, for rotating immobilized subhuman primate animal test subjects about one or more axes according to a preselected sequence to simulate weightlessness and to minimize trauma during simulated zero or micro-gravity studies is disclose... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5252070 | Helmet loader for flight simulation An aircraft simulator including means for determining the g-force acting on the simulated aircraft in response to the operator's controls and means for applying to a helmet (3) worn by the operator a vertical force dependent on said g-force. The means for... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5240416 | Simulator apparatus employing actual craft and simulators A simulator system adaptable to an actual craft or existing simulator is disclosed. The system comprises computer hardware and software capable of simulation, combinations of simulations and networked simulations. Computer inputs come from sensors attache... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5209661 | Motor control desired dynamic load of a simulating system and method An apparatus and method for simulating a desired response in accordance with an external applied force. The apparatus includes a member which is responsive to the applied force, an actuator coupled to the member for exerting a torque on the member, a forc... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5182150 | Composite sphere for a motion base simulator A simulator dome for a motion base simulator comprises one or more fiber reinforced outer layers, inner layers of a similar material and an intermediate core. The intermediate core is preferably a structural foam of variable density to allow selectively l... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5166083 | Method of integrating heterojunction bipolar transistors with heterojunction FETs and PIN diodes Generally, and in one form of the invention, a semi-insulating semiconductor substrate 10 is provided having a first surface. An HBT subcollector region 12 of a first conductivity type is implanted in the substrate 10 at the first surface. Next, an i-laye... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5051094 | G-force trainer A robust, lightweight g force trainer having low moment of inertia is powered by a relatively low horsepower motor. The trainer has an onset rate of 6 g/sec. or more and idle speed of approximately 13 rpm. The natural frequency of the trainer arm is in ex... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5021982 | Motion base control process and pilot perceptual simulator A process for controlling a gimballed motion base system substantially duplicating pilot perceptions in a simulated aircraft. The process includes: a subprocess accounting for an effect of yaw on a motion base arm, a full-G bias function and a limited-G b... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4751662 | Dynamic flight simulator control system A dynamic flight simulator control system for enhancing flight realism to a ilot with regard to his perception and response to the linear forces and angular motions generated by a gimballed force and motion platform at the end of a rotating arm. Flight com... | 06/14/1988 |
| 4710128 | Spatial disorientation trainer-flight simulator Spatial disorientation trainer-flight simulator wherein a cockpit is gimballed on three independently-controlled axes, i.e., pitch, roll and yaw, which revolve about a planetary axis. Rotation of the cockpit about the planetary axis is controlled by a rem... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4340371 | Upper and lower arm load simulator An apparatus for simulating the loads acting on the arms of an aircraft pilot under high G conditions including a first torque motor of pancake-like configuration attached to the flight suit near the elbow area of the pilot. A second torque motor position... | 07/20/1982 |
| 4321044 | Advanced G cueing system An improved G-seat system for providing kinesthetic cues to the operator of a vehicle simulator in which the motion sensations associated with the "G" forces are simulated by the motion of a single seat plate (62) having a pair of passive thigh ramps (78)... | 03/23/1982 |
