US3568332A
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Simulated driving apparatus
Assignee: Chicago Dynamic Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-12
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1990-03-12
Abstract
Abstract AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING UPON A SCREEN AN ILLUSION OF A PANORAMIC ROADWAY AND SIMULATED VEHICLE IMAGES MOVING COMPETITIVELY THEREOVER AS WELL AS A STEERABLE SIMULATED VEHICLE IMAGE UNDER THE CONTROL OF AN OPERATOR OF THE APPARATUS. THESE IMAGES ARE CREATED BY A LIGHT SOURCE PROJECTED THROUGH A PLURALITY OF ROTATING TRANSPARENT DISCS, WITH THE IMAGES MOVABLE IN RESPONSE TO THE SPEED AND DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE DISCS AS WELL AS THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIGHT SOURCE RELATIVE THERETO, ALL OF WHICH MOVEMENTS ARE UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE OPERATOR, THUS TESTING AND TRAINING THE OPERATOR''S COORDINATION AND REFLEX ACTIONS.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert L Schlapa
- 👤 Jerry C Koci
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 04:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/14
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |