Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176905 | Football throwing machine One embodiment of a football throwing machine using an axially aligned compression spring for propulsion and a latching mechanism for retaining the spring in its compressed state. A spiral shaped actuator mechanism is used to compress the spring with consistent torq... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8151782 | Baseball batting practice equipment A baseball batting practice equipment includes a base provided with a movable member controlled to operate by the retaining post of a ball pitching speed adjustment device that is disposed with bevel gears and an actuating member for regulating the speed of ball pit... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8082909 | Toy projectile launcher The present invention is a toy projectile launcher in the form of a role play accessory such as a belt. The belt assembly includes a strap, a launcher housing, and projectiles stored on the belt strap. The belt strap feeds through the launcher housing so that projec... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7905222 | Football throwing machine One embodiment of a football throwing machine using an axially aligned compression spring for propulsion and a latching mechanism for retaining the spring in its compressed state. A spiral shaped actuator mechanism is used to compress the spring with consistent torq... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7900619 | System for luminescing and propelling a projectile A projectile having light emitting structure and a rechargeable power source is launched by projectile launching apparatus such as a gun. The projectile launching apparatus charges the rechargeable power source and when the projectile is propelled a visual display i... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7861698 | Projectile type insect swatter such as fired from a gun A toy device for use in entrapping an object including a handheld implement exhibiting at least a barrel which supports a propelling mechanism and a trigger which, further upon depressing, actuates the propelling mechanism. A projectile includes a stem and a pair of... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7841327 | Toy projectile launcher The present invention is a toy projectile launcher in the form of a role play accessory such as a belt. The belt assembly includes a strap, a launcher housing, and projectiles stored on the belt strap. The belt strap feeds through the launcher housing so that projec... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7748367 | Fungo batting assistance machine A fungo batting assisting machine having a frame; a cradle mounted upon the frame, the cradle having a ball percussion port; a hammer; a first pivot joint interconnecting the hammer and the frame so that the hammer may move between a spring energy position underlyin... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7703447 | Animal food dispenser A dispenser for launching morsels of animal food one at a time. The dispenser includes a grip portion, a hopper for retaining a supply of morsels of animal food, and a launching chamber. A propelling mechanism, activated by a trigger mechanism associated with the gr... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7677232 | Multiple projectile-firing toy gun with separate target-launching mechanism The present invention relates to a toy gun that is capable of firing multiple projectiles using an internal rotating firing assembly. The toy gun further provides a separate target launching mechanism to launch a target object into the air for use as a target when f... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7673625 | Toy projectile launching device A toy projectile launching device for launching toy projectiles includes a spring shaped as a hollow hemisphere that is capable of being at least partially inverted from a primary normally convex position to a secondary at least partially inverted loaded position. U... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7549415 | Soccer ball dispensing, storing and transporting device A wheeled cart like ball dispensing device for storing, transporting, and dispensing soccer balls by delivering soccer balls to a player in a variety of delivery modes for simulating game conditions for a player to practice responding to a variety of different shots... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7448371 | Multi-purpose propulsion device A device for projecting various types of objects is provided. The device includes a projectile mount configured to hold an object for projecting, a housing with a passageway therethrough, and a retractor mechanism coupled to the projectile mount for movement therewi... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7438068 | Interactive device for process excellence training An interactive catapult training device is provided for teaching and demonstrating the principles of problem solving using tools and techniques of applied statistics, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing and other process excellence techniques. The device includes a base a... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7415976 | Pitching apparatus and method A pitching apparatus includes a support base and an upright attached to the support base. A ball support with a power section is attached to the upright. A cocking arm is attached to the upright and a release handle is attached to the cocking arm. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7350515 | Ball feeder for ball serving machine A ball feeder for ball serving machine includes a seat consisting of a hollow transfer frame and a shaft bear, a rotating unit mounted to one side of the seat and having a ball scoop extended from an end thereof, and a plurality of guide sections sequentially rotata... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350477 | Cake decorating mine The invention relates to a cake-surrounded, self-standing device for applying, and a method for applying a decorative colorful rain of edible particles or sugars to the existing frosting, icing or prepared surface of same cake by launching small edible and delicate ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7273428 | Baseball retrieval apparatus An apparatus for supporting a tethered baseball in position for batting practice and automatically retrieving the ball after it has been hit with a bat, which includes an adjustable height stand, a fishing reel and a variable speed motor connected thereto. Tethered ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7255658 | Baseball equipment bucket and pitching target A portable bucket for carrying baseball equipment (such as bases, gloves, balls) that is attached to a pitching target. The bucket, a bottom mounting bracket, a top mounting bracket and an extendable frame provide support for the pitching target. The pitching target... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244198 | Tennis ball delivery device A tennis ball delivery device for use in practicing one's tennis stroke. The device includes an adjustable frame, at least one declining ball delivery conduit carried by the frame in an upper portion thereof, a declining ball discharge shoot carried by and communica... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7226372 | Batting tee The present invention provides a batting tee comprising a hollow tubular vertical stand having a first end through which at least one ball can be loaded inside said tubular vertical stand, and a second end, a means for pushing the ball upwardly just above the first ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213724 | Table tennis ball delivery device A table tennis ball delivery device adapted to be secured to or adjacent the side of a table tennis table for directing a ball to a player upon the activation of a switch by the player. The device includes a chamber for carrying a supply of table tennis balls, a bal... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201161 | Compound spring-loaded archery bow A compound spring-loaded archery bow, which retains the appearance of a traditional bow, has a rigid bow frame that is formed by a central riser with a handgrip and arrow rest, an upper limb extending upward from the central riser and a lower limb extending downward... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7186192 | Ball return system A ball return apparatus includes a base, a substantially vertical pole extending from the base, an extensible tether extending from the pole, and a ball connected to the tether. The preferred base has a hollow interior and a closure so that the base can be filled wi... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7156716 | Apparatus, game and method for capturing articles with coil spring A coil spring toy with the ball-trapping tool attached to one or more ends is disclosed. The coil spring toy may be used with a game apparatus having a toy stairway, and a set of lightweight balls of a specific size. A method to play the game includes mechanically s... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150689 | Pitching practice apparatus A pitching practice apparatus for indicating if a desired ball speed has been attained or exceeded in a defined strike zone comprising a pivoted ball target assembly for absorbing energy from the ball, a spring for storing the absorbed energy, a ball speed indicator... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7127845 | Paintball marker A paintball marker comprises a main body 10, a barrel 12 defining a firing axis X-X, and a grip frame assembly including a frame 26 and a trigger 22 pivotably mounted in the frame 26. The trigger has an upper finger engaging portio... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125349 | Shotgun hiker The invention is of a Shotgun hiker, a mechanical football hiker that propels the football five yards in a consistent direction and manner in order to allow football teams to practice the shotgun offense without the use of a trained team member to hike the football.... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121964 | Hockey puck face-off method and apparatus Methods and apparatuses for dropping a hockey puck (collectively the “system”). The system can facilitate or simulate hockey face-offs. Various embodiments of the system can be configured to provide convenience, portability, stability, and/or consistency for dro... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7066846 | Football and soccer kicking training aid A portable football and soccer kicking training aid which holds and kicks a football or soccer ball in a trajectory, and with a force, simulating a ball kicked by a trained player. The training device is used by coaches in controlled practice sessions, to train and ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063623 | Apparatus and method for playing golf using a ball launcher A ball launching device which eliminates the need for golf clubs so that disabled individuals can play golf without having to swing a golf club. The ball launching device is configured in the form of the rifle so that it can be carried by a player while the player i... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7037164 | Flying toy apparatus A flying toy apparatus is provided. The flying toy apparatus typically includes a body having an elongate channel formed therein, the channel extending in a longitudinal direction along the body. The flying toy apparatus also typically includes an elastic launch mem... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028682 | Sports ball launcher A ground-based ball launcher for inflated-ball sports practice provides an impulse that propels the ball upwardly in a trajectory of pre-adjustable angle and velocity so as to obtain a desired maximum height and landing distance offset from the launcher. An optional... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004813 | Toy gun with glowing projectiles and method of providing glowing projectiles to a toy gun A toy gun that shoots glowing projectiles and the method of providing glowing projectiles to a toy gun. The toy gun having a body, at least one black light responsive projectile, a cartridge for supplying the projectiles to the body, at least one black light source ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6972774 | Image processing system for inserting plurality of images into composite area, and medium An image processing system according to the present invention aiming at providing a function capable of efficiently managing and utilizing image data, comprises a display unit for displaying on a screen a composite area as an aggregation of unit areas into which ima... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6955166 | Target jumper This is a device for launching targets into the air for target practice. The launcher includes a base, a release lever pivotally mounted to the base and having an impact target, and a throwing lever mounted to the base and having target holding cups. A spring is mou... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6953033 | Ring airfoil launcher toy with safety features A ring airfoil launcher comprises a main support on which is movably mounted a ring airfoil accepting conical chuck and a retractor. A stop mounted on the main support for limiting forward movement of the chuck. A spring biases the chuck towards the stop. The retrac... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6926623 | Baseball server apparatus with a delay timer element for providing a delaying time period for serving-up a baseball A ball server apparatus for conducting batting practice wherein the apparatus ejects a ball into the air and the user swings a bat in order to hit the ejected ball. The ball server apparatus includes a base member connected to a server seat member, the base member f... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926166 | Device for combining candy dispensers and health and beauty aid dispensers A product combining individual novelty candy dispensers and health and beauty dispensers into a single device. In one embodiment a lip balm dispenser is combined with a breath spray dispenser into a single product. In another embodiment, a lip embodiment a lip balm ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6889678 | Coin catapult device for use in an amusement game A catapult device for hurling objects towards a target includes a support structure and a pivot bracket pivotally mounted on the support structure and provided with a bearing arrangement. A lever arm is pivotally connected to the support structure and is engageable ... | 05/10/2005 |
