Famous Patents
In 1608, Dutch eyeglass maker Hans Lipperhey filed the first patent for a working telescope. The patent was denied.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7356951 | Inflatable dancing toy with music An inflatable toy may include a housing, a balloon-like structure, a blower mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a motor. The balloon-like structure may include a base, an inflatable portion, and an inlet. The base and the inflatable portion may define an air storage a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7258344 | Electronically-scored game providing audible feedback and method of use An electronically-scored game comprises an electronic controller and at least one sensor operatively connected with the controller, the at least one sensor adapted to detect at least one activity associated with the game and to generate a signal. A memory stores inf... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253800 | Manipulative user interface systems and methods Two previously virtual concepts, such as, for example, the concept of “me” and the concept of “my data” are reified into physical objects which can be physically manipulated and interact with legacy technologies such as, for example, desktop or portable comp... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7150178 | Golf ball COR testing machine The present invention comprises an automated machine for testing the physical properties of spherical objects. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a firing mechanism that includes an inner and outer barrel. An object inside the firing mechanism is propelled towards ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7127933 | High speed resiliometer An apparatus and method for testing the physical properties of a material is disclosed. Preferably, the physical properties that may be tested include, but are not limited to, the COR of a material. Accordingly, the apparatus includes a projectile that may be capabl... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7100922 | Bull's eye target device A bull's eye target device with a target surface section provided with a central section and a plurality of ring sections, and a circuit substrate provided so as to be spaced from the rear surface of the target surface section. The front surface side of the target s... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6923447 | Electronic dartboard adapted to metal dart An electronic dartboard comprises a dartboard frame in which a plurality of dartboard blocks are disposed. The dartboard blocks are formed of a dartboard body and a mounting seat in which the dartboard body is movably disposed. The dartboard frame is mounted in an o... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6823992 | Tool carrying and storage case A storage and carrying case includes semi-rigid spaced end panels and a semi-rigid bottom panel all joined together by means of a fabric over layer and a fabric under layer which are stitched together by a binding which also connects to front and back panels to form... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6708976 | Dart board A dart board includes at least one flexible slot which includes at least two apertures for receiving the dart tips. A through hole is defined between the two apertures so as to expand the flexible slot and the dart tips having different sizes can be clamped by the f... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6659465 | Silent dart board A dart board includes a backing plate with a frame connected thereto and a plurality of ribs on the frame so as to define a plurality of partitions in which a plurality of blocks are movably received respectively. Each block has flexible convex portions w... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6499740 | Score ring structure for dart boards A score structure for a dart board includes a frame with at least three sides and one of the at least three sides is an inward curved side. A body member is received in the frame and the inward curved side urges one of sides of the body member to let the ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6280351 | Striking practice device A practice device comprising a plurality of striking targets arranged about a frame in an overall configuration which approximates the shape of an opponent. The targets are individually articulated to the frame, so that each individual target reacts indep... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6215390 | Dart target with a function of displaying scores A dart target with a function of automatically displaying scores is disclosed. The dart target is installed with a damping panel. The damping panel is formed by at least one damping layer; the damping layers are made of flexible and transmitted cloth, suc... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6168160 | Ring toss game with moving target A game that includes a movable target is provided. To this end, the game includes an object that is thrown at the movable target. The movable target has a first movable element, a second movable element, a switch actuated by the thrown object, and a drivi... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6155570 | Missle detection and location A system is disclosed for detecting and locating missiles such as darts in a target having a plurality of discrete target areas in which each of the areas has a conductive surface which acts as an electromagnetic signal receiving antenna, and in which a p... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6116607 | Dartboard A dartboard comprises a grid frame having sectors being provided with at least a receding guide opening at two lateral opposite sides thereof respectively; gliding plates having at least a projecting slide block extending out of two opposite lateral sides... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6089571 | Electric dart game An electric dart game includes a frame secured in a board and having a number of segments slidably engaged in a number of scoring areas. A plate and a spider are secured to the frame. Two conductor sheets are disposed behind the plate and each includes a ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6053499 | Dart board having a functions locking button A dart board includes a score portion and a control portion which includes a plurality of functions and a locking button which is electrically connected to an integrated circuit board. At least one of the function buttons can be locked by pushing the lock... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5988646 | Impact sensor and target apparatus embodying the same The invention provides a sensor for detecting impacts from, for example, a hockey puck striking a target apparatus embodying the sensor. The sensor uses a thin brass disc to which is secured a piezoelectric ceramic disc. In one embodiment an insulating di... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5912454 | System and method for detecting a relative change in light intensity A system having a sensor, a feedback loop comprising a controllable load and an integrator, and a comparator. The light filter is matched to the sensor to allow enough light to be sensed while appearing dark. Current produced by the sensor is received by ... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5883569 | Impact-responsive signal transmitting device A mobile object with circuitry which transmits a signal upon impact of the object. The signal is received by a receiver which generates a sound in accordance with the signal. The occurrence of an impact can be detected by the contacting of conductive laye... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5816947 | Goal light and siren with sensors for a hockey net A signaling apparatus which can be readily attached to any hockey goal proximate the hockey net in a manner so as to positively indicate by means of the energization of a light siren when a playing piece passes through the goal opening and impacts the net... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5788244 | Electronic dart board An electronic dart board, constituted essentially by a target frame (10) of ring-like shape with a plurality of display shields (11) on the front surface, passing through the target frame (10), and a plurality of fixing tabs (12) around the periphery; a p... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5718433 | Central score block structure for electronic dart games An improved central score block structure for electronic dart games includes a primary score block corresponding to a double bull's eye, a secondary score block corresponding to a bull's eye, and a plurality of resilient elements for supporting respective... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5662334 | Instant response bull's -eye target system An instant response bull's-eye target system is disclosed. A cylindrical shaft with a flat plate bull's-eye target on one end fits within and is supported on a rigid base by a pair of bushing guide members. A cam member on the shaft is biased against a sn... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5647596 | Target system The invention relates to a target system including a target deck, trigger board and target plate. Apertures are provided in both the target deck and trigger board. The target deck is configured to receive or be juxtaposed to the trigger board so that the ... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5642109 | Flexible inflatable multi-chamber signal generator The present invention comprises a signal generator for sending an electrical signal upon receipt of an input force, the signal generator having a first outside layer of flexible, resilient plastic with a periphery and an inner surface, a second outside la... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5613685 | Automated dart board A target for grade metal tipped darts has a conductive rigid web made up of concentric rings intersecting spokes emanating from the second to the innermost ring. The spokes define twenty sectors, while the rings define 4 segments within each sector. There... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5597164 | Draw timer target for paint ball guns, pellet guns, and the like Draw timer target including a mounting plate coupled within an interior space of a housing. Also included is a lamp centrally situated on the mounting plate. The lamp is adapted to emit light outwardly from the housing upon the actuation thereof. A numeri... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5556103 | Structure of dartboards Improvements in the structure of electronic dartboards in which inside each sector-division and in distinct regions thereof there are lights of different colors, the internal lights being controlled by an additional electric circuit connected to the logic... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5486007 | Automated dart board A target for regulation grade metal tipped darts has a conductive rigid web made up of concentric rings intersecting spokes emanating from the second to the innermost ring. The spokes define twenty sectors, while the rings define 4 segments within each se... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5419549 | Baseball pitcher game and trainer apparatus A baseball pitcher game and training apparatus includes a free swinging target receptacle which is positioned at one end of an elongate enclosure with a player's station positioned at the opposite end of the enclosure. A target is removably positioned in ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5419565 | Electrical device for detecting the location and speed or force of impact with a target An electro-mechanical detection system for measuring the point of impact of a missile such as a sports projectile on a target and for measuring the velocity and force of impact. The detection system is contained in a large plastic envelope, on which a tar... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5401033 | Dart game with random target number generator A dart game and a method of controlling a dart game wherein numbers corresponding to targets to be aimed at by a player are randomly generated throughout the play of the game until a predetermined number of target values have become fixed by being marked ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5368293 | Pitcher training apparatus A housing is provided having multiple openings in its front wall each opened and closed by a closure positioned by a pneumatic cylinder. Each closure, when retracted from its opening, provides a target for the pitcher. A programmable controller in the hou... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5366230 | Dart game with dart hit versus non-dart hit impact discrimination A dart game is shown having an automatic player change feature that is implemented by software wherein the software discriminates between dart hit impacts and non-dart hit impacts on the scoring segments of a dart head. The dart game includes a controller... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5286033 | Parachute game and target A parachute game includes a hand-tossable parachute assembly that is held by a player and is tossed at a target hoop. The parachute assembly comprises at least one hemispherical canopy attached to a body portion by a number of conically arrayed cords. The... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5280918 | Beacon target A beacon target comprises an ignition device and a gas supply device received in a case body, and a movable target mounted outside the case body. The front portion of the case body is separated as a gas chamber and its leading end having a transparent pan... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5195752 | Paint ball sensor vest Disclosed is an impact-responsive vest having a piezoelectric layer sandwiched between other layers and connected by wire leads to a control module. The control module includes a programmable read-only memory having parameters identifying, through the amp... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5064195 | Novelty basketball goal producing sound effects on made shot A novelty basketball goal producing a predetermined pattern of sound effects, such as crowd cheers and applause, responsive to a made shot. The goal includes a force activated sensor suspended within the net of the goal by the wires which connect the sens... | 11/12/1991 |
