Patents by Inventor Alexander C. Park

Alexander C. Park 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).

  • Patent number: 7832729
    Abstract: The open frame form of the polyhedron-shaped game structures are disclosed for playing a three-dimensional racing game. A variety of spacers and polyhedron shapes are introduced to configure the shape of the present invention. The preferred embodiment of the game structure is constructed with cubic frame and orbital routes. Each player has single set of game pieces and advances each game piece on the game structure according to the number shown on the die. The players are challenged to race and capture the opponent's game pieces according to their strategic plan. After orbiting the game structure, the first player who races back all of his or her game pieces to the predetermined finish point becomes the winner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Alexander C Park
  • Publication number: 20080042361
    Abstract: The open frame form of the polyhedron-shaped game structures are disclosed for playing a three-dimensional racing game. A variety of spacers and polyhedron shapes are introduced to configure the shape of the present invention. The preferred embodiment of the game structure is constructed with cubic frame and orbital routes. Each player has single set of game pieces and advances each game piece on the game structure according to the number shown on the die. The players are challenged to race and capture the opponent's game pieces according to their strategic plan. After orbiting the game structure, the first player who races back all of his or her game pieces to the predetermined finish point becomes the winner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: ALEXANDER C. PARK
  • Patent number: 7114723
    Abstract: An octahedron-shaped game structure is disclosed for playing a three-dimensional strategy game. A plurality of cubes is introduced to configure the shape of octahedron and two sets of game pieces are provided. The preferred embodiment of the game structure has an arrangement of 11 tiers. The present invention is a game for two players and each player has a king, four rooks, four bishops, four knights, and twelve pawns. Contrasting coloration is used for the game structure and game pieces. It defines two different terrains and two different armies. A method of playing the game is also disclosed, including rules for movement of the game pieces on the game structure. The goal of the present game is to capture the opponent's king, however game can be also ultimately won if a pawn advances all the way to the opponent's pinnacle. The pinnacle is the last surface of each army's terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Alexander C. Park