Patents by Inventor David L. Withers

David L. Withers 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: 4529206
    Abstract: Game apparatus comprising a playing field and plural path-forming elements rotatably disposed on the playing field. The elements are arranged in elongate intersecting rows, and are rotatable to align path segments provided on the elements. The elements are mounted in cylindrical recesses in the game board and have a raised ridge to assist in rotating the elements. Playing pieces which have a channel fitting over the ridge are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Inventors: David B. Curry, David L. Withers
  • Patent number: 4404978
    Abstract: A tool of the type using dental floss having a handle to which are joined two double-pronged members. Each member is structured to anchor two ends of a run of floss with a length of the run extending between the tips of the associated prongs. When lengths of floss are received by the two pairs of prong tips, these lengths are in spaced-apart, generally parallel, confronting relatioship. In the preferred embodiment, the two floss lengths are relatively adjustable to the extent that one floss length can be moved laterally past the other. Spring biasing is used to hold the floss lengths in predetermined positions relative to one another when in a relaxed state. Other desired positions are achievable through application of appropriate forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Inventor: David L. Withers