Patents by Inventor Eric R. Melzer

Eric R. Melzer 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: 6712667
    Abstract: The invention is a character object comprising an artistic layer formed of a sheet material. The artistic layer includes a torso having a plurality of articulation points and a plurality of appendages. Each appendage is pivotally connected to the torso at one of the torso articulation points such that each appendage may be pivoted with respect to the torso. At least one magnet is fixed to the artistic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventors: Eric R. Melzer, Craig Williamson