Patents by Inventor Frederick J. Velasco

Frederick J. Velasco 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).

  • Scoring apparatus for simulated combat
    Patent number: 6497619
    Abstract: A scoring system is disclosed which allows for safe, accurate scoring during simulated combat situations. The scoring system includes a simulated striking apparatus having a marking means to safely deliver an erasable marking agent when the striking apparatus contacts an opponent. The striking sections of the apparatus are buffered by a soft, resilient material to reduce the impact from a striking type blow. The scoring system further includes an eraser and a body covering allowing marks from the striking apparatus to be easily seen and readily erased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventors: David D. Dowdy, Frederick J. Velasco
  • Scoring apparatus for simulated combat
    Publication number: 20010051542
    Abstract: A scoring system is disclosed which allows for safe, accurate scoring during simulated combat situations. The scoring system includes a simulated striking apparatus having a marking means to safely deliver an erasable marking agent when the striking apparatus contacts an opponent. The striking sections of the apparatus are buffered by a soft, resilient material to reduce the impact from a striking type blow. The scoring system further includes an eraser and a body covering allowing marks from the striking apparatus to be easily seen and readily erased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: David D. Dowdy, Frederick J. Velasco