Patents by Inventor Gary G. Makowski

Gary G. Makowski 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).

  • Publication number: 20220122047
    Abstract: A cryptocurrency system [a] One or more Creator Computing Devices, [b] One or more Asset-Backed Computing Devices, [c] One or more Initial Transaction Computing Devices, [d] One Certifier Entity employing a Certifier Computing Device, and [e] One or more Block-Chain Verifier Computing Devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Patent number: 11182775
    Abstract: A cryptocurrency system of the present disclosure employs one or more creator computing devices, one or more initial transaction computing devices, one or more asset-backed computing devices, one or more certifier computing devices, and one or more block chain verifier computing devices. In operation, the system enables a person or legal entity to create and manage electronic currency that is backed by assets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Publication number: 20200334669
    Abstract: A cryptocurrency system of the present disclosure employs one or more creator computing devices, one or more initial transaction computing devices, one or more asset-backed computing devices, one or more certifier computing devices, and one or more block chain verifier computing devices. In operation, the system enables a person or legal entity to create and manage electronic currency that is backed by assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Patent number: 9506719
    Abstract: A VATO comprises a blade, a handle, a stabilizing assembly, and a spherical weight. In a preferred embodiment, the spherical weight makes up a significant portion of the overall weight of the VATO. The spherical weight is positioned between the blade and the handle, and the stabilizing assembly is attached to a rear portion of the handle. When the VATO is thrown, a velocity vector is established in the direction of the trajectory of the VATO. The stabilizing assembly produces aerodynamic drag which assists in keeping the blade oriented in a forward position with respect to the trajectory of the VATO. The spherical weight is permitted to freely rotate thereby enabling the blade, the handle and the stabilizing assembly to independently rotate into alignment with the trajectory of the VATO such that the blade is in a forward position as the VATO strikes a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Publication number: 20160341516
    Abstract: A VATO comprises a blade, a handle, a stabilizing assembly, and a spherical weight. In a preferred embodiment, the spherical weight makes up a significant portion of the overall weight of the VATO. The spherical weight is positioned between the blade and the handle, and the stabilizing assembly is attached to a rear portion of the handle. When the VATO is thrown, a velocity vector is established in the direction of the trajectory of the VATO. The stabilizing assembly produces aerodynamic drag which assists in keeping the blade oriented in a forward position with respect to the trajectory of the VATO. The spherical weight is permitted to freely rotate thereby enabling the blade, the handle and the stabilizing assembly to independently rotate into alignment with the trajectory of the VATO such that the blade is in a forward position as the VATO strikes a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Patent number: 8955463
    Abstract: A stair safety apparatus includes a wrist with an elastic cord attaché at one end to said band. A bar member attached by one end to a second end of the elastic cord. The bar member is of a length sufficient to allow the bar member to become wedged between a wall-mounted stair rail and a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Publication number: 20140262618
    Abstract: A stair safety apparatus includes a wrist with an elastic cord attachë at one end to said band. A bar member attached by one end to a second end of the elastic cord. The bar member is of a length sufficient to allow the bar member to become wedged between a wall-mounted stair rail and a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Publication number: 20140259682
    Abstract: A VATO comprises a blade, a handle, a stabilizing assembly, and a spherical weight. In a preferred embodiment, the spherical weight makes up a significant portion of the overall weight of the VATO. The spherical weight is positioned between the blade and the handle, and the stabilizing assembly is attached to a rear portion of the handle. When the VATO is thrown, a velocity vector is established in the direction of the trajectory of the VATO. The stabilizing assembly produces aerodynamic drag which assists in keeping the blade oriented in a forward position with respect to the trajectory of the VATO. The spherical weight is permitted to freely rotate thereby enabling the blade, the handle and the stabilizing assembly to independently rotate into alignment with the trajectory of the VATO such that the blade is in a forward position as the VATO strikes a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Patent number: 7963278
    Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a bola comprises a hollow outer cylinder slidably housing a hollow inner cylinder. The inner cylinder includes one closed end and houses a payload consisting of a bola consisting of three weights connected by cords, and spacers interposed between said weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski
  • Publication number: 20100126483
    Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a bola comprises a hollow outer cylinder slidably housing a hollow inner cylinder. The inner cylinder includes one closed end and houses a payload consisting of a bola consisting of three weights connected by cords, and spacers interposed between said weights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Gary G. Makowski