Patents by Inventor George B. Hinze

George B. Hinze 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).

  • Light actuated target control for an amusement device
    Patent number: 4103892
    Abstract: A target control is provided for an amusement device to propel a target in translational motion along a predetermined path and to accelerate the movement of the target when it is struck by a beam of radiation. Preferably, in addition to accelerating the target, the target control reverses the direction of target movement. In this way a visible indication is given to a viewer that the target has been hit, yet the target is still available for further beams of radiation to be directed at it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: Walt Disney Productions
    Inventor: George B. Hinze