Patents by Inventor Joel A. Shrock

Joel A. Shrock 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).

  • Structure building toy
    Patent number: 7364487
    Abstract: A structure building system is described that utilizes a mat, a set of connectors and a set of structural members to build a structure. In a preferred embodiment, magnetic coupling/connection may be used to connect the piece of the structure together. The system may also have one or more pieces of material that may be draped over the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Cranium, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Evans, Adam Tobin, Adam DeVito, Quillon Tsang, Joel Shrock
  • Water toy
    Publication number: 20070128969
    Abstract: A water toy useable in a bathtub or shower area includes a frame assembly attachable to a supporting wall by suction cups, and a plurality of track pieces that are attachable to and supported by the frame assembly. The track pieces are interconnectable, and each piece defines a trough for the flow of water or objects therein by gravity. When assembled, the track pieces define a water slide for a child to play with when taking a bath or shower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Joel Shrock, Quillon Tsang, Matthew Brown
  • Pneumatically launched folding wing glider toy
    Patent number: 7216642
    Abstract: A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Uncle Milton Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric S. Poesch, Michael J. O'Connor, Joel A. Shrock, Russell G. Rasmussen
  • Pneumatically launched folding wing glider toy
    Publication number: 20060226284
    Abstract: A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Poesch, Michael O'Connor, Joel Shrock, Russell Rasmussen
  • Adventure figure system and method
    Publication number: 20060166593
    Abstract: An adventure figure system and method are described in which a collectable figurine may be used. Each figurine may have a unique serial number wherein each purchaser of a figurine may create an adventure for the particular figurine using a website. The figurine may then be sent out on its adventure. Each person that comes into contact with the figurine may log into the website and update the figurines location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Joel Shrock, Matt Brown, Adam Tobin, Brad Gulko
  • Pneumatically launched folding wing glider toy
    Patent number: 7077359
    Abstract: A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Uncle Milton Industries
    Inventors: Eric S. Poesch, Michael J. O'Connor, Joel A. Shrock, Russell G. Rasmussen
  • Structure building toy
    Publication number: 20060135033
    Abstract: A structure building system is described that utilizes a mat, a set of connectors and a set of structural members to build a structure. In a preferred embodiment, magnetic coupling/connection may be used to connect the piece of the structure together. The system may also have one or more pieces of material that may be draped over the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Ross Evans, Adam Tobin, Adam DeVito, Quillon Tsang, Joel Shrock
  • Adventure figure system and method
    Patent number: 7037166
    Abstract: An adventure figure system and method are described in which a collectable figurine may be used. Each figurine may have a unique serial number wherein each purchaser of a figurine may create an adventure for the particular figurine using a website. The figurine may then be sent out on its adventure. Each person that comes into contact with the figurine may log into the website and update the figurines location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: BIG bang Ideas, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Shrock, Matt Brown, Adam Tobin, Brad Gulko
  • Water music device
    Publication number: 20050160898
    Abstract: A water music device is provided. In one embodiment, the device permits a child to play a song wherein the different tones of the song are generated by tubes filled to different levels using any liquid, such as water. In another embodiment, the water music device may be one or more water drum devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Joel Shrock, Adam Tobin, Matthew Brown, Quillon Tsang
  • Dress-up activity toy
    Publication number: 20050159072
    Abstract: A dress up activity toy is provided. The dress up activity toy generates sounds in response to motion of a portion of the dress up toy. The dress up activity toy enhances the imagination of a user of the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Joel Shrock, Adam Tobin, Phillip Neal, Dan Rosenfeld
  • Adventure figure system and method
    Publication number: 20050153623
    Abstract: An adventure figure system and method are described in which a collectable figurine may be used. Each figurine may have a unique serial number wherein each purchaser of a figurine may create an adventure for the particular figurine using a website. The figurine may then be sent out on its adventure. Each person that comes into contact with the figurine may log into the website and update the figurines location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Joel Shrock, Matt Brown, Adam Tobin, Brad Gulko
  • Drinking straw with beverage additive
    Publication number: 20050142252
    Abstract: A drinking straw with a beverage additive is described wherein the additive may include flavoring and/or coloring and/or vitamins and nutrients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Joel Shrock, Adam Tobin
  • Pneumatically launched folding wing glider toy
    Publication number: 20040248497
    Abstract: A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Poesch, Michael O'Connor, Joel Shrock, Russell Rasmussen