Patents by Inventor John Krutsch

John Krutsch 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).

  • Vertically displaceable ramp
    Patent number: 5992848
    Abstract: A pinball machine having a vertically displaceable ramp play feature. The ramp moves between an upper position in which it does not interfere with gameplay, and a lower position in which the lower edge of the ramp rests on the playfield. When the ramp is in the lower position, balls can be directed up the ramp towards a suitable target, such as a raised playfield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
    Inventors: John Krutsch, Patrick Lawlor
  • Display panel for a pinball machine
    Patent number: 5720480
    Abstract: A display panel for a pinball machine utilizes a lightweight plastic housing member with a plurality of apertures therein for retaining light bulbs. A glass lens and film having an image thereon are resiliently retained on the housing member with channel members that extend about the periphery of the lens and housing. The display may be removed and installed as a unitary piece in a pinball game cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Lawlor, John W. Skalon, John Krutsch
  • Dual function drop target for pinball game
    Patent number: 5516103
    Abstract: A ramp element is provided on the top of a drop target member so that when the target is activated and moved to its lower position, the ramp is accessible by the game ball and may travel thereover to reach elevated game features. A series of ramp elements may be provided in a row so that when all targets have been lowered, there is provided a ramp of increased size providing increased access to the elevated game feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Lawlor, John Krutsch
  • Ball diverter for raised ramp
    Patent number: 5358240
    Abstract: The ball diverter of the invention consists of a pivoting cage located above an elevated track. The cage, when in its lowered position, will intercept a ball rolling on the track. The cage can then be pivoted to remove the ball from the track and deposit it on a surface disposed beneath the track. When the cage is in the raised position, the ball is allowed to traverse the track uninterrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Lawlor, John Krutsch
  • Amusement device with trading card dispenser
    Patent number: 5149093
    Abstract: An amusement game operates in conjunction with a trading card dispenser to dispense trading cards to game players who achieve predetermined game objectives through skill during the course of game play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Winston H. Schilling, Mark D. Ritchie, John Krutsch, Joseph Joos
  • Amusement device with trading card dispenser
    Patent number: 5137278
    Abstract: An amusement game operates in conjunction with a trading card dispenser to dispense trading cards to game players who achieve predetermined game objectives through skill during the course of game play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Winston H. Schilling, Mark D. Ritchie, John Krutsch, Joseph Joos