Patents by Inventor Joseph Joos

Joseph Joos 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).

  • 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
  • Moving target assembly
    Patent number: 4773646
    Abstract: This invention relates to a play feature for a pinball game. The invention includes a plurality of targets mounted on a target carrier. The target carrier can be raised above the surface of the playfield where the targets can be hit by a ball or lowered below the playfield so that the ball will pass over the targets. Located behind this first set of targets on the playfield is a second set of targets. This second set of targets is either covered by a visor or exposed to be contacted by a ball. The visor is operatively connected to the target carrier such that downward movement of the target carrier results in upward movement of the visor. In this manner, the two target areas are alternately exposed to the player to vary the scoring opportunities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Joos, Jr., Barry Oursler, Gary L. Berge