Patents by Inventor Joseph PUMA

Joseph PUMA 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).

  • Patent number: 9498731
    Abstract: The present invention is for a system of adding weight to a gravity powered car in which the weight fits within the wheel void of a plastic, injection molded wheel commonly used for Pinewood Derby Cars, or other gravity powered cars. The weight may be made from materials not limited to tungsten, lead, steel, brass, ceramic, glass, or plastic, etc. The invention is to use the space within the wheel void for the purpose of placing weight. This is done by affixing said weight to the body of the car by means not limited to adhesives or fasteners such as bolts, screws, nails, staples and the like. The weight occupies the space within the void of the rear wheels. Cantilevered off the body of the car, these side-weights never touch the wheels or axles of the car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Puma
  • Publication number: 20160175726
    Abstract: The present invention is for a system of adding weight to a gravity powered car in which the weight fits within the wheel void of a plastic, injection molded wheel commonly used for Pinewood Derby Cars, or other gravity powered cars. The weight may be made from materials not limited to tungsten, lead, steel, brass, ceramic, glass, or plastic, etc. The invention is to use the space within the wheel void for the purpose of placing weight. This is done by affixing said weight to the body of the car by means not limited to adhesives or fasteners such as bolts, screws, nails, staples and the like. The weight occupies the space within the void of the rear wheels. Cantilevered off the body of the car, these side-weights never touch the wheels or axles of the car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph PUMA