Patents by Inventor Mark S. Peterson

Mark S. Peterson 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: 5681040
    Abstract: A game timer is constructed in a form resembling an eye with a movable eye lid. The lid is positionable to cover the eye and to uncover the eye in accordance with an objective of the game in the timing of events in the game. Because the eye is an icon of knowledge and power, the psychological connection of such an icon with a game of information, the answering of questions and the evaluation of intellect, composure and other competitive aspects of human nature is important to the success of the game. A numerical processor and associated elements of the device provide programmability for controlling various aspects of the game and for keeping score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Inventor: Mark S. Peterson
  • Patent number: 5249807
    Abstract: An apparatus to exercise, sharpen, and test extrasensory perception capacity of individuals is provided to include various categories of testing events about a game path, with points awarded relative to correct responses to award various levels of extrasensory perception capacity to a player or a plurality of players of the game structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventor: Mark S. Peterson
  • Patent number: D545079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Mark S. Peterson
  • Patent number: D402431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Inventor: Mark S. Peterson