Patents by Inventor Michael S. Maddi

Michael S. Maddi 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).

  • SELF-SUPPORTING PUPPET
    Publication number: 20100136877
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to hand-manipulated puppets. In particular, the present invention relates to a self-supporting hand manipulated puppet adapted to serve as a rest or support for the forearm of the puppeteer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Michael S. Maddi
  • ANIMAL PUPPET
    Publication number: 20090181597
    Abstract: The present invention is a hand-manipulated puppet of the type simulating an animal that is manipulated by placement of the hand and forearm into a cavity. The body is cast of a first flexible polymeric foam and the legs of the puppet made a denser flexible polymeric foam so that the puppeteer can rest the forearm on the legs without crushing the legs yet leave a body that is flexible and manipulates easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Michael S. Maddi
  • Animal puppet
    Patent number: 5080626
    Abstract: A puppet of the type having a flexible elongated neck manipulated through movement from within by the puppeteer's forearm, and the puppet having depending legs adapted to serve as a rest or support for the forearm as well as the puppet's appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Inventor: Michael S. Maddi