Patents by Inventor Michael Starrick

Michael Starrick 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).

  • Publication number: 20070021030
    Abstract: A cartwheeling toy including an upper assembly including a torso with rigid arms and hands extending therefrom. A lower assembly including legs and a motor means for moving the assembles relative to each other to move the toy into a headstand and then return it to its upright position or cartwheel the toy as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Bruce Lund, Michael Starrick, Krishnan Srirangam
  • Publication number: 20060266206
    Abstract: A hydrogen operated gun for shooting projectiles such as a paint pellet. Hydrogen gas is supplied to a combustion chamber and is combusted by a trigger controlled piezo igniter. The hydrogen may be supplied by a hydrogen generator or by a hydrogen storage container located in the gun housing. Suitable valve mechanisms are provided to control the flow of hydrogen to the combustion chamber and the expelling of exhaust gases from the combustion chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Bruce Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Patent number: 7063247
    Abstract: Applicant's novel invention relates to a novel hydrogen generator for supplying hydrogen to drive a hydrogen operated engine. The regulator can supply hydrogen to drive an engine for operating the cutter assembly of a lawnmower as well as supply the output of a hydrogen driven engine to operate a variety of power operated devices such as drills, saws, sanders, etc. In addition, the hydrogen generator can supply hydrogen to operate a power driven piston to drive fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Lund and Company Invention, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Patent number: 7036751
    Abstract: A water gun and a watering container using an electrically operated peristaltic pump for pumping water through a nozzle located at the end of a tube connecting a reservoir with an outlet opening. The pump is electrically controlled by a trigger mechanism in a handle of the gun or container. The gun also includes a rotating light arrangement indicating that the gun is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Lund and Company Invention, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick, Krishnan Srirangam
  • Patent number: 6945495
    Abstract: A toy rocket assemblage including a chamber containing water and an anode and cathode and a power supply for the anode and cathode to generate oxygen and hydrogen in the chamber. A plenum chamber for collecting the oxygen and hydrogen gasses. A toy rocket on a launch tube in communication with the plenum chamber and a glow wire igniter in the plenum chamber which when heated ignites the oxygen and hydrogen gas mixture to drive the rocket off of the launch tube into the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Lund and Company Invention, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Patent number: 6820840
    Abstract: A toy rocket assemblage including a tank containing water and an anode and cathode in the tank and a power supply for said anode and cathode to generate oxygen and hydrogen in the tank. A toy rocket in a chamber exposed to the oxygen and hydrogen gasses and an igniter for igniting the oxygen and hydrogen mixture to drive the rocket into the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Lund and Company Invention LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Patent number: 6796387
    Abstract: Applicant's novel invention relates to a novel hydrogen generator for supplying hydrogen to drive a hydrogen operated engine. The regulator can supply hydrogen to drive an engine for operating the cutter assembly of a lawnmower as well as supply the output of a hydrogen driven engine to operate a variety of power operated devices such as drills, saws, sanders, etc. In addition, the hydrogen generator can supply hydrogen to operate a power driven piston to drive fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Lund and Company LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Publication number: 20040182909
    Abstract: Applicant's novel invention relates to a novel hydrogen generator for supplying hydrogen to drive a hydrogen operated engine. The regulator can supply hydrogen to drive an engine for operating the cutter assembly of a lawnmower as well as supply the output of a hydrogen driven engine to operate a variety of power operated devices such as drills, saws, sanders, etc. In addition, the hydrogen generator can supply hydrogen to operate a power driven piston to drive fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Lund and Company Invention, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Publication number: 20040159740
    Abstract: A toy rocket assemblage including a tank containing water and an anode and cathode in the tank and a power supply for said anode and cathode to generate oxygen and hydrogen in the tank. A toy rocket in a chamber exposed to the oxygen and hydrogen gasses and an igniter for igniting the oxygen and hydrogen mixture to drive the rocket into the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Patent number: 6746301
    Abstract: A toy character having a body portion and a pair of legs operated by motor operated linkages that are controlled by a microprocessor. The microprocessor functions to move the legs in unison between sitting and standing positions or move the legs in opposite directions. The character thus functions to bounce and dance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Lund and Company Invention, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick, Sunil Moothedath
  • Patent number: 6736693
    Abstract: A doll that includes a pair legs pivotally attached to a torso. The torso having a front side and backside. A pair of motor mechanisms separately attached to each leg for pivoting the legs forwards and backwards in accordance to a set of pre-programmed positions that moves the doll from a first orientation to a second orientation. The movement may be defined as rolling the doll from its front side to its backside and vice versa, as well as moving the doll to a standing position and walking the doll while it is standing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Lund and Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Krishnan Srirangam, Michael Starrick, Sunil Moothedath
  • Patent number: 6676476
    Abstract: A gyroscopic figure in accordance with the present invention includes a freely rotatable flywheel mounted within the figure such that the flywheel has a pre-determined orientation. A pinion gear is secured to the flywheel and a guide post is positioned a distance away from the pinion gear to form a channel therebetween. A flexible rack gear is then used to rapidly rotate the flywheel. The figure also includes a plurality of apertures. The figure may be used with a toy vehicle that includes a plurality of pegs positioned about the vehicle and sized to fit an aperture. As such when the figure is secured to the vehicle in a specific position and the flywheel is rotating, the rotating flywheel creates a gyroscopic effect that balances and stabilizes the vehicle such that the vehicle can be moved in a specific direction. In various embodiment of the present invention the vehicle may be a skateboard, a mountain board, a scooter a bicycle, or a car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Lund and Company Invention, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
  • Patent number: 6672935
    Abstract: The present invention includes a toy figure that is hinged at the waist. The hinged waist permits the figure to pivot or move the top half of the body relative to the bottom half. A control mechanism controls the movement such that the figure will move from a standing position through a “somersault” ending back in a standing position again. In other embodiments the control mechanism can stop the movement or pose the figure in a position, such as a “headstand” or a position prior to a headstand. When the figure stops the movement prior to a headstand, the figure can prompt a user to assist the figure in completing the headstand. When the user helps the figure in completing the headstand, the figure could continue to perform a somersault or flip over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Lund & Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Krishnan Srirangam, Michael Starrick, Sunil Moothedath
  • Patent number: 6645036
    Abstract: The present invention includes a toy figure having a torso connected to a first leg and a second leg. A first motor is secured in the torso and is in communication with a first gear train, which is meshed to a fastener in the first leg, such that when the figure is in a standing position, the first motor causes the torso to move in relation to the first leg. A second motor is secured in the second leg and is in communication with a second gear train, which is rotatably attached to the torso such that when the figure is in the standing position, the second motor causes the second leg to move in relation to the first leg along the axis. A circuit board has pre-programmed instructions that when the figure is in the standing position controls the motors such that the figure walks across the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Lund and Company Invention, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick, Krishnan Srirangam, Sunil William Moothedath
  • Patent number: 6537127
    Abstract: In one embodiment the kisses that the doll may perform are “raspberry kisses”, “eskimo kisses” and regular kisses. To simulate a raspberry kiss a motor mechanism in the mouth of the doll causes the lips to vibrate, which causes a child to feel a tingling sensation when the child presses against the vibrating lips. To simulate an eskimo kiss the motor mechanism alternatively causes the head of the doll to move side-to-side, which when a child places their nose up against the doll's nose causes a rubbing feeling. The doll also includes a speaker to emit various sounds that coincide with the kisses. The doll will also give regular kisses that do not use the motor mechanism and are simply a kissing sound that emanates from the speaker. Various sensors or mechanical switches are used to activate the various kisses and sounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: LUND and Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Krishnan Srirangam, Michael Starrick
  • Patent number: 6506095
    Abstract: The present invention includes a doll defined by an upper half hingedly attached to a lower half. A spring means attached to the upper and lower halves resiliently place the halves in a substantially planar position. A locking mechanism is included for retaining the halves in a substantially non-planar position, when the locking mechanism is engaged. A motor means is also attached to the upper and lower halves for moving the halves in a substantially non-planar position. When the motor means moves the upper and lower halves a predetermined distance, the locking mechanism engages and the upper and lower halves are maintained in the substantially non-planar position. The doll may be moved from a standing position into a sitting position; from a sitting position into a laying position; a laying position into a sitting position and a laying position into a laying position with the lower half angled upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Lund & Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Lund, Krishnan Srirangam, Sunil Moothedath, Michael Starrick