Patents by Inventor Paul Uttley

Paul Uttley 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).

  • Metal to plastic connector for toy structures
    Patent number: 8579536
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector for toy structures and educational instruments, particularly for assembling plastic and metal components. The connector includes a circular base with apertures for securing to an expansive metal construction piece by use of screws or similar threaded fasteners. The connector further includes a passageway for receiving a second construction piece, such as a plastic construction piece. Pegs pass through aligned apertures in the walls of the passageway as well as apertures in the second construction pieces, thereby securing the second construction piece to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Lego A/S
    Inventors: Paul Uttley, Stephan S. Turnipseed
  • METAL TO PLASTIC CONNECTOR FOR TOY STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20120282017
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector for toy structures and educational instruments, particularly for assembling plastic and metal components. The connector includes a circular base with apertures for securing to an expansive metal construction piece by use of screws or similar threaded fasteners. The connector further includes a passageway for receiving a second construction piece, such as a plastic construction piece. Pegs pass through aligned apertures in the walls of the passageway as well as apertures in the second construction pieces, thereby securing the second construction piece to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: LEGO A/S
    Inventors: Paul Uttley, Stephan S. Turnipseed
  • Metal to plastic connector for toy structures
    Patent number: 8240939
    Abstract: The apparatus is a connector for toy structures and educational instruments, particularly for assembling plastic and metal components. The connector includes a circular base with apertures for securing to an expansive metal construction piece by use of screws or similar threaded fasteners. The connector further includes a passageway for receiving a second construction piece, such as a plastic construction piece. Pegs pass through aligned apertures in the walls of the passageway as well as apertures in the second construction pieces, thereby securing the second construction piece to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Lego A/S
    Inventors: Paul Uttley, Stephan S. Turnipseed
  • Metal to plastic connector for toy structures
    Publication number: 20090263209
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector for toy structures and educational instruments, particularly for assembling plastic and metal components. The connector includes a circular base with apertures for securing to an expansive metal construction piece by use of screws or similar threaded fasteners. The connector further includes a passageway for receiving a second construction piece, such as a plastic construction piece. Pegs pass through aligned apertures in the walls of the passageway as well as apertures in the second construction pieces, thereby securing the second construction piece to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Uttley, Stephan S. Turnipseed