Patents by Inventor Phillip Bell, Jr.

Phillip Bell, Jr. 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: 6543775
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method and apparatus for playing a ball game and the associated vest. The method includes: dividing the players into two teams; providing a vest for each of the players, with the external surface of the vest being provided with a pile-type surface and bull's-eyes; providing a plurality of objects with a pile-type surface; awarding points to the player striking the opposing player and removing the struck player from the game; providing a quantity of flags to be protected by one team and taken by the other team; dividing the play of game into three periods; and counting the flags acquired and points scored through the throwing of the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: Phillip Bell, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5677676
    Abstract: A crime prevention device including a housing adapted for positioning upon a face of a wearer over eyes thereof. An elastic band has opposing free ends secured to the housing for securement of the housing upon the face of the wearer. A plurality of pressure switches are disposed within the elastic band and an upper portion of the housing. A plurality of skin contacts are disposed within the upper portion of the inner surface of the housing between the plurality of pressure switches. A charger and transmitter is disposed within the housing. The charger and transmitter is electrically coupled with the plurality of skin contacts. A central processing unit is disposed in a location remote from the housing. The central processing unit cooperates with the plurality of skin contacts and the charger and transmitter. An alarm is disposed in a location remote from the housing. The alarm cooperates with the charger and transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Phillip Bell, Jr.