Patents by Inventor Robert Paino

Robert Paino 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: 5772543
    Abstract: A game ball of the type adapted to be brought to a game site and filled with granular or particular material obtained at the game site comprising:a first pliable panel having two ends, a first side, a second side, an inner and outer surface, and a flap having a length approximately one third the length of the first side protruding radially outward from a central position on the first side;a second pliable panel substantially identical to the first pliable panel but further having the flap thereof folded over upon the inner surface thereof and permanently affixed thereto thereby forming a flap retaining element in substantial mating alignment with the flap of the first panel;at least one third pliable panel having two ends, two sides, and an inner and outer surface;wherein the second side of the first and second pliable panels are each permanently adjoined to one side of the third pliable panel; anda sealing device forming a temporary, user resealable connection between the flap and flap retaining element comp
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: Robert Paino
  • Patent number: 5611541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of playing a ball game with a soft, malleable ball. The game is particularly suited to play on a beach or other soft surface such as a lawn. The method of playing the game requires each player to accurately throw or roll this ball with the specific purpose of landing closest to an object ball. Scoring is kept over each round of play and the player exhibiting the greatest skill in placing his or her ball nearest to the object ball earns the greatest number of points. The player having the most points at the end of the game wins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Inventor: Robert Paino