Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Coleman

Thomas J. Coleman 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: 5391107
    Abstract: This invention sets forth a two part housing with a motor in a lower part. The motor has a downwardly extending shaft to which an offset weight is secured. The upper housing includes an axially directed aperture of different diameters with the largest diameter portion at an upper end to receive a stick of a candy sucker. The candy sucker is vibrated or jiggles when the motor is operated so that during consumption of the candy sucker the candy sucker jiggles in the users mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: B.A.A.T Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Coleman
  • Patent number: 5375848
    Abstract: A game in which one player throws a Bola Ball in such a manner that another player has difficulty in catching the Bola Ball. This can be achieved by placing a flexible cord of the Bola Ball in different positions on the stick. The player can then sling, fling, lob, twirl, etc. the Bola Ball at the other player depending on the position on the stick. After the other player has tried to catch the Bola Ball it's his/her turn to throw it back in any manner he/she wishes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: B.A.A.T. Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Coleman
  • Patent number: 5370884
    Abstract: The combination candy sucker and edible powder is a novelty candy holding device designed for the combination of a hard sucker type candy with a powder or granular candy in a self contained housing. The holding device has two parts. The top cap has a hard sucker type candy and the plastic housing contains the powder or granular candy. After removing the top cap, the hard candy is moistened and then dipped into the powder or granular candy. The sucker is then covered with the powder or granular candy giving a different and unique taste for children to enjoy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: B.A.A.T. Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Coleman
  • Patent number: 5324527
    Abstract: This invention relates to novelties and in particular to a novel candy holding and dispensing device which dispenses a liquid edible filling from a reservoir through a hollow stick attached to the sucker and through an channel (s) in the sucker type candy. This device includes a hollow plastic housing or reservoir which would contain a liquid edible filling. The hollow plastic housing may be pliable for applying a squeeze pressure to the liquid or of a hard plastic for which a piston force is necessary to force the liquid from the plastic housing. For a hard plastic housing or reservoir an attached threaded shaft is used. When turned, the threaded shaft pushes the liquid filling through a hollow stick at the top of the cylinder. The liquid filling then passes out of the hollow stick into a sucker type candy with channel (s) and oozes out at the top of the sucker type candy. The candy combination is now ready for consumption and eaten simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: Baat Enterprises, Inc
    Inventor: Thomas J. Coleman
  • Patent number: 5222627
    Abstract: This invention relates to novelties and in particular to a hand-held, candy holding/dispensing device designed to hold multiple pieces of candy in a housing. The self-contained candies are loaded in the housing at the factory and can be replaced by the consumer by removing the bottom base or inserting through the top one at a time. The housing has an open end at the top with a perforated plastic shield through which a shaft extends from the bottom of the housing through the top of the housing and is secured into place by a threaded cap at the bottom of the housing. Each piece of candy has a hole through the center to conform to a flexible locking system fixed at the top of the shaft and is loaded onto the top of the shaft by unscrewing the threaded cap at the bottom of the shaft and pulling down until the top of the shaft and the flexible locking system is locked inside the topmost piece of candy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: BAAT Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5209692
    Abstract: This invention relates to novelties and in particular to a battery-operated candy holding device. This device has a self-contained power supply that operates a motor and gearing system that produces the proper speed and torque, to spin a piece of candy. After the candy has been consumed, this device may be used as a hand held motorized toy. A noisemaker may be added to provide additional enjoyment by the consumer. The batteries are contained in the handle and are replaceable. The replaceable candy is designed to fit securely over the spindle shaft inside an aperture at the top of the candy holding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV
  • Patent number: 4914748
    Abstract: This invention relates to novelties and in particular to a novel illuminated candy holding device. This device includes a replaceable candy cylinder attached to the end of a fashlight which is turned on to make the candy cylinder glow brightly while being consumed. It can be used as a wand, and after the candy has been consumed, the device can be employed as a miniature flashlight. The battery may be permanently sealed inside the case and is not replaceable. The device is provided with a removeable clear plastic cover which is placed over the candy and which is secured in place at one end, for protection and storage of the candy, by the flashlight end connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Inventors: William K. Schlotter, IV, Thomas J. Coleman