Patents by Inventor Tom R. Moore

Tom R. Moore 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).

  • Water-skimming sport ball for use in competitive water play
    Patent number: 6416430
    Abstract: A water-skimming ball for use in competitive water play wherein the ball is a specified composition and partially filled with fluids, not only to induce a skimming action of the ball across the surface of water for long distances when properly thrown relative to the surface of the water, but also to produce certain other desirable dynamics particularly suited to competitive water play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Tom R. Moore
  • Team water sport and method of play
    Patent number: 6336876
    Abstract: A water sport to be played between two teams each having a number of players, including at least one goalie for each team together with offensive/defensive players. The sport is played utilizing a ball which is hand held and hand propelled and which is structured so as to promote skimming across the surface of water. Points are scored by propelling the game ball either parallel or downwardly relative to the surface of the water such that the ball must strike the water before entering a goal of at least one or more goals defended by each team.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventor: Tom R. Moore
  • Water-skimming sport ball for use in competitive water play
    Publication number: 20010014633
    Abstract: A water-skimming ball for use in competitive water play wherein the ball is a specified composition and partially filled with fluids, not only to induce a skimming action of the ball across the surface of water for long distances when properly thrown relative to the surface of the water, but also to produce certain other desirable dynamics particularly suited to competitive water play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventor: Tom R. Moore