Patents Represented by Law Firm Carnes Conal Dixon
  • Patent number: 5930968
    Abstract: The present invention is a wall framing system comprising upper beams, lower beams and a plurality of studs secured to the beams via a securing system. The securing system comprising a plurality of apertures located within the upper and lower beams. The studs include flanges extending outwardly and perpendicularly from there lower ends. The flanges are received within the apertures for providing the studs to be in a secured and fixed position. The studs are preferably made of plastic and include apertures for allowing wiring, plumbing and conduits to extend through each stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Inventor: Billy D. Pullam
  • Patent number: 5901956
    Abstract: A game simulating a team sport which tests and improves players' knowledge of, for example, favorite teams, whereby players select play cards and alternately ask and answer questions. Players generally advance teams and score by answering questions correctly. After answering questions correctly, players spin a move wheel, determining by chance move outcomes. Move outcomes include realistic possibilities, such as various numbers of yards to advance, interception by the opposing team exchanging defense and offense, number of penalty yards to retreat and awards of first downs or touchdowns. Players roll dice to begin play or attempt supplementary moves. Players mark scoreboards to record teams' changing scores. Scoreboards include play counters and question counters for convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Inventor: Tod L. Warmack