Patents Assigned to Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc.
  • Patent number: 6173834
    Abstract: The present invention includes a transparent dart case of one-piece design that is capable of securing darts, spare dart components and a tool for use in assembling darts. The present invention includes an integrally molded and removable hanging bracket that allows the dart case to be mounted on a rack for display without any additional packaging. The integrally molded bracket can be easily removed with minimal force after it is purchased. The present invention has a transparent first frame which is connected to a transparent second frame by a living hinge. Both the first frame and the second frame have a side wall which are mated together to form an enclosure which has sufficient integrity to protect and transport darts, dart components and dart assembly tools. The assembly is molded as an integral unit using a K-resin to provide ideal clarity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Derick L. Voden, Justin L. Voden
  • Patent number: 6086482
    Abstract: A billiard accessories combination and package construction is disclosed which is used to effectively display billiard or pool accessories. The billiard accessories include a billiard ball, a billiard table brush and a billiard ball rack, all of which may be marked by an indicating indicia or sports logo. The package may also include such accessories as billiard chalk. The package is designed to fittingly accommodate each of the accessories. The package has an upper section and a lower section each having a mating outer edge to allow closure and retention of the package about a hinge. The package is transparent such that any identifying indicia or sport logos located on the accessories are visible through the package. The package includes a lip section having an aperture to hang the billiard accessory combination, such as in a point of purchase display. The contents of the billiard accessory combination are prominently displayed within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc.
    Inventor: Justin L. Voden
  • Patent number: 6073931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a folding backboard for receiving a dart board thereon. The folding backboard protects a wall, or some other fixed surface, by being able to receive and secure poorly thrown darts without damage to the dart tips. The folding backboard comprises a first section which is foldably attached to a second section. The backboard unfolds into an open position in which the dart board is readily mounted to each section of the folding backboard, and folds into a closed position to minimize the width or height of the backboard for storing or transporting the backboard when the dart board is removed. The present invention also includes a dart center which incorporates the aforementioned folding backboard and further includes a dart board and throw-line marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc.
    Inventor: Justin L. Voden
  • Patent number: D437620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Smith, Nicholas L. Voden
  • Patent number: D437778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Derick L. Voden, Justin L. Voden
  • Patent number: D411449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas L. Voden