Patents Assigned to Tangle Inc.
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Publication number: 20140162814Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention include lighted bounceable toys for play and amusement. Such toys or structures can be made in an infinite number of graceful and useful configurations. Exemplary bounceable ball toys include a light assembly having a power source and a plurality of light emitting elements, and a spherical skeletal structure having a plurality of segments. The spherical skeletal structure defines an open interior cavity, and at least some segments of the skeletal structure include a channel opening that faces toward the interior cavity. Light emitting elements transmit light to the channel openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Tangle Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Publication number: 20130210562Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention include lighted bounceable toys for play and amusement. Such toys or structures can be made in an infinite number of graceful and useful configurations. Exemplary bounceable ball toys include a light assembly having a power source and a plurality of light emitting elements, and a spherical skeletal structure having a plurality of segments. The spherical skeletal structure defines an open interior cavity, and at least some segments of the skeletal structure include a channel opening that faces toward the interior cavity. Light emitting elements transmit light to the channel openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Publication number: 20110212798Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention include lighted bounceable toys for play and amusement. Such toys or structures can be made in an infinite number of graceful and useful configurations. Exemplary bounceable ball toys include a light assembly having a power source and a plurality of light emitting elements, and a spherical skeletal structure having a plurality of segments. The spherical skeletal structure defines an open interior cavity, and at least some segments of the skeletal structure include a channel opening that faces toward the interior cavity. Light emitting elements transmit light to the channel openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: 7867115Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention include lighted bounceable toys for play and amusement. Such toys or structures can be made in an infinite number of graceful and useful configurations. Exemplary bounceable ball toys include a light assembly having a power source and a plurality of light emitting elements, and a spherical skeletal structure having a plurality of segments. The spherical skeletal structure defines an open interior cavity, and at least some segments of the skeletal structure include a channel opening that faces toward the interior cavity. Light emitting elements transmit light to the channel openings.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: 7661896Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a writing instrument that can be manipulated into an infinite number of shapes and configurations. The invention can be applied to relieve minor stress as well as strengthen hand muscles, rehabilitate finger and joint movement, and improve overall range of hand motion. A textured coating can be applied to the surface of each segment that gives the writing instrument a unique feel, thereby creating a pleasant sensation and feel to the hands and fingers. Segments can operate as a holder for a writing instrument body, and similarly can be arranged to provide a creative sculpture. Segments can be removed as desired by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: 7601045Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a textured therapeutic toy that can be manipulated into an infinite number of shapes and configurations. The invention is best applied to relieve minor stress as well as strengthen hand muscles, rehabilitate finger and joint movement and improve overall range of hand motion. In one exemplary embodiment, a textured coating is applied to the surface of each segment that gives the therapeutic toy a unique feel, thereby creating a pleasant sensation and feel to the hands and fingers.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Publication number: 20090156092Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention include lighted bounceable toys for play and amusement. Such toys or structures can be made in an infinite number of graceful and useful configurations. Exemplary bounceable ball toys include a light assembly having a power source and a plurality of light emitting elements, and a spherical skeletal structure having a plurality of segments. The spherical skeletal structure defines an open interior cavity, and at least some segments of the skeletal structure include a channel opening that faces toward the interior cavity. Light emitting elements transmit light to the channel openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Publication number: 20080090486Abstract: A toy body includes a plurality of curved loop segments. Each curved loop segment can have a curved end and an opposite end. The curved end of each loop segment can meet at the first end of the toy body, and the opposite end of each loop can meet at the second end of the toy body. In some cases, at least two curved ends are coupled together at the first end, and at least two opposite ends are coupled together at the second end. The plurality of curved loop segments forms a continuous loop. A method of making a toy includes shaping a continuous loop to present a first set of bent segments and a second set of bent segments. The first set of bent segments are disposed toward a first toy end, and the second set of bent segments are disposed toward a second toy end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D576235Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Tangle Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D595516Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D614882Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D623247Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D692510Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard Zawitz
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Patent number: D747416Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Tangle IncInventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D807452Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Tangle Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D811501Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D820916Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Zawitz
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Patent number: D848559Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Zawitz, Geoffrey McKee
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Patent number: D849161Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Zawitz, Geoffrey McKee
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Patent number: D851717Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Tangle, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Zawitz, Geoffrey McKee