Patents by Inventor Andrew Steven Gates

Andrew Steven Gates 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: 11623161
    Abstract: This invention is a tubular shaped flying toy comprised of a polypropylene (foam) main cylindrical body with a heavy plastic ring supported front end. The main foam body is held in place to the plastic ring support with the help of rubber bracelet bands that stretch around the outside of the front end of the toy where the foam body stretches onto the hard plastic ring. The toy is thrown with a baseball type throwing motion, and provides a graceful, smooth flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Randy S Gates, Andrew Steven Gates
  • Publication number: 20230051679
    Abstract: This invention is a tubular shaped flying toy comprised of a polypropylene (foam) main cylindrical body with a heavy plastic ring supported front end. The main foam body is held in place to the plastic ring support with the help of rubber bracelet bands that stretch around the outside of the front end of the toy where the foam body stretches onto the hard plastic ring. The toy is thrown with a baseball type throwing motion, and provides a graceful, smooth flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Randy S. Gates, Andrew Steven Gates