Patents by Inventor Brian D Kessler
Brian D Kessler 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).
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Publication number: 20130109514Abstract: A transparent polyurethane ball contains polyvinylchloride decorative shapes which cling temporarily to the interior surface of the ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: MAUI TOYS, INC.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Publication number: 20120196501Abstract: A play and/or exercise hoop is formed by a hollow tube containing hard particles, wherein the hollow tube has a non-circular internal cross-section, preferably adjacent flat surfaces, whereby the hard beads fall from one surface to another as the hoop is rotated about the body, so as to produce the sound of falling rain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: MAUI TOYS, INC.Inventor: Brian D. KESSLER
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Patent number: 7959485Abstract: A play and/or exercise hoop for hip gyration is formed of a tube formed into a circle, the tube having a cross-section with a flat outwardly facing wall suitable for accepting a decorative strip adhered thereto. The cross-sectional shape of the tube is D-shaped.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Patent number: 7896783Abstract: A jump rope having a rope section having two ends, and a connector attached to one end of the rope section, the connector having a hook section, a middle section connected at one end to the hook section, and a flange section integral with the other end of the middle section. An end cap is attached to another end of the rope section. The first handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size fixedly connected to the end cap. The second handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size configured to slide over the flange section of the connector and abut against the middle section of the connector allowing the connector to spin freely in the handle when the jump rope is in use and the connector is not connected to another jump rope. When the jump rope is connected to another jump rope, the second handle can be locked to the first handle so as not to be sliding around on the jump rope when the jump rope is in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Publication number: 20100248907Abstract: A jump rope having a rope section having two ends, and a connector attached to one end of the rope section, the connector having a hook section, a middle section connected at one end to the hook section, and a flange section integral with the other end of the middle section. An end cap is attached to another end of the rope section. The first handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size fixedly connected to the end cap. The second handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size configured to slide over the flange section of the connector and abut against the middle section of the connector allowing the connector to spin freely in the handle when the jump rope is in use and the connector is not connected to another jump rope. When the jump rope is connected to another jump rope, the second handle can be locked to the first handle so as not to be sliding around on the jump rope when the jump rope is in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: MAUI TOYS INC.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Patent number: 7771247Abstract: A hand-held light-up toy including a see-through housing, a handle connected to the see-through housing, a light source assembly rotatably mounted within the see-through housing, the light source assembly comprising a housing and a printed circuit board mounted within the housing, a plurality of light sources mounted on the printed circuit board, a power source disposed within the handle, motor disposed within the handle and connected to the power source, having a motor shaft extending therefrom, a rotation means disposed within the handle and connected to the motor shaft, and to the printed circuit board assembly for rotating the printed circuit board assembly when the motor is turned on, and an on/off switch assessable on the handle for selectively activating the power source and the motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Publication number: 20100184541Abstract: A ball amusement device including an outer shell of transparent or semi-transparent plastic or elastomer or plastomer having good bounce characteristics, and at least one liquid within the shell. The outer shell may be configured to reduce the transparency to light through the ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: MAUI TOYS, INC.Inventor: Brian D. KESSLER
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Publication number: 20100181719Abstract: A bouncing ball type of amusement device has a buoyant die floating in a water-filled, transparent rubber ball. The die has a plurality of faces with written material thereon. When bounced after asking a yes or no type of question, the die will float to the top of the ball and one of its faces will contact the inside surface of the ball and be viewable by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: Brian D. KESSLER
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Publication number: 20100124867Abstract: A light-up toy including a housing, a base connected thereto, a light source assembly rotatably mounted within the see-through housing, the light source assembly comprising a housing and a printed circuit board mounted within the housing, a plurality of light sources mounted on the printed circuit board, a motor disposed within the handle and connected to the power source, a power source disposed within the base for supplying power to the motor, a unit disposed within the handle and connected to the motor and to the printed circuit board assembly for rotating the printed circuit board assembly when the motor is turned on, a fan extending outwardly from the light source assembly, and a plurality of particles contained in the housing formed of a light-weight material, wherein when the light source assembly rotates, the plurality of particles are blown about the housing by the fan, to simulate snow fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Publication number: 20090312127Abstract: An amusement device includes an outer shell of transparent or semi-transparent plastic or elastomer having good bounce characteristics, and a liquid, preferably water, and light-up device therewithin, the liquid being outside said light-up device. Glitter is also desirably within the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Maui Toys, IncInventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Publication number: 20090258567Abstract: A play and/or exercise hoop for hip gyration is formed of a tube formed into a circle, the tube having a cross-section with a flat outwardly facing wall suitable for accepting a decorative strip adhered thereto. The cross-sectional shape of the tube is D-shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. KESSLER
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Patent number: 7566255Abstract: A play and/or exercise hoop for hip gyration is formed of a tube formed into a circle, the tube having a cross-section with a flat outwardly facing wall suitable for accepting a decorative strip adhered thereto. The cross-sectional shape of the tube is preferably D-shaped, with the flat wall of the D extending between two outwardly projecting ribs.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Patent number: 7101321Abstract: The jumping or skipping plaything has a flattened and twisted connector between a roller, drum or wheel at one end and an ankle ring at the other end. The connector rotates with the wheel or roller or drum relative to the ankle ring. The connector also contains day glow material to provide an edge glow.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D Kessler
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Publication number: 20040097344Abstract: The jumping or skipping plaything has a flattened and twisted connector between a roller, drum or wheel at one end and an ankle ring at the other end. the connector rotates with the wheel or roller or drum relative to the ankle ring. The connector also contains day glow material to provide an edge glow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Patent number: 6695671Abstract: An amusement device, particularly for use by children for jumping or skipping, has a ring through which one foot is placed, and a tube or rod extending therefrom with a wheel at the far end of the rod or tube. The wheel contains some small lamps and a generator, whereby rotation of the wheel causes the lamps to light. The connector rod or tube is wrapped with holographically printed film.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Patent number: 6669587Abstract: A soft toy football having guiding fins projecting from its back end is enhanced by a motor driven propeller.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Publication number: 20030100391Abstract: A soft toy football having guiding fins projecting from its back end is enhanced by a motor driven propeller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: MAUI TOYS, INC.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Publication number: 20030027484Abstract: An amusement device, particularly for use by children for jumping or skipping, has a ring through which one foot is placed, and a tube or rod extending therefrom with a wheel at the far end of the rod or tube. The wheel contains some small lamps and a generator, whereby rotation of the wheel causes the lamps to light. The connector rod or tube is wrapped with holographically printed film.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Patent number: 6482136Abstract: An exercise and/or play hoop, made of semi-rigid plastic tubing, is partially filled with water (30) to between ⅙ and ½ full, most preferably ¼ full. The water improves the dynamics of the hoop and makes keeping the hoop elevated by gyration easier. The hoop is preferably made of a length of hoop tube (10) bent into a circle. A coupling tube (20) is inserted where the ends (11, 12) abut, spanning over the joint. The coupling tube includes a bore (25) through which the liquid flows circumferentially around inside the hoop, and past the joint. To seal the water in O-rings (41, 42) are used. A decorative, preferably iridescent cover (18) may cover the hoop. Tape (50) keeps the joint together. The hoop may be scented.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1999Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
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Patent number: D637667Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventors: Chia-Yen Lin, Brian d Kessler