Patents by Inventor Brian K. Zeilinger

Brian K. Zeilinger 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: 7594875
    Abstract: A climbing panel includes a body that is curved about an axis at a non-constant radius of curvature. The body has first and second end portions and is configured for use such that one of the first and second end portions is supported by a support surface and the other of the first and second end portions is coupled to an elevated support structure. The body is reversible between a first orientation, where the first end is adjacent the support surface and the second end is coupled to the elevated support structure and extends to a first mounting height, and a second orientation, where the second end is adjacent the support surface and the first end is coupled to the elevated support structure and extends to a second mounting height that is different from the first mounting height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 7419437
    Abstract: A swing ride includes a plastic seat portion, a first plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a first end of the seat portion, and a second plastic hand rest and foot rest portion configured to be coupled to a second end of the seat portion. The swing ride in a disassembled state is configured to be received in a container having a volume of less than 5,760 cubic inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Boll, Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Publication number: 20080207344
    Abstract: A helical tube slide that includes a plurality one-piece half-tube portions that are each substantially dimensionally the same. Two of the plurality of half-tube portions are coupled together to define a first curved tubular segment that defines a first portion of the tube slide. Another two of the plurality of half-tube portions are coupled together to define a second curved tubular segment that defines a second portion of the tube slide. The tube slide further includes a fastener that couples the first curved tubular segment and the second curved tubular segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: PLAYSTAR, INC.
    Inventors: Ernesto Huerta, Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: 7189034
    Abstract: A drill template that is operable to locate a position for a hole in a member. The member has at least two distinct surfaces and the drill template includes a body having first and second oppositely-facing sides configured for locating a position for a hole to be drilled in the member. A first alignment member on the first side of the body is configured to align with both a first and a second distinct surface of the member to position the body relative to the member. A second alignment member on the second side of the body is configured to align with the first surface of the member but not with the second surface of the member to position the body relative to the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 7186183
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a swing to a support beam includes a first bracket member coupled to the support beam, a second bracket member coupled to the support beam opposite the first bracket member, a first swing hanger directly connected to the first bracket member for supporting a first elongated support member, and a second swing hanger directly connected to the second bracket member for supporting a second elongated support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 7153064
    Abstract: A pipe sleeve assembly includes a base plate and a sleeve portion. The base plate includes a base portion defining a longitudinal axis. The base plate further includes a first flange extending from the base portion in a first direction generally normal to the longitudinal axis and lying in a first plane. The base plate also includes a second flange extending from the base portion in the first direction, spaced from the first flange in a second direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and lying in a second plane spaced from the first plane. The sleeve portion includes a body portion and a third flange extending from the body portion in the first direction. A fastener stud extends from the second flange and is received in an aperture in the third flange to secure the sleeve portion to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 6991550
    Abstract: A climbing steps rail set includes a first molded plastic rail having a lower end configured to rest on a lower support surface, an upper end configured to be coupled to an elevated support structure, and a first plurality of apertures formed in the rail and configured to receive respective first ends of steps to be supported by the rail set. The rail set further includes a second molded plastic rail having a lower end configured to rest on the lower support surface, an upper end configured to be coupled to the elevated support structure, and a second plurality of apertures formed in the rail and configured to receive respective second ends of the steps to be supported by the rail set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Matthew T. Bolland, Christopher D. Boll
  • Patent number: 6942600
    Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as they attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing child's position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Publication number: 20040097332
    Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as they attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing child's position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Playstar, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: 6709365
    Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as the attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing childs position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall. The body, or side wall, of the climbing rock preferably includes a mounting portion that forms an edge with the mounting surface and a gripping portion where the endless grip extends outwardly from the gripping portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Playstar, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Publication number: 20030153432
    Abstract: The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a continuous side wall) and an endless grip that extends outwardly from the entire circumference of the body. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold for children seeking to grasp the climbing rock as the attempt to negotiate a wall that includes several of the climbing rocks. The endless grip provides a hand/foot hold regardless of a climbing childs position relative to the climbing rock and no matter how the climbing rock is mounted to the climbing wall. The body, or side wall, of the climbing rock preferably includes a mounting portion that forms an edge with the mounting surface and a gripping portion where the endless grip extends outwardly from the gripping portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Playstar, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D513779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: D517636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Bolland, Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D520590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: D534612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Ernesto Huerta
  • Patent number: D534613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Ernesto Huerta
  • Patent number: D573222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernesto Huerta, Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D580507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernesto Huerta, Brian K. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D585570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Ernesto Huerta
  • Patent number: D585571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Ernesto Huerta