Patents by Inventor Brian Pankz

Brian Pankz 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: 5615891
    Abstract: A volley ball support system for playing a game of volley ball in a pool is described. A floatation buoy supports one end of the volleyball net and freely floats in the pool without being anchored to the floor of the pool. The buoy includes a guide in order to attach a line strung to both sides of the pool in order to keep the buoy from moving and a freely held weight that keeps the buoy righted should contestants come in contact with the buoy. The game may use flexible nets that can be adjusted in width simply by rotating the upright supports in order to pick up excess slack or to add slack to the nets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Brian Pankz