Patents by Inventor Bruce M. D'Andrade

Bruce M. D'Andrade 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: 5322191
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy water gun having a housing with extending handle, a release mechanism and barrel. The water gun is connected to at least one water source external from and connected to the housing. In preferred embodiments, the water source is remote and has an indirect connection, e.g. by tubing or hosing, external of said housing and having a vent to surrounding ambient air so air may enter therethrough. Also included is a pressurized air and water storage tank external from and connectable to the housing. The pressurized tank has an orifice between said pressurized tank and said housing through which all liquids and gasses pass. There is also a pumping means for withdrawing air or water from the source or sources, and for depositing the withdrawn air or water into the pressurized tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventors: Lonnie G. Johnson, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5318202
    Abstract: The present invention is an action figure with the ability to shoot water by means of an air pressurized water chamber. The action figure includes a body which is at least partially hollow and at least one body orifice. A water storage reservoir is connected to the body and it has a separate, remote water source for adding water thereto. The water storage reservoir is connected to a pumping and pressurizing means which in turn is connected to the remote water source. The pumping and pressurizing means for pumping the reservoir water and to pressurize the air therein after the water has been added There is an avenue of release which runs from the reservoir to a nozzle and a water release means for regulating the fluid flow through the avenue of release. The water release means is operably connected to the avenue of release and extends outwardly therefrom to permit manual operation. A nozzle at the end of the avenue of release controllably releases water when the water release means is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5305919
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy water gun which is operated by selectively releasing water from a water reservoir that is pressurized with air. The gun has amanually operated air pump which pressurizes a water reservoir and consequently pressurizes any water therein. The pressurized water has an avenue of release that is regulated by a trigger mechanism. When no force is applied to the trigger, the pressurized water is held at bay with no means of release. When force is applied to the trigger, water is released from the pressurized reservoir and is channeled through a narrow nozzle. The escape of the pressurized water through the narrow nozzle creates a stream of propelled water that lastas as long as the trigger is engaged or until the pressure on the water in the reservoir equals the ambient air pressure. Water is added to the present invention via at least one fill opening on the water reservoir. The reservoir itself is non-detachable from the gun housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Inventors: Lonnie G. Johnson, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5305918
    Abstract: The present invention is an action figure with the ability to shoot water by means of an air pressurized water chamber. The action figure includes a body which is at least partially hollow and at least one body orifice. A water storage reservoir is connected to the body and it has orifice for adding water thereto. It is also connected to a pressurizing means. The pressurizing means is for pressurizing the reservoir with air after water has been added and is attachable to the body, the reservoir or both. There is an avenue of release which runs from the reservoir to a nozzle and a water release means for regulating the fluid flow through the avenue of release. The water release means is operably connected to the avenue of release and extends outwardly therefrom to permit manual operation. A nozzle at the end of the avenue of release controllably releases water when the water release means is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5303848
    Abstract: The present invention involves a water gun having a housing, a barrel, at least one removable pressurizable air/water storage tank, means for connecting the tank(s) to the housing of the gun, a pressurizing mechanism, a channel of release for shooting water and a water release mechanism. The improvement lies in the particular connecting member for connecting the tank(s) to the housing of the water gun. The connecting member is a double position bayonet connection between the tank and the housing. It includes a female, receiving collar with a circular channel about its inside and a male protrusion collar. The channel has a top flange over it and has a drop in for cut outs for insertion of a male protrusion counterpart. The channel has a first predetermined depth along at least a first arc under the flange and has a second deeper locking predetermined depth along at least a second arc under the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5292032
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy water gun operated by selectively releasing water from a water reservoir that is pressurized with air. It is a one piece device formed in the general shape of a gun with a rearwardly mounted manually operated air pump for in the reservoir. The pressurized reservoir has an avenue of release that is regulated by a trigger mechanism. When no force is applied to the trigger, the pressurized water is held at bay with no means of release. When force is applied to the trigger, water is released from the pressurized reservoir and is channeled through a narrow nozzle to a stream of propelled water that lasts as long as the trigger is engaged or until the pressure on the water equals the ambient air. Water is added to the present invention via at least one fill opening on the water reservoir. The reservoir itself may be detachable or nondetachable from the gun housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Inventors: Lonnie G. Johnson, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5244431
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a toy gun which has a housing with a main section and a handle, a barrel, a trigger, a battery holder, electrical connections, a printed circuit board, a sound amplifier/speaker, a recoiling weight and spring, and sufficient circuitry to generate a realistic firing sound of a fired gun. The barrel is connected to the main section of the housing and the trigger is connected to the housing such that it is pivotally mounted therein. The trigger has a finger portion below the pivot point and an engaging portion above the pivot point and is biased to a first position, e.g. via a spring, and, when the trigger is pulled, moves to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5238149
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a toy water gun which is operated by selectively releasing water from a pressurized water reservoir. The present invention has a manually operated pump incorporated into the design. As the pump is cycled, water and/or air are drawn from at least one water storage reservoir. Once drawn, the water and/or air are forced into at least one pressure tank. As the amount of water and/or air forced into the pressure tank increases, the pressure of the air displaced by the water within the pressure tank increases. The pressure of the air on the water within the pressure tank increases with each cycle of the pump, until the pump can no longer overcome the pressure of the air on the water within the pressure tank. The pressurized air and water within the pressure tank has an avenue of release that is regulated by the trigger mechanism of the invention which has a safety pressure release within its design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Inventors: Lonnie G. Johnson, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: 5233845
    Abstract: A decorative, detailed three-dimensional, sculptured jewelry is described, which is worn either directly on a person's body, clothing, or otherwise via an adhesive layer. The jewelry includes a sculptured three-dimensional predetermined ornamental design on its front side having a substantially flat surface on its back. The design has peaks and impressions with varying elevations to create true, detailed sculptured results. There is an adhesive applied to the flat surface of the ornamental design. The adhesive is protected before its use by a removable, peelable non-adhesive layer that attaches to the back of the ornamental design over the applied adhesive. The ornamental design is created from nonconductive, plastic material. The ornamental design is attached, to the area of the user's preference, by removing the peelable protective layer from the adhesive coating on the flat side of the ornament and pressing the adhesive against the preferred surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D336938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: Larami Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D337797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D338697
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Larami Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Salmon, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D340750
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventors: Robert W. Salmon, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D340957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D341174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Inventors: Robert W. Salmon, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D341396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Inventors: Robert W. Salmon, Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D342551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Inventors: Bruce M. D'Andrade, Lonnie G. Johnson
  • Patent number: D342981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D346844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade
  • Patent number: D348087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Bruce M. D'Andrade