Patents by Inventor Chas Delong

Chas Delong 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: 12090409
    Abstract: A tile game system is provided that includes a plurality of two-dimensional and three-dimensional components. The two-dimensional components can include a plurality of modular tiles provided in various sizes and configurations that can be joined together to form a grid-based gameplay area. The three-dimensional components can include external boundaries for the gameplay area, internal boundaries, terrain elements such as columns and staircases, and game figures. According to aspects of the present disclosure, the external and internal boundaries can be provided with recessed sections that allow a game figure to be contained within a single grid square and prevent the grid of the gameplay area from becoming warped. According to some aspects of the present disclosure the internal and external boundaries can be illuminated and provided with removable and interchangeable light-permeable skins that allow a user to switch between various illuminated designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventors: Justin Ziran, Chas Delong, Bryan Kinsella, Josh Piezas
  • Publication number: 20220040584
    Abstract: A tile game system is provided that includes a plurality of two-dimensional and three-dimensional components. The two-dimensional components can include a plurality of modular tiles provided in various sizes and configurations that can be joined together to form a grid-based gameplay area. The three-dimensional components can include external boundaries for the gameplay area, internal boundaries, terrain elements such as columns and staircases, and game figures. According to aspects of the present disclosure, the external and internal boundaries can be provided with recessed sections that allow a game figure to be contained within a single grid square and prevent the grid of the gameplay area from becoming warped. According to some aspects of the present disclosure the internal and external boundaries can be illuminated and provided with removable and interchangeable light-permeable skins that allow a user to switch between various illuminated designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Ziran, Chas Delong, Bryan Kinsella, Josh Piezas
  • Patent number: 10881948
    Abstract: A tile game system is provided that includes a plurality of two-dimensional and three-dimensional components. The two-dimensional components can include a plurality of modular tiles provided in various sizes and configurations that can be joined together to form a grid-based gameplay area. The three-dimensional components can include external boundaries for the gameplay area, internal boundaries, terrain elements such as columns and staircases, and game figures. According to aspects of the present disclosure, the external and internal boundaries can be provided with recessed sections that allow a game figure to be contained within a single grid square and prevent the grid of the gameplay area from becoming warped. According to some aspects of the present disclosure the internal and external boundaries can be illuminated and provided with removable and interchangeable light-permeable skins that allow a user to switch between various illuminated designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Ziran, Chas Delong, Bryan Kinsella, Josh Piezas
  • Publication number: 20200306618
    Abstract: A tile game system is provided that includes a plurality of two-dimensional and three-dimensional components. The two-dimensional components can include a plurality of modular tiles provided in various sizes and configurations that can be joined together to form a grid-based gameplay area. The three-dimensional components can include external boundaries for the gameplay area, internal boundaries, terrain elements such as columns and staircases, and game figures. According to aspects of the present disclosure, the external and internal boundaries can be provided with recessed sections that allow a game figure to be contained within a single grid square and prevent the grid of the gameplay area from becoming warped. According to some aspects of the present disclosure the internal and external boundaries can be illuminated and provided with removable and interchangeable light-permeable skins that allow a user to switch between various illuminated designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Ziran, Chas Delong, Bryan Kinsella, Josh Piezas
  • Patent number: D1004706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Ziran, Chas Delong, Bryan Kinsella, Josh Piezas