Patents by Inventor Dana M. Kellogg

Dana M. Kellogg 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).

  • Practice pool and billiard aiming system and method of use
    Patent number: 6364783
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel cue ball and object ball combination for use with playing pool and pocket billiards, and the method of use of thereof. The invention is useful in teaching and practicing pool and pocket billiards. The object ball has two perpendicular bands which intersect to form a contact point. The cue ball is transparent and also has two perpendicular bands which intersect to create an aiming point. The aiming point of the cue ball is oriented by having one perpendicular band in parallel with the table, and one perpendicular band parallel to the vertical band on the object ball. The participant can sight the aiming point through the transparent cue ball and direct the aiming point to the contact point on the object ball. Accordingly, the aiming point of the cue ball is the only portion of the cue ball to contact the object ball. The impact of the aiming point to the contact point forces the object ball along its intended path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventors: Jack V. Kellogg, Jr., Dana M. Kellogg