Patents by Inventor David B. Midgett

David B. Midgett 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: 6892902
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: All Season Toys, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: 6773329
    Abstract: A thematic play set that in one example is in the form of a castle includes a plurality of turrets. Some turrets have end caps that may be removed to allow fiber optic bundles to be exposed that simulate a fireworks bloom. Another turret includes a launcher that launches a winged figurine into the air to simulate flight. The play set includes a number of accessories and features that add to the theme established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: All Season Toys, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, David B. Midgett
  • Publication number: 20030178439
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: 6474507
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Publication number: 20020098773
    Abstract: A thematic play set that in one example is in the form of a castle includes a plurality of turrets. Some turrets have end caps that may be removed to allow fiber optic bundles to be exposed that simulate a fireworks bloom. Another turret includes a launcher that launches a winged figurine into the air to simulate flight. The play set includes a number of accessories and features that add to the theme established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, David B. Midgett
  • Publication number: 20020020712
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: 6113452
    Abstract: The present invention provides an amusement device wherein generally elongated, preferably stretchable member connects a ring at one end and a base a the other end. The ring is adapted to fit around an ankle region of a person, and the amusement device is adapted to be twirled about the ankle region, wherein the elongated member varies in length in accordance with the rate at which the device is twirled. The base is adapted to travel along the surface on which the device is being used, and carries a marker adapted to contact the surface, marking the surface as the base travels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. McGowan, Ryan Wolfinbarger, David B. Midgett
  • Patent number: D439284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. McGowan, Ryan Wolfinbarger, David B. Midgett
  • Patent number: D439286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: D429504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: D429505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: D429506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowen, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: D430908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Patent number: D434458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer