Patents by Inventor David Dearing

David Dearing 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).

  • Publication number: 20250001319
    Abstract: A toy spinning top includes a main body having an upper portion and a lower portion and a vertical axis. A spinning tip extends from a lower portion of the main body. The upper portion has a two-dimensional shape having at least one corner point and the lower portion has the two-dimensional shape rotationally shifted about the vertical axis to form a helical groove. The groove is engaged with a die having a corresponding helical groove. Force applied to the main body along the vertical axis forces the main body through the die and imparts rotation to launch the main body spinning from the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: James Scott HACSI, Bernard BENSUSSAN, Jeffrey BUTLER, David DEAR
  • Patent number: 9013775
    Abstract: A solar powered rainbow-making device produces a visual display that is created by the interplay of light and a light refractive element that form constantly changing patterns from a rotating crystal. The rotating display device includes a circular-shaped refractive element that is mounted on a base and is turned by a motor driven transmission gear train. The crystal rotates about a horizontal axis as sunlight is transformed into a color spectrum that moves in a circular fashion. The color images can include a plurality of distinct rainbow images that are projected onto the walls and other structures in the immediate environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Publication number: 20140185120
    Abstract: A solar powered rainbow-making device produces a visual display that is created by the interplay of light and a light refractive element that form constantly changing patterns from a rotating crystal. The rotating display device includes a circular-shaped refractive element that is mounted on a base and is turned by a motor driven transmission gear train. The crystal rotates about a horizontal axis as sunlight is transformed into a color spectrum that moves in a circular fashion. The color images can include a plurality of distinct rainbow images that are projected onto the walls and other structures in the immediate environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Publication number: 20070062708
    Abstract: A well tool is adapted to couple to at least one of a wireline service tool and a tubing string and has an adapter component engaging portion adapted to couple to an adapter component. At least a first and a second interchangeable adapter components are operable to couple to the adapter component engaging portion. The first adapter component is adapted to perform a first function and the second adapter component is adapted to perform a second function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Ronald McGregor, David Dearing
  • Patent number: 6412775
    Abstract: A compatibility-testing amusement device with an electrical circuit comprises a heart-shaped housing, which comprises an exterior surface and interior area formed therein. The interior area comprises a power source, a substantially low voltage incomplete power circuit, a central processing unit, and a speaker. A left side of the heart-shaped housing comprises a metal contact upon the exterior surface thereof, and a right side of the heart-shaped housing comprising a metal contact upon the exterior surface thereof. A center portion of the heart-shaped housing comprises an aperture thereon, through which a speaker protrudes from the interior area. Touching of the left side metal contact by a first person, touching of the right side metal contact by a second person, and subsequent touching of the first person and second person to each other via kissing causes the substantially low voltage power circuit to become complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Patent number: 6402584
    Abstract: A flapping heart amusement device comprises a left side, a right side, and a central support member. The left side and right side are symmetrical in nature and represent each half of a heart shape. An interior edge of each side meet at the central support member, which is cylindrical and vertical in orientation. A vertically aligned hinge pin runs through the central support member through openings therewithin, the hinge pin allowing the left side and the right side to swivel therefrom. A housing encapsulates a power means and is located at a position behind the left side and right side. A left linkage means extends outwardly from the power means located within the housing and engages the left side, a first end of the left linkage rigidly affixed to a double-ended crank shaft located within the housing and positioned perpendicularly thereto, with a distal end of left linkage means rigidly attached to the left side of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Patent number: 5146757
    Abstract: A helmet cooling system has a receptacle containing a coolant through which air flows, impelled by the velocity of the vehicle on which the system is used. The air is ducted from the receptacle to the interior of the helmet. A flexible conduit transmits melted coolant to a mouthpiece within the helmet for refreshing the helmet wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Inventor: David Dearing
  • Patent number: D445341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Patent number: D468661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Patent number: D587391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Patent number: D591619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Patent number: D709795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: David Dear
  • Patent number: D1030912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Melissa & Doug, LLC
    Inventors: David Dear, Rachel Belter, Robert Filipowich
  • Patent number: D1071007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Melissa & Doug, LLC
    Inventors: David Dear, Rachel Belter, Robert Filipowich, Vlasta Komorous-King, Joshua Lee Finkle, Hortense Desodt, Jonathan Lung, Weishan Liao, Michelle Sau Kuen Lee-Schmidt, Windsor Williams, III, Talya Judith Brettler