Patents by Inventor David J. Nutting

David J. Nutting 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).

  • Simulated basketball game
    Patent number: 4973056
    Abstract: A simulated basketball game includes a play surface having baskets at its opposite ends and defining a plurality of ball shooting-position openings each of which overlies a ball propelling paddle. The ball propelling paddles are selectively interconnected so that each player controls a plurality of paddles through a single player controlled fluid pressure cylinder in an offensive mode of play. Each player also controls a defensive player-figure which requires relatively precise timed actuation in order to block an opponent's shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Inventor: David J. Nutting
  • Player operated game apparatus
    Patent number: 4093232
    Abstract: A pinball game has a playing field with ball directing lanes and targets and flipper elements for returning the ball. A programmed logic array is connected to the switches, response lamps, digit scoring lamps, and audible devices. A matrix circuit is connected to the switches and places information into a memory, the output of which is connected through to activate lamps and audible devices which produce a continuous output if energized. A scanning decoder coupled to the matrix circuit is driven from the programmed logic array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1978
    Assignee: Bally Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Nutting, Jeffrey E. Frederiksen
  • Player operated game apparatus
    Patent number: RE31441
    Abstract: A pinball game has a playing field with ball directing lanes and targets and flipper elements for returning the ball. A programmed logic array is connected to the switches, response lamps, digit scoring lamps, and audible devices. A matrix circuit is connected to the switches and places information into a memory, the output of which is connected through to activate lamps and audible devices which produce a continuous output if energized. A scanning decoder coupled to the matrix circuit is driven from the programmed logic array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1983
    Assignee: Bally Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Nutting, Jeffrey E. Frederiksen
  • Weed remover
    Patent number: D792476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: David J. Nutting