Patents by Inventor David Merlin Beard

David Merlin Beard 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).

  • Motorized flapping costume wings
    Patent number: 7037163
    Abstract: Costume wings have existed for decades, having been used for example in the performing arts and worn for special events. Except in cases where they are either moved externally by wires or pneumatic actuators, or by body motions of the wearer, costume wings have been static. In accordance with the present invention, a battery-powered mechanism is attached to costume wings to cause them to move in a flapping motion. The flapping wings may be worn as a unique kinetic fashion accessory or costume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: David Merlin Beard
  • Motorized flapping costume wings
    Publication number: 20040093653
    Abstract: Costume wings have existed for decades, having been used for example in the performing arts and worn for special events. Except in cases where they are either moved externally by wires or pneumatic actuators, or by body motions of the wearer, costume wings have been static. In accordance with the present invention, a battery-powered mechanism is attached to costume wings to cause them to move in a flapping motion. The flapping wings may be worn as a unique kinetic fashion accessory or costume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: David Merlin Beard