Patents by Inventor Don W. Gibbs

Don W. Gibbs 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).

  • Knock-out game
    Patent number: 4482153
    Abstract: This invention relates in general to a rolling sphere or sliding disk game, played on a generally hexagonal playing surface; wherein, a plurality of elongated mallets are disposed on the opposite ends of the game board, and the goals are positioned at the normal juncture of the angled sides. In addition, the playing surface is further provided with obstructions that limit the horizontal arc that the individual mallets can traverse on the playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Inventor: Don W. Gibbs
  • Strap fastening means for a sock and shoe combination
    Patent number: 4187619
    Abstract: The invention comprises a connector which can be detachably fastened at one end to the rear of a sock at or above the heel region and which can be detachably fastened at the other end to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe. This connector, when fastened, completely restrains riding or sliding of the sock into the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1980
    Inventor: Don W. Gibbs
  • Sock and shoe and sock and shoe fastening means
    Patent number: 4169324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sock having a flap protruding from its rear or heel area, which flap can be fastened to the outside of the rear or heel area of a shoe to prevent the sock from riding, slipping or otherwise working into the heel cavity of the shoe as the person wearing the sock and shoe moves about.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1979
    Inventor: Don W. Gibbs