Patents by Inventor Douglas Shin Kim

Douglas Shin Kim 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: 10272322
    Abstract: Game apparatus comprising a plurality of multi-sided, game and base pieces having notches whereby the pieces may be interlocked, and said pieces having two faces with indicia or other markings on at least some of the faces whereby words and/or equations and/or other things can be formed along horizontal and/or vertical and/or diagonal axes by placing game pieces adjacent to each and/or game pieces and/or base pieces interlocked into each other. Methods for playing games with said apparatus in two and/or three dimensions is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Inventor: Douglas Shin Kim
  • Publication number: 20160310835
    Abstract: Game apparatus comprising a plurality of multi-sided, game and base pieces having notches whereby the pieces may be interlocked, and said pieces having two faces with indicia or other markings on at least some of the faces whereby words and/or equations and/or other things can be formed along horizontal and/or vertical and/or diagonal axes by placing game pieces adjacent to each and/or game pieces and/or base pieces interlocked into each other. Methods for playing games with said apparatus in two and/or three dimensions is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: DOUGLAS SHIN KIM
  • Patent number: 8397966
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for storing cordage on a flexible carrier containing a plurality of holes, the cordage being quickly and easily removable from the flexible carrier when a temporary securement securing an end of the cordage is disengaged and an end is pulled. The flexible carrier can be a cordage storage article, a strap, a panel, a belt, a piece of clothing, a piece of a backpack, carry bag, tent, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Douglas Shin Kim
  • Publication number: 20100276320
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for storing cordage on a flexible carrier containing a plurality of holes, the cordage being quickly and easily removable from the flexible carrier when a temporary securement securing an end of the cordage is disengaged and an end is pulled. The flexible carrier can be a cordage storage article, a strap, a panel, a belt, a piece of clothing, a piece of a backpack, carry bag, tent, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Douglas Shin Kim