Patents by Inventor Edward A. Launzel

Edward A. Launzel 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: 7571910
    Abstract: A dual wheel roulette game apparatus and method of use is disclosed. An apparatus for facilitating a roulette game includes two distinct, independent roulette wheels. Numbered compartments on each wheel designate conventional roulette numbers (e.g., 1-36) such that a number has two chances to occur. Additional compartments are added to each wheel to increase the number of wagering opportunities. One wheel may have more compartments than the other such that a jackpot wager and payout may be based on outcomes associated with lower probability outcomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventor: Edward A. Launzel
  • Patent number: 4257606
    Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle comprised of matchable pieces each having a flat base to form a tabular surface when said pieces are matched. The pieces have varying and similar heights and contoured surfaces to generate a sculptured or three-dimensional subject. The puzzle may be in the form of a subject formed from a single aggregation of pieces or may be in the form of connected but independent aggregations of pieces as in the case of connected hemispheres forming a geographic globe structure in relief. The puzzle is further provided with detachable securing means for the locking of the pieces of the solved puzzle and is further provided with additional detachable securing means for connecting aggregations of locked pieces as in a pair of hemispheres as stated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1981
    Inventor: Edward A. Launzel
  • Patent number: 4179733
    Abstract: An electronic computer controls the operation of a communication system such as a citizen band (CB) radio. An electronic computer includes a program memory which stores the control sequence and code for an electronic lock. The computer also includes a data memory for storing command and data signals from a keyboard through a set of input/output registers and intermediate results from computer computations. Other elements of the computer may be a timer, an accumulator and logic unit (ALU) and set of working registers. A digital to analog converter converts an appropriate binary output from the computer into a voltage which is used as a reference for the communication system power supply providing control for this device. A second binary output from the computer provides for the control of the frequency signal channel over which the communications system is to transmit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Assignee: Edward A. Launzel
    Inventors: Edward A. Launzel, Gordon Silverman