Patents by Inventor Elliot A. Rudell

Elliot A. Rudell 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).

  • Publication number: 20210236915
    Abstract: The present application describes liquid release of fluid, preferably water, onto the head or heads of a player or players of an electronic interactive game, which may incorporate virtual reality, mixed reality or augmented reality. In most embodiments, the gameset includes headgear that includes a liquid reservoir for dispensing a liquid on a player. The gameset may include toy “weapons” to simulate play-combat between players, wherein movements or impacts sensed by said weapons can send wireless signals to activate the release of water onto the head or heads of players. The gameset may also include an electronic display to visually present imagery to the player, and a receiver that transmits a signal to a receiver coupled to the headgear to dispense liquid from the liquid reservoir onto a player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Patent number: 10950059
    Abstract: The present application describes liquid release of fluid, preferably water, onto the head or heads of a player or players of an electronic interactive game, which may incorporate virtual reality, mixed reality or augmented reality. In most embodiments, the gameset includes headgear that includes a liquid reservoir for dispensing a liquid on a player. The gameset may also include an electronic display to visually present imagery to the player, and a receiver that transmits a signal to a receiver coupled to the headgear to dispense liquid from the liquid reservoir onto a player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Publication number: 20200082636
    Abstract: The present application describes liquid release of fluid, preferably water, onto the head or heads of a player or players of an electronic interactive game, which may incorporate virtual reality, mixed reality or augmented reality. In most embodiments, the gameset includes headgear that includes a liquid reservoir for dispensing a liquid on a player. The gameset may also include an electronic display to visually present imagery to the player, and a receiver that transmits a signal to a receiver coupled to the headgear to dispense liquid from the liquid reservoir onto a player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Patent number: 10471340
    Abstract: A game that dispenses water onto a user is described, as well as methods of play and apparatuses for same. In some embodiments, water is dispensed from headgear after receiving a wireless transmission from a transmitter located on a gun, console or other device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Publication number: 20180093173
    Abstract: A game that dispenses water onto a user is described, as well as methods of play and apparatuses for same. In some embodiments, water is dispensed from headgear after receiving a wireless transmission from a transmitter located on a gun, console or other device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Patent number: 6796671
    Abstract: A toy that emits a sound and/or emits light when an end user drinks a liquid through a straw. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode in fluid communication with an inner channel of the straw. The electrodes are connected to an indicator such as a light source or a sound generating device. When the end user drinks a liquid through the straw the liquid provides an electrical path between the electrodes. The liquid closes a circuit between the electrodes and activates the indicator. The present invention also includes a sound/light emitting toy which supports a piece of candy. The toy includes a first electrode that can be grasped by the end user and a second electrode that is in contact with the candy. The electrodes are connected to an indicator. By licking the candy the end user provides an electrical path between the electrodes which closes a circuit and activates the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Rudell Design
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George Foster
  • Publication number: 20040004830
    Abstract: A toy that emits a sound and/or emits light when an end user drinks a liquid through a straw. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode in fluid communication with an inner channel of the straw. The electrodes are connected to an indicator such as a light source or a sound generating device. When the end user drinks a liquid through the straw the liquid provides an electrical path between the electrodes. The liquid closes a circuit between the electrodes and activates the indicator. The present invention also includes a sound/light emitting toy which supports a piece of candy. The toy includes a first electrode that can be grasped by the end user and a second electrode that is in contact with the candy. The electrodes are connected to an indicator. By licking the candy the end user provides an electrical path between the electrodes which closes a circuit and activates the indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George Foster
  • Patent number: 6533282
    Abstract: A game set that allows a plurality of players to play a game of draw with water guns. The water guns are drawn from holsters that can be worn by the players of the game. The water gun that is drawn last is deactivated so that only the player who draws the water gun first can spray water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, George T. Foster, Ian B. Osborne
  • Patent number: 6532294
    Abstract: A hearing aid that automatically turns on when placed in an ear. In one embodiment, the hearing aid has a pair of electrodes that are coupled to a hearing circuit and a power source. Placing the electrodes in contact with an ear closes a circuit between the power source and the hearing circuit so that power is provided to the circuit. The circuit is opened and power is terminated from the hearing circuit when the hearing aid is removed from the ear. In another embodiment, the hearing aid includes a temperature sensor that is coupled to the hearing circuit and the power source. Power is provided to the hearing circuit when the hearing aid is placed within an ear and the temperature sensor senses the body temperature of the user. In yet another embodiment, the hearing aid includes a contact sensor that closes a circuit between the hearing circuit and the power source when the hearing aid is placed within an ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Publication number: 20020145257
    Abstract: A game set that allows a plurality of players to play a game of draw with water guns. The water guns are drawn from holsters that can be worn by the players of the game. The water gun that is drawn last is deactivated so that only the player who draws the water gun first can spray water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, George T. Foster, Ian B. Osborne
  • Patent number: 6422566
    Abstract: A game set that allows a plurality of players to play a game of draw with water guns. The water guns are drawn from holsters that can be worn by the players of the game. The water gun that is drawn last is deactivated so that only the player who draws the water gun first can spray water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, George T. Foster, Ian B. Osborne
  • Patent number: 6359559
    Abstract: A toy that activates an indicator while an end user consumes an edible substance. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are connected to the indicator. An electrical path is created between the first and second electrodes while the end user is consuming the consumable substance to close an electrical circuit with the indicator. The closed circuit activates the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George T. Foster
  • Publication number: 20020013117
    Abstract: A toy spherical ball which has a flat spot. The flat spot causes the toy ball to move in a relatively unpredictable manner when the ball is rolled across a surface. Additionally, the flat spot may be such that the ball consistently comes to rest on the flat spot. An image may be depicted on the ball. The ball image may be located on a curved surface so that the image can be observed by a player when the ball is resting on the flat spot. Conversely, the ball image may be located on the flat spot so that the image is only revealed when the ball is rolling and not in the rest position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Patent number: 6171172
    Abstract: A toy that can move around an object. The toy includes a drive mechanism that can move a housing in either a first direction or a second direction. The toy also includes a sensor that can be used to remotely sense an object. The sensor and drive mechanisms are coupled to a controller that can change the direction of the housing when the object is remotely sensed through the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventors: George Foster, Elliot A. Rudell, Roger Gardner, Raymond Earl Fisher
  • Patent number: 6163258
    Abstract: A toy that activates an indicator while an end user consumes an edible substance. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are connected to the indicator. An electrical path is created between the first and second electrodes while the end user is consuming the consumable substance to close an electrical circuit with the indicator. The closed circuit activates the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Elliot Rudell
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George Foster
  • Patent number: 6062936
    Abstract: A toy that includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are coupled to an electrical circuit. The first electrode is also coupled to an consumable substance. The circuit is closed when an end user becomes electrically coupled to the first electrode and the consumble substance. Closing the circuit may activate one or more actuators, sound devices, etc. of the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George Foster
  • Patent number: 6054156
    Abstract: A toy that emits a sound and/or emits light when an end user drinks a liquid through a straw. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode in fluid communication with an inner channel of the straw. The electrodes are connected to an indicator such as a light source or a sound generating device. When the end user drinks a liquid through the straw the liquid provides an electrical path between the electrodes. The liquid closes a circuit between the electrodes and activates the indicator. The present invention also includes a sound/light emitting toy which supports a piece of candy. The toy includes a first electrode that can be grasped by the end user and a second electrode that is in contact with the candy. The electrodes are connected to an indicator. By licking the candy the end user provides an electrical path between the electrodes which closes a circuit and activates the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George Foster
  • Patent number: 5939983
    Abstract: A toy that activates an indicator while an end user consumes an edible substance. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are connected to the indicator. An electrical path is created between the first and second electrodes while the end user is consuming the consumable substance to close an electrical circuit with the indicator. The closed circuit activates the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George Foster
  • Patent number: 5605328
    Abstract: A table top basketball game which has a plurality of player figures that can be manipulated by opposing players and which can project a ball into a hoop. The player figures are attached to rods that extend across a floor. The rods have handles which allow the players to spin and laterally move the figures. The rods and player figures are separated and arranged so that the ball can be "passed" from one player figure to another player figure, while the player figures of the opposing player are manipulated to "steal" the pass. The rods can also be rotated to spin the player figures and project the ball into a hoop. The floor has a plurality of recess areas that cause the ball to roll to the player figures and increase the action of the game. The game may have a pair of "center" player figures that are moved in a vertical direction to impede the projection of the ball into the hoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, George Foster, Roger Gardner, Ian Osborne
  • Patent number: 5256099
    Abstract: A hand held toy that releases a fluid when an external pressure is applied to a portion of the toy. The toy includes a cylinder typically shaped as a sword. The sword shaped cylinder has a handle portion that can be easily grasped by a human hand. The cylinder also has a blade portion that is covered by a soft foam material, so that the blade does not injure another participant when struck by the sword. Within the handle portion of the cylinder is a fluid reservoir filled with a pressurized fluid. The reservoir is connected to a valve and a valve piston located at the opposite end of the cylinder. The valve piston and valve are adapted to move from a closed position to an open position, when an external pressure is applied to the piston. Moving the piston and valve into the open position allows fluid to flow from the fluid reservoir, through the valve and into the ambient. The toy also includes a pump connected to the fluid reservoir, so that a user can manually pressurize the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, George T. Foster, Ian B. Osborne