Patents by Inventor Eugene P. Manning

Eugene P. Manning 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: 4632664
    Abstract: A toppling game apparatus having a plurality of connectable toppling units is disclosed. The toppling units each contain a toppling member attached to a base member in a manner permitting pivotal rotation of the toppling member. The axis of pivotal rotation is spaced laterally from the toppling member. Each toppling member also has a system to control the weight distribution of the toppling member. The system consists of a weight member fixed at a desired position within the toppling member, or a movable weight member slidably adjustable along the toppling member. By controlling weight distribution, in combination with the laterally spaced pivotal rotation system, the toppling rate of the toppling member can be increased, decreased or stopped when desired. The toppling units are connectable to each other to form the game apparatus. In operation, each of the toppling members is placed in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Inventor: Eugene P. Manning