Patents by Inventor Gary E. Weber

Gary E. Weber 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: 8910787
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic portable device includes a main body portion having a transparent base and sidewalls defining a recess configured for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. A plate is disposed against or defined by a portion of the base of the main body. The plate covers a portion of the front face or a portion of the display of the portable electronic device. The covered portion of the display is not actuable through the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski, Gary E. Weber
  • Publication number: 20140011425
    Abstract: A child's interactive track play set includes a tower having a first track portion and a second track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion are separate from each other. The track play set includes a platform with elastic member located below the first track portion. Objects are transferred off of the first track portion and onto the platform, which redirects the objects onto the second track portion. Furthermore, the first and second track portions may contain a plurality of switches that actuate a plurality of lights and sounds located throughout the track play set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Karl Christopherson, Gary E. Weber
  • Publication number: 20130292975
    Abstract: An infant entertainment apparatus includes a seat assembly having multiple configurations. The seat is able to be configured in a more reclined configuration for newborns and infants or a more upright configuration for toddlers. The frame of the child's seat structure may be split into a lower and upper frame, with the upper frame rotating about the seat into different configurations. The upper frame may contain a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to an child in the seat structure via the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Chalin Yu, Kurt J. Huntsberger, Maarten Van Huystee, Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski, Gary E. Weber
  • Publication number: 20130295817
    Abstract: An infant entertainment apparatus includes an upper frame with a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to a child via the portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the infant entertainment apparatus may include two pivotally coupled arcuate members. A housing for a portable electronic device may be coupled to one of the arcuate members and house a portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Gary E. Weber, Karl Christopherson, Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski
  • Publication number: 20120228181
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic portable device includes a main body portion having a transparent base and sidewalls defining a recess configured for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. A plate is disposed against or defined by a portion of the base of the main body. The plate covers a portion of the front face or a portion of the display of the portable electronic device. The covered portion of the display is not actuable through the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski, Gary E. Weber
  • Patent number: 7448969
    Abstract: A reconfigurable target/projectile activity entertainment device is disclosed, wherein the device includes a projectile, a target having a target area and a reversible base connectable to the target. The target is in the form of a hoop or ring and is disposed above the reversible base. The hoop has an opening therein that forms the target area. The hoop contains a sensor that detects a projectile passing through the target area and communicates with a sensory generator to generate sensory-stimulating output (i.e., lights and sounds). Projectiles directed through the target area drop to the reversible base below the target area. The reversible base has a first side and a second side. The first side is concave for collecting a projectile that drops thereon. The second side is opposite the first side and has a convex side that deflects projectiles dropping thereon to deflect the projectile away from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Weber, Erica M. Nissen, Jeffrey A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20070267273
    Abstract: A foldable conveyor includes a conveyor frame having a horizontal section and an inclined section pivotable with respect to the horizontal section to permit the conveyor to be in a compact folded state as well as an unfolded operational state. The conveyor includes a continuous belt such as a hinged metal belt which is movable to transport material from a loading area to a discharge area. A tensioning device provides appropriate tension on the belt to prevent the belt from interfering in an unfolding operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph M. Walsh, Gary E. Webers
  • Patent number: 7238026
    Abstract: A multiple-sided activity device for toy blocks is disclosed. The activity device has a first side including a first activity adapted to interact with at least one of the plurality of toy blocks. The activity device also has a second side distinct from the first side, the second side including a block recognition mechanism configured to selectively interact with any of the plurality of toy blocks to identify which of the plurality of toy blocks is interacting with the block recognition mechanism and to produce block-specific sensory stimulating output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Brown, Bradley M. Clark, Gary E. Weber
  • Patent number: 6062939
    Abstract: A toy power tool is shown having a tool-holding housing and a handle housing rotatably connected at interfacing surfaces inclined to the central axes of both housings. Relative rotation of the housing about a transformation axis perpendicular to the inclined interfacing surfaces transforms the tool from one desired configuration to another. A 180.degree. rotation of the tool-holding housing relative to the handle housing transforms the tool between a straight configuration with the central axes of the housings being aligned, and a L-shaped configuration with the central axes of the housings being at right-angles. Detents between the interfacing surfaces position the housings at the desired configurations, and double as switches that are connected to a sound producing circuit on a printed circuit board mounted parallel to the interfacing surfaces. An internal gear mechanism converts linear input motion to the relative rotary motion of the housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Parker, Gary E. Weber, John D. DeRubes, Jerry May, Joseph E. Hoppy