Patents by Inventor Gilford O'Brien

Gilford O'Brien 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).

  • Marble building toy
    Patent number: 7326100
    Abstract: This application discloses a toy construction apparatus that can be used to make posable toy figures. The apparatus includes structural pieces, called “bones,” which can be connected to a plurality of other bones by joints that can be formed by a marble or similar device and connecting structures on the ends of each bone. These joints can either be movable or rigid depending on the type of connecting structures on the end of each bone being connected by the joint. Additionally, specialized structures, such as heads, feet, and torsos, can be used with the toy construction apparatus that allow the user to create more complex and life-like toy figures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Gilford O'Brien
  • Marble building toy
    Publication number: 20060189248
    Abstract: This application discloses a toy construction apparatus that can be used to make posable toy figures. The apparatus includes structural pieces, called “bones,” which can be connected to a plurality of other bones by joints that can be formed by a marble or similar device and connecting structures on the ends of each bone. These joints can either be movable or rigid depending on the type of connecting structures on the end of each bone being connected by the joint. Additionally, specialized structures, such as heads, feet, and torsos, can be used with the toy construction apparatus that allow the user to create more complex and life-like toy figures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventor: Gilford O'Brien
  • Ergonomic handle for a kitchen gadget
    Patent number: D411708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: Gilford O'Brien
  • Computer controller
    Patent number: D413880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: First Person Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Barnes, Robert P. Pandorf, Gilford O'Brien, Robert B. Stafford