Patents by Inventor Howard H. Berger

Howard H. Berger 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: 5890717
    Abstract: An interactive game is disclosed which may take the form of a board game, a hand held game or a yard game. It includes a series of printed circuits or devices which may be concealed within a playing surface and an electronic detector for the circuits. Easily as many as 8 or 16 different discrete device may be detected and distinguished. Stored messages associated with each device or combinations of devices is displayed or audibly reproduce the messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventors: Fenton Rosewarne, Howard H. Berger, Jack Star, Richard Perkins
  • Patent number: 5509656
    Abstract: A maze puzzle is disclosed employing a concealed maze pattern on one member and a second member movable with respect to the first member and including a pin or follower which engages the maze pattern. A plurality of switches are located in various positions in the maze pattern and are operated as a pin passes each point. A sound generator producing an appropriate audible signal provides an audible message to the player. A similar generator provides a power for visual indicators such as a liquid crystal display or light emitting diode. A key member is either concealed or locked within the puzzle until a certain level of successful performance of the puzzle is achieved. The key may be used to open a secret compartment in the puzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Image Design & Marketing
    Inventors: Howard H. Berger, Gary T. Yamron, Richard Perkins