Patents by Inventor James A. Van Meter

James A. Van Meter 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: 4543860
    Abstract: An attachment for a split ring type of key ring to facilitate separating of an end of the split ring from the remaining portion of the key ring permitting ease of insertion of a key on the key ring. The attachment comprises a sheet material member which is formed into an enlarged body section from which integrally extends a rounded protrusion. A necked down area connects between the protrusion and the body section. The outer end of the protrusion is sharpened. This sharpened outer end is to be inserted between abutting ring shaped members of the key ring and twisted ninety degrees with the key ring then being located within the necked down area which results in the end of the key ring being spaced from the remaining portion of the key ring facilitating locating of the end of the ring shaped member through the opening formed within the bow of a key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Inventor: James A. Van Meter
  • Patent number: 4132307
    Abstract: A matchbook structure wherein a protective cover is employed which is to protect the sides of the book of matches from being contacted by a spark from the lighting of a single match. The protective cover is connected to the base of the matchbook which is an extension of the back of the matchbook. The striking surface may be on the protective cover, the outer cover or the extension. The protective cover may be made of transparent material, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Inventor: James A. Van Meter
  • Patent number: 3949989
    Abstract: A dart game wherein the dart board includes a large number of sharpened spikes protruding outwardly from the surface of the dart board, a dart to be thrown upon the board, the head of the dart comprising a bundle of tightly packed bristles, mounted within an open ended tube, the dart to be propelled through the air with the dart adhering to the dart board by one or more of the spikes penetrating the bristles causing the dart to adhere to the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Inventor: James A. Van Meter