Patents by Inventor James McCafferty

James McCafferty 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).

  • Publication number: 20250144541
    Abstract: A piece of toy jewelry made from novelty jewelry elements that either interconnect or are joined by a jewelry mount. Each novelty jewelry element has a central spindle. A roll of material is wound on each central spindle. The roll of material is selectively dispensed from the piece of toy jewelry. The central spindle in each novelty jewelry element has a first end and an opposite second end. The ends of the spindle can interconnect either directly or through the use of a mount. The roll of material on the spindles present the appearance of elongated beads when formed into toy jewelry. The roll of material can then be selectively unwound as desired, therein dispensing stickers, paper, tape and/or candy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: James McCafferty, Connie Dale, Steven Delacey, Chris Lawler
  • Patent number: 4330121
    Abstract: Player swung devices equipped with accessories designed to increase aerodynamic drag or air resistance and thereby promote the development of muscular strength and coordination. The accessories are aerodynamically neutral and are so constructed that they can be slipped over, and secured to, a barrel, shaft, or comparable part of the player swung device or fabricated as an integral part of the device.The accessory is in the form of a hollow, thin shelled sphere of from 2-18 inches in diameter, with opposed openings through which the shaft of the player device is inserted. Each opening includes an array of deflectable tabs thereabout to functionally engage the accessory onto the player device shaft. The tabs may be integral with the sphere or formed on inserts mounted within the openings. An additional wedge arrangement may be provided with the tab or a hook and eye or "Velcro" type fastener may supplement the tabs in holding the accessory on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Assignee: Swisher Associates
    Inventor: James McCafferty