Patents by Inventor James T. Flake

James T. Flake 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: 4836549
    Abstract: A multi-faceted toy having eight heptahedrons that are anchored to a central sphere; four of the heptahedrons are each attached directly to the central sphere with internal axles that have one end anchored securely in the central sphere; the other four heptahedrons are mounted on axles which are anchored to a convex base plate that is movable and that can be rotated in an orbit around the central sphere by means of an internal tongue and groove system which provides raceways for movement as well as interlocking of the individual components to the central sphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Inventor: James T. Flake