Patents by Inventor Jeff Foster

Jeff Foster 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: 20230277914
    Abstract: A novel design for a hybrid playing card and board game of cribbage and poker that can accommodate up to eight players individually or in teams. The game may be played physically with other players at a brick and mortar location, as well as virtually with remote players via an application available through an internet gaming site. The rules of cribbage and of poker are retained along with minor player options for enhanced betting. A specific circular game board tailored for betting in physical play, and having expansion capabilities is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jeff Foster, Mark Ebsen, Ed Swartz
  • Patent number: 11524229
    Abstract: Mechanisms for enhancing multiplayer games are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Travis Jon Heppe, Jeff Foster Fry
  • Publication number: 20200238171
    Abstract: Mechanisms for enhancing multiplayer games are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Jon Heppe, Jeff Foster Fry
  • Patent number: 10661165
    Abstract: Mechanisms for enhancing multiplayer games are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Travis Jon Heppe, Jeff Foster Fry
  • Publication number: 20180111047
    Abstract: Mechanisms for enhancing multiplayer games are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Jon Heppe, Jeff Foster Fry
  • Patent number: 9873043
    Abstract: Mechanisms for enhancing multiplayer games are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Travis Jon Heppe, Jeff Foster Fry
  • Publication number: 20150273326
    Abstract: Mechanisms for enhancing multiplayer games are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Travis Jon Heppe, Jeff Foster Fry
  • Publication number: 20140245653
    Abstract: A goose flag decoy system simulates flapping wing motion of a goose or other waterfowl, particularly the motion when such goose is landing. A flag pole is pivotably mounted at one end to a base plate that is secured to a ground surface and has a goose flag mounted at or near its opposite end. The flag pole is biased and held in down or grounded position by a stretchable elastic cord tethered at one end to a ground surface and at the other end to the flag pole. A pull cord or string is tethered the flag pole and is directed through one or more eyelets or pulleys. Tugging motion on the pull cord overcomes tension of the stretchable elastic cord and raises the flag pole from its grounded position. Back and forth tugging motion on the pull cord causes the goose flag to move, simulating flapping wing motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: Jeff Foster
  • Patent number: 8539955
    Abstract: An improved mouthguard is provided for use by individuals having orthodontic appliances, such as braces. The mouthguard comprises an outer guard portion and an inner subguard portion. The subguard provides a barrier between the outer guard and the user's braces, thereby allowing the outer guard to be custom fit to the user's mouth and teeth using methods known in the art. Additionally, the subguard is secured to the outer guard, producing a one-piece mouthguard, and allows the mouthguard to be removably secured to the user's braces, increasing the comfort and retention of the mouthguard within the user's mouth. The mouthguard effectively protects the users braces, as well as the user's teeth and mouth, from potential damage arising out impacts suffered by the user during sporting activities while improving the user's comfort and performance in sports by allowing the user to breathe and speak uninhibited during the sporting activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Jeff A. Foster
  • Publication number: 20120260924
    Abstract: An improved mouthguard is provided for use by individuals having orthodontic appliances, such as braces. The mouthguard comprises an outer guard portion and an inner subguard portion. The subguard provides a barrier between the outer guard and the user's braces, thereby allowing the outer guard to be custom fit to the user's mouth and teeth using methods known in the art. Additionally, the subguard is secured to the outer guard, producing a one-piece mouthguard, and allows the mouthguard to be removably secured to the user's braces, increasing the comfort and retention of the mouthguard within the user's mouth. The mouthguard effectively protects the users braces, as well as the user's teeth and mouth, from potential damage arising out impacts suffered by the user during sporting activities while improving the user's comfort and performance in sports by allowing the user to breathe and speak uninhibited during the sporting activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Jeff A. Foster
  • Publication number: 20050090346
    Abstract: A chain guide with Multiple Joints having a plurality of sections (62, 64, 66) with each section conjoined together via a link (68) is provided. Each of the plurality of sections (62, 64, 66) has a partial upper side (12i) which forms, in part, an upper side of the chain guide. All of the partial upper side (12i) of the plurality of sections (62, 64, 66) together form the upper side of the chain guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Foster, Mariano Garcia
  • Publication number: 20050090344
    Abstract: A multi-sectioned tensioner arm (60) is provided. The tensioner arm (60) includes a plurality of sections (62, 64, 66) with each section conjoined together via a link (68). each of the plurality of sections (62, 64, 66) has a partial upper side (12i) which forms, in part, an upper side, all of the partial upper side (12i) of the plurality of sections (62, 64, 66) together form the upper side of the tensioner arm and is backed by a tensioning member such as a spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Foster, Mariano Garcia
  • Patent number: D874523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: National Flooring Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny Vang, Jeff Foster, Paul Schwendinger