Patents by Inventor Joann Kunz

Joann Kunz 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: 5897438
    Abstract: A modular rink assembly for facilitating the assembly of a hockey rink structure includes two sets of side boards, two sets of end boards, and corner members arrangeable into a rink forming an enclosed area for playing a game. The corner members include a rounded face and T-shaped flanges for engagement to slots in the boards near the corners of the enclosed area. In a preferred embodiment, all the side and end boards include a lengthwise upper groove to facilitate attachment of plexi-glass panels or netting to further enclose the playing area. Also provided are floor panels engageable to each other for providing a uniform playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventors: Joann Kunz, Kenneth R. Kunz