Patents by Inventor Joel Kramer

Joel Kramer 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: 11707691
    Abstract: A posable toy figure is disclosed. The posable toy figure includes: a limb structure comprising a flexible support member at least partially enclosed in a pliable material member that is physically distinct from the flexible support member; a first rigid body member that encloses a first portion of the limb structure, the first rigid body member comprising a connection interface that extends from an exterior of the first rigid body member; and a second rigid body member that encloses a second portion of the limb structure, the second rigid body member and the first rigid body member being spatially separated such that the limb structure is exposed between the first body member and the second body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: John Douglas Boyce, Joel Kramer
  • Patent number: 11435159
    Abstract: A toy projectile apparatus which simply yet uniquely employs inertia, a weighted mass to trip a release point trigger release mechanism, and a safety mechanism latched to the weighted mass structure for releasing the mass to trigger shooting of the projectiles. The weighted mass cooperates with a release point trigger release mechanism which includes a trigger linkage and a release point element. The weighted mass will advance/shift/move with the trigger linkage toward a release point element when a force of a certain acceleration is applied to the projectile apparatus by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Jivoin, Alexander Draper, Joel Kramer
  • Publication number: 20210362066
    Abstract: A posable toy figure is disclosed. The posable toy figure includes: a limb structure comprising a flexible support member at least partially enclosed in a pliable material member that is physically distinct from the flexible support member; a first rigid body member that encloses a first portion of the limb structure, the first rigid body member comprising a connection interface that extends from an exterior of the first rigid body member; and a second rigid body member that encloses a second portion of the limb structure, the second rigid body member and the first rigid body member being spatially separated such that the limb structure is exposed between the first body member and the second body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: John Douglas Boyce, Joel Kramer
  • Patent number: 11103799
    Abstract: A posable toy figure is disclosed. The posable toy figure includes: a limb structure comprising a flexible support member at least partially enclosed in a pliable material member that is physically distinct from the flexible support member; a first rigid body member that encloses a first portion of the limb structure, the first rigid body member comprising a connection interface that extends from an exterior of the first rigid body member; and a second rigid body member that encloses a second portion of the limb structure, the second rigid body member and the first rigid body member being spatially separated such that the limb structure is exposed between the first body member and the second body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: John Douglas Boyce, Joel Kramer
  • Publication number: 20200188805
    Abstract: A posable toy figure is disclosed. The posable toy figure includes: a limb structure comprising a flexible support member at least partially enclosed in a pliable material member that is physically distinct from the flexible support member; a first rigid body member that encloses a first portion of the limb structure, the first rigid body member comprising a connection interface that extends from an exterior of the first rigid body member; and a second rigid body member that encloses a second portion of the limb structure, the second rigid body member and the first rigid body member being spatially separated such that the limb structure is exposed between the first body member and the second body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: John Douglas Boyce, Joel Kramer
  • Patent number: 7874560
    Abstract: A suspended game piece construction game having a game assembly including a suspended ring assembly to which a plurality of game pieces may be attached in a multitude of different orientations and compositions. A base assembly is placed upon a flat surface, and serves as a support for the rest of the game assembly. An elongated linear member is mounted vertically to the top of the base assembly. A ring assembly is placed about the elongated linear member, and is free to move up and down along the elongated linear member. A top assembly is mounted to the top end of the elongated linear tube, and supports the ring assembly at the top of the elongated linear member during gameplay. A plurality of game pieces have features which allow them to be attached to the ring or to each other. During gameplay, players take turns attaching game pieces to the ring assembly, or to other game pieces that have already been attached. Players attempt to attach the pieces so as to avoid causing the ring assembly to fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Dean, Matthew Donie, Joel Kramer
  • Patent number: 7862043
    Abstract: A game assembly for housing a foldable game board which is quickly and conveniently secured to an open configuration for game play through the use of a spring loaded flexible hinge. The game assembly includes a first base portion, a second base portion capable of cooperating with the first base portion between an open and a closed configuration, and at least one hinge assembly mounted at a first end to the first base portion and at a second end to the second base portion. The hinge assembly includes a flexible strap and biasing element capable of tensioning the flexible strap to maintain the first and second base portions with respect to each other in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Kramer
  • Publication number: 20090079132
    Abstract: A game assembly for housing a foldable game board which is quickly and conveniently secured to an open configuration for game play through the use of a spring loaded flexible hinge. The game assembly includes a first base portion, a second base portion capable of cooperating with the first base portion between an open and a closed configuration, and at least one hinge assembly mounted at a first end to the first base portion and at a second end to the second base portion. The hinge assembly includes a flexible strap and biasing element capable of tensioning the flexible strap to maintain the first and second base portions with respect to each other in an open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Kramer
  • Patent number: 4303955
    Abstract: There is disclosed a tape deck for receiving standardized tape cartridges for data interchange in which the cartridge is accurately positioned by the combination of the forward thrust of a pair of resiliently biased pivot plates working in the notches of the cartridges and the resilient upward thrust of a leaf spring, with the cartridge near the plane of the interface of the recording head with the tape, having precision reference bearing points engaging complementary positioning pins anchored in the deck. The pair of pivot plates are restrained to remain in phase by means of a cross-coupling linkage and means are provided for the automatic ejection of the cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1981
    Assignee: North Atlantic Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Kramer, William D. Cohen
  • Patent number: 3964098
    Abstract: A tape deck for cartridge-encased record tapes in which the cartridge is precisely secured in a predetermined position in the tape deck in relation to its transducer and to the tape drive. The tape drive is interposed in the path of insertion of the cartridge to engage the tape-actuating mechanism in the cartridge when the cartridge is positioned in the deck. A drive motor is remotely disposed with respect to the cartridge and is coupled to the cartridge drive through a belt mechanism which allows displacement of the drive wheel through the agency of a flexural hinge support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1976
    Assignee: North Atlantic Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Kramer, David Fialkow, W. Sterling Gorrill
  • Patent number: D276482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D276484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D276858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1984
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D276859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1984
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D277342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D277345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D278582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D280686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Kramer, Alton A. Harper
  • Patent number: D585499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Kramer
  • Patent number: D585500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Kramer, Dwayne Carr, Matthew Donie