Patents by Inventor John C. Shankel

John C. Shankel 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).

  • String-peg game
    Patent number: 3942797
    Abstract: A string peg game comprises a circular disc member having an annular groove in a longitudinal sidewall of the disc member. A cylindrical handle member extends outward from one end of the disc member and a cylindrical peg member extends outward from the other end of the disc member. An elongated string member is secured into the annular groove. The user holds the member with his left hand and the free end of the string member with his right hand. The user flicks the string and attempts to lasso the peg member with the string member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1976
    Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Shankel, Marilou Shankel