Patents by Inventor John D. Blue

John D. Blue 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: 5875516
    Abstract: A splashguard and support accessary for a toothbrush available in six shapes being constructed as one piece of injected molded flexable plastic with a central aperture passing therethrough. A support collar is molded into the guard surrounding the aperture on both surfaces thereby yielding greated stability of position for the guard when placed onto the toothbrush handle. The guard is easily installed onto the toothrush by wetting the handle with water then aligning the aperture and pressing the guard over the bottom end of the toothbrush handle and sliding the guard forward to the neck area approximately 11/2 inches below the bristles. The guard when properly positioned prevents toothpaste dentifrice from running down onto the handle; prohibits people from swallowing the toothbrush or gagging; suspends the toothbrush in the air so the bristles will not touch a counter top nor a toothbrush rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: John D. Blue
  • Patent number: 5655979
    Abstract: A side basketball style backboard with attached hoop and net assembly is herein designed for mounting on both sides of a table tennis style table. The backboard has an upper surface area that can be used to deflect the game ball into the opposing playing area. The backboard is secured to the table by a bracket with screws or bolts as an attachment means. The upper end of the bracket attaches to the backside of the backboard and the lower end of the bracket attaches to the outside edge and the underside of the table. The game ball is made of foam and the ball striking instrument can be selected from a paddle, a racquet with strings or foam mitts with one on each hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: John D. Blue
  • Patent number: 5615890
    Abstract: A competitive recreational game including: a foam game ball with symmetrical air holes therethrough; at least one paddle, racquet or mitt per player; a vertical net attached to a frame with support posts; a ball return to player net for each opposing player; at least one opposing basketball hoop with attached net to at least one common backboard on the forehand and backhand side; a central located basketball hoop attached to the top center portion of the vertical frame common to both players and a playing court with boundaries, scoring rules and regulations for all level of play based on at least 1 opposing player. Points are scored by subtracting from 15 down to zero in several strategic rewarding ways. The AIR BALL game is NO BOUNCE NO DUNKING and designed to be played on the beach, in the backyard or indoors on a floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: John D. Blue
  • Patent number: 5584487
    Abstract: A competitive recreational game including: a foam game ball with symmetrical air holes throughout; a ball striking instrument selected from a choice of a racquet, a paddle or a pair of hand fitted foam mitts; an apparatus frame consisting of bases for a flat surface or pointed posts sections for outdoor sand or earth use; two sectional posts; a basketball style backboard with two basketball style hoops and nets attached thereon; scoring rules and regulations for all levels of play based on at least 1 opposing player. Optionally, the game may consist of a basketball style hoop and attached net with a support frame means. All the game component frame parts are made of outdoor furniture P.V.C. pipe and fittings. A carryall gym style bag is supplied to accept all the component parts for easy transporting to the beach or a picnic or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Inventor: John D. Blue
  • Patent number: 5072947
    Abstract: A competitive recreational game including: a foam game ball with symmetrical air holes throughout; a paddle or racquet; a target scoring net with holes or optional electronic sensor system attached to a frame with secured posts; a ball rebound catch set for each player; opposing basketball hoops with attached net to a backboard and a playing court with boundaries, scoring rules and regulations for all levels of play based on at least 1 opposing player. Points are scored in several strategic rewarding ways. The AIR BALL game is designed to be played on the beach, in the backyard or indoors on a floor surface. A one person practice board, designed to warmup touch and accuracy, is also part or an extention of this recreational game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Inventor: John D. Blue
  • Patent number: D396146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: John D. Blue
  • Patent number: D398450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: John D. Blue