Patents by Inventor John Van

John Van 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: 20050017455
    Abstract: An apparatus for playing a toss game includes a projectile consisting of two weights connected by a tether and a stand. The stand includes a base supporting a goal. The goal includes at least two crossbars, each of which is assigned a point value. Optionally, vertical members are also assigned point values. A method of playing a toss game is played in series. A series consists of competitors tossing a predetermined number of projectiles at the goal. The competitors score points with projectiles by looping over, wrapping around, or intersecting crossbars. Optionally, points are scored by encircling vertical members with the projectile suspended solely by the vertical member. Points are deducted if a projectile is dislodged from the goal. Competitors attempt to obtain an aggregate score equal to a target value. Procedures for resolving ties and tosses that cause competitors to exceed the target value may be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: John Long, John Van
  • Patent number: D609082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Camisasca Automotive Manfacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry P. Camisasca, John Van