Patents by Inventor John Vanderbeek

John Vanderbeek 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).

  • Toy projectile and launcher
    Patent number: 8382547
    Abstract: A projectile and a compact carrying and launching case in combination. The projectile includes foldable wings which when unfolded resemble a plane. The compact carrying and launching case includes a two piece housing that is pivotally attached to each other about a hinge/launching mechanism. When closed, the two piece housing encloses the plane in its folded position. When opened, the hinge/launching mechanism can be pulled to a cocked position and then released forcibly moves the projectile such that it releases from the launching mechanism and is capable of flying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: G2 Inventions, LLC
    Inventors: Nick Grisolia, Peter Greenley, John Vanderbeek