Patents by Inventor Ken Platt

Ken Platt 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).

  • Spring-assisted digit mounted device for launching projectiles
    Patent number: 11738257
    Abstract: A digit-mounted, spring-assisted device for launching a projectile in response to a launching motion of a finger by a user. The digit-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the digit of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The digit-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. A spring may be mounted on the digit-mounted device which is placed under tension when the user prepares to make a launching motion with the digit. The projectile is launched in response to the user making a launching motion with the digit, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The spring is released from tension upon making a launching motion with the digit, adding to the force given to the projectile upon launch. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: SHR Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Ken Platt, Scott Robinson
  • SPRING-ASSISTED DIGIT MOUNTED DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES
    Publication number: 20210086064
    Abstract: A digit-mounted, spring-assisted device for launching a projectile in response to a launching motion of a finger by a user. The digit-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the digit of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The digit-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. A spring may be mounted on the digit-mounted device which is placed under tension when the user prepares to make a launching motion with the digit. The projectile is launched in response to the user making a launching motion with the digit, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The spring is released from tension upon making a launching motion with the digit, adding to the force given to the projectile upon launch. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Ken Platt, Scott Robinson
  • DIGIT MOUNTED DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES
    Publication number: 20200016480
    Abstract: A finger-mounted device for launching a projectile in response to a flick of a finger by a user. The finger-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the finger of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The finger-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. The projectile is launched in response to the user flicking the finger, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Ken Platt, Scott Robinson
  • Digit mounted device for launching projectiles
    Patent number: 10357710
    Abstract: A finger-mounted device for launching a projectile in response to a flick of a finger by a user. The finger-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the finger of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The finger-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. The projectile is launched in response to the user flicking the finger, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Inventors: Ken Platt, Scott Robinson
  • DIGIT MOUNTED DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES
    Publication number: 20170216716
    Abstract: A finger-mounted device for launching a projectile in response to a flick of a finger by a user. The finger-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the finger of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The finger-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. The projectile is launched in response to the user flicking the finger, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Ken Platt, Scott Robinson
  • DIGIT MOUNTED DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES
    Publication number: 20150128925
    Abstract: A finger-mounted device for launching a projectile in response to a flick of a finger by a user. The finger-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the finger of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The finger-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. The projectile is launched in response to the user flicking the finger, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Ken Platt, Scott Robinson