Patents by Inventor Luis I. Estrada

Luis I. Estrada 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: 5562518
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reusable telescopic pinata that includes a collapsible container assembly with two or more coaxially disposed tubular members. These tubular members are releasably kept together by several locking tabs. A base assembly is hingedly mounted to the lowermost tubular member. A latching mechanism holds the base assembly against the bottom rim of the lowermost tubular member. With a plurality of strings attached to the hingedly mounted base assembly, the participants release the candy and toys stored inside the container assembly. The tubular members can be substituted thereby resulting in different design combinations, and also the number of tubular members can be varied. The tubular members in one of the embodiments are composed of two substantially symmetrical sections that are removably latched to each other for storage volumetric efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Luis I. Estrada
  • Patent number: 5242308
    Abstract: A reusable pinata (10) for dispensing tokens or objects (40) that have a predetermined configuration to fit cavities (52) in boards (50). The objects are dispensed when strings (36) are pulled that open the closure members (32) and (32') that are pivotally mounted to the bottom of a hollow container (30). The container (30) is suspended from a stand assembly (20) that includes a base (22), an upwardly extending pole member (24) and an arm member (26) that is substantially perpendicular to the pole member (24). A timer (60) is mounted to the pole member (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Inventor: Luis I. Estrada
  • Patent number: 4832337
    Abstract: A reusable pinata for dispensing tokens or object that have a predetermined configuration to fit cavities in boards. The objects are dispensed when strings are pulled that open the closure members that are pivotally mounted to the bottom of a hollow container. The container is suspended from a stand assembly that includes a base, an upwardly extending pole member and an arm member that is substantially perpendicular to the pole member. A timer is mounted to the pole member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Inventor: Luis I. Estrada