Patents by Inventor Marc Dubner

Marc Dubner 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: 7178803
    Abstract: An air cushion game table is provided with a storage compartment useful for stowing game pieces during periods when the game table is not being utilized. The storage compartment is additionally useful for locating keys, watches, etc., that might distract a player during game play. The air cushion game table of the invention includes a playing surface bordered by side walls and end walls. Corner members are located proximate corners of the playing surface. The corner members define a storage receptacle on an outer surface thereof. Preferably, an outer surface of the corner member is flush with exterior apron segments of the game table to present a smooth and attractive appearance. A sliding door made up of slidably mounted segments may be provided for selectively enclosing the storage receptacle. The storage receptacle is preferably sized to receive playing equipment associated with the game table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Sportcraft, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Nally, Marc Dubner
  • Publication number: 20050167908
    Abstract: An air cushion gaming table of the invention provides users with a score display that each player may simultaneously observe. The air hockey type gaming table of the invention includes a game surface, a wall surrounding the game surface for maintaining a game piece thereon, and an electronic display on the wall. The display may be located on a side wall so that both users may easily view the display during game play or multiple displays may be used, which would allow for the displays to be located on an end wall or corner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Nally, Marc Dubner
  • Publication number: 20050151316
    Abstract: An air cushion game table is provided with a storage compartment useful for stowing game pieces during periods when the game table is not being utilized. The storage compartment is additionally useful for locating keys, watches, etc., that might distract a player during game play. The air cushion game table of the invention includes a playing surface bordered by side walls and end walls. Corner members are located proximate corners of the playing surface. The corner members define a storage receptacle on an outer surface thereof. Preferably, an outer surface of the corner member is flush with exterior apron segments of the game table to present a smooth and attractive appearance. A sliding door made up of slidably mounted segments may be provided for selectively enclosing the storage receptacle. The storage receptacle is preferably sized to receive playing equipment associated with the game table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Nally, Marc Dubner