Patents by Inventor Mark Schemmer

Mark Schemmer 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: 20260151682
    Abstract: A modular combat sport system is provided, comprising a strike-responsive target assembly, a flexible melee training weapon, a wearable armor platform, and an integrated team-based gameplay framework. The target assembly includes a housing that emits a visual marking substance—such as paint, powder, or dye—and may optionally produce an audible tone. The weapon features a resilient core with an energy-absorbing sheath and a compressible tip, enabling safe physical engagement. The modular armor assembly supports attachment of targets and provides protection. The sport system enables competitive team combat with defined player roles, fog-of-war mechanics, and objective scoring based on visual and/or auditory confirmation of legal strikes. The system allows for specialist player roles, referee oversight, and scalable rule variations, creating a hybrid between medieval melee reenactment and modern tactical games like paintball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2025
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Lawrence McDonell, James Schemmer, Mark Schemmer