Patents by Inventor Martin L. Brooks

Martin L. Brooks 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: 20140084125
    Abstract: Tether guards are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a tether guard includes a plate configured to contact a surface. The plate has a hole extending therethrough, wherein the hole is adapted to receive a securing mechanism that secures a tether to the surface. The tether guard also includes a cover that is attachable to the plate, the cover has an opening wherein the tether is passable through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy D. Crawford, Martin L. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20140038783
    Abstract: Trampoline courts are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a trampoline court includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is inclined relative to the second portion. A first trampoline and a second trampoline are located in the second portion. A third trampoline is located in the first portion, wherein the third trampoline is adjacent the first trampoline and the second trampoline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy D. Crawford, Martin L. Brooks
  • Patent number: 8336880
    Abstract: Air hockey tables are disclosed herein. An embodiment of an air hockey table comprises a playing surface and an opening wherein a puck is movable on the playing surface and is receivable in said opening. At least one barricade is movable proximate the opening, wherein the barricade has a first fixed position wherein the puck is prevented from entering the opening when the puck is shot from anywhere on the playing surface, and a second fixed position wherein the puck is able to enter the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy D. Crawford, Martin L. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20120013070
    Abstract: Air hockey tables are disclosed herein. An embodiment of an air hockey table comprises a playing surface and an opening wherein a puck is movable on the playing surface and is receivable in said opening. At least one barricade is movable proximate the opening, wherein the barricade has a first fixed position wherein the puck is prevented from entering the opening when the puck is shot from anywhere on the playing surface, and a second fixed position wherein the puck is able to enter the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy D. Crawford, Martin L. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20110233860
    Abstract: Air hockey tables are disclosed herein. An embodiment of an air hockey table comprises a playing surface bounded by at least three sides; a plurality of air paths extending through the playing surface, wherein air is emittable by the plurality of air paths, and wherein a puck is at least partially floatable on air that is emittable by the plurality of air paths; and at least one opening proximate each of three of the sides, the openings being sized to receive the puck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Timothy D. Crawford, Martin L. Brooks
  • Patent number: 8025293
    Abstract: Air hockey tables are disclosed herein. An embodiment of an air hockey table comprises a playing surface bounded by at least three sides; a plurality of air paths extending through the playing surface, wherein air is emittable by the plurality of air paths, and wherein a puck is at least partially floatable on air that is emittable by the plurality of air paths; and at least one opening proximate each of three of the sides, the openings being sized to receive the puck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventors: Timothy D. Crawford, Martin L. Brooks