Patents by Inventor Matthew C. Schonert

Matthew C. Schonert 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).

  • Yo-yo having a string-formed response system
    Patent number: 8075365
    Abstract: The invention is an improved yo-yo that has two side units and a string-formed response system incorporated into each side unit. In its most basic form, the response system employs a string that is threaded through spaced-apart apertures in a side unit to form at least one tether engagement pad. The pad may be contacted by the yo-yo's tether in order to cause a return of the yo-yo to a user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew C. Schonert, Hans W. Van Dan Elzen
  • YO-YO HAVING A STRING-FORMED RESPONSE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100022159
    Abstract: The invention is an improved yo-yo that has two side units and a string-formed response system incorporated into each side unit. In its most basic form, the response system employs a string that is threaded through spaced-apart apertures in a side unit to form at least one tether engagement pad. The pad may be contacted by the yo-yo's tether in order to cause a return of the yo-yo to a user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew C. Schonert, Hans W. Van Dan Elzen
  • Yo-yo having a string-formed response system
    Patent number: 7621796
    Abstract: The invention is an improved yo-yo that has two side units and a string-formed response system incorporated into each side unit. In its most basic form, the response system employs a string that is threaded through spaced-apart apertures in a side unit to form at least one tether engagement pad. The pad may be contacted by the yo-yo's tether in order to cause a return of the yo-yo to a user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew C. Schonert, Hans W. Van Dan Elzen
  • Yo-yo having a string- formed response system
    Publication number: 20070224910
    Abstract: The invention is an improved yo-yo that has two side units and a string-formed response system incorporated into each side unit. In its most basic form, the response system employs a string that is threaded through spaced-apart apertures in a side unit to form at least one tether engagement pad. The pad may be contacted by the yo-yo's tether in order to cause a return of the yo-yo to a user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew C. Schonert, Hans W. Van Dan Elzen