Patents by Inventor Max C. Chipman

Max C. Chipman 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).

  • Laser aimed cue stick
    Patent number: 6155929
    Abstract: A cue stick is provided having a laser sighting mechanism that is in precise alignment with the longitudinal axis of the cue stick. A laser unit is placed within the cue stick, at a location that is substantially adjacent to the cue tip. An aperture is formed in the center of the cue tip, such that the opening through which the laser light will emerge is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the cue stick. A sufficient number of storage batteries are also located within the cue stick, and an activation switch is provided to selectively energize the laser unit when an emission of laser light though the cue tip aperture is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Max C. Chipman
  • Spring exercise device
    Patent number: 4603857
    Abstract: An exercise machine having handles adjustably positioned on a pivoted arm that is mounted to a base and wherein the pivoted arm is biased by a spring adjustably attached by a cable along the length of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Inventors: Max C. Chipman, George R. Horton