Patents by Inventor Michael David Tinstman

Michael David Tinstman 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: 8545335
    Abstract: A system and method for a toy with memory (flash memory) storage capabilities and a method for the toy to connect to other like toys and to a computer and he internet for online virtual play and simulation. Connection to a computer system allows the user the ability connect to the internet and register the toy allowing the user access to interact with a virtual activities and scenarios including a virtual computer image and animation of the toy connected to a computer which is connected to the Internet. User may also purchase or win a USB (Universal Serial Bus) node or dongle with codes that attach to the USB connection on the toy to allow access to special rooms and events in the virtual world on the website. The status of the game is saved back to the memory storage in the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Fiegener, Michael David Tinstman, Daniel Richard Armstrong, William Paul Liteplo, Chris Lohring
  • Patent number: 8245360
    Abstract: The present invention is a slip-knot grip device which attaches to a rope. The invention consists of a male end cap into which an insert is placed and a female end cap into which an insert is placed with the two end caps being connected by a retaining collar. The inserts have a semi-circle channel on their interior side placed so when the left and right inserts are connected together they form a circle opening through which a rope is placed. The female end cap and the male end cap are turned in opposite directions. This makes the end edges of the combined inserts clasp the rope holding the device in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Arthur Stafford, Michael David Tinstman, Daniel Richard Armstrong, William Paul Liteplo, John Darin Fiegener
  • Publication number: 20100058561
    Abstract: The present invention is a slip-knot grip device which attaches to a rope. The invention consists of a male end cap into which an insert is placed and a female end cap into which an insert is placed with the two end caps being connected by a retaining collar. The inserts have a semi-circle channel on their interior side placed so when the left and right inserts are connected together they form a circle opening through which a rope is placed. The female end cap and the male end cap are turned in opposite directions. This makes the end edges of the combined inserts clasp the rope holding the device in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: STAFFORD MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Arthur Stafford, Michael David Tinstman, Daniel Richard Armstrong, William Paul Liteplo, John Darin Fiegener
  • Publication number: 20090137323
    Abstract: A system and method for a toy with memory (flash memory) storage capabilities and a method for the toy to connect to other like toys and to a computer and he internet for online virtual play and simulation. Connection to a computer system allows the user the ability connect to the internet and register the toy allowing the user access to interact with a virtual activities and scenarios including a virtual computer image and animation of the toy connected to a computer which is connected to the Internet. User may also purchase or win a USB (Universal Serial Bus) node or dongle with codes that attach to the USB connection on the toy to allow access to special rooms and events in the virtual world on the website. The status of the game is saved back to the memory storage in the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: John Darin Fiegener, Daniel Richard Armstrong, William Paul Liteplo, Michael David Tinstman, Chris Lohring
  • Publication number: 20080264883
    Abstract: The present invention is a clamp storage device which attaches to a lally Column. The invention consists of a Lally Column Clamp which attaches to the Lally Column. Different storage mechanisms can be attached to the lally Column clamp. These storage mechanisms are interchangeable and can include such storage devices as a wire basket retainer, hooks for a bicycle, plastics bins such as those used for recycling and others. The interchangeability of the storages mechanisms is a very unique feature and allows a user great flexibility when using the clamp storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Stafford Manufacturing Corp
    Inventors: Arthur Stafford, John Dazin Fiegener, Michael David Tinstman, Daniel Richard Armstrong, Nicholas Starno
  • Patent number: D617629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Arthur Stafford, Michael David Tinstman, Daniel Richard Armstrong, William Paul Liteplo, John Darin Fiegener
  • Patent number: D772601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Gillette Company LLC
    Inventors: Vanessa Christie, Kenta Maruyama, Andrew Anthony Szczepanowski, Michael David Tinstman, Thomas Anthony Gernetzke
  • Patent number: D797374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Alexander Stephen Forti, Robert Harold Johnson, Hong Lu, Vanessa Christie, Thomas Anthony Gernetzke, Michael David Tinstman, Benjamin Andrew Bangser
  • Patent number: D797376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Alexander Stephen Forti, Robert Harold Johnson, Hong Lu, Vanessa Christie, Thomas Anthony Gernetzke, Michael David Tinstman, Benjamin Andrew Bangser