Patents by Inventor Michael J. Oister

Michael J. Oister 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).

  • Game ball with clock
    Patent number: 6945887
    Abstract: The present invention includes ball having integrated timers for measuring or counting at least one time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Tabletop game with lighted features
    Patent number: 6854728
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game having accentuating light emanating through or from a translucent playing surface, sidewalls, and/or representative players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, William C. Boettcher
  • Apparatus and methods for facilitating set up of portable sport goals
    Publication number: 20040224795
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sports goal having a net with indicia to facilitate aligning the net with the frame of the sports goal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, William C. Boettcher
  • Reinforced goal connectors
    Publication number: 20040219999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sports goal having tubular members connected by a connector joint. The connector joint is reinforced to increase joint strength and fracture resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Lighted sports game
    Publication number: 20040220001
    Abstract: The present invention provides sporting equipment having lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, William C. Boettcher, David Schmitt
  • Tabletop game with lighted features
    Publication number: 20040195762
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game having accentuating light emanating through or from a translucent playing surface, sidewalls, and/or representative players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, William C. Boettcher
  • Tabletop game with lights
    Publication number: 20040124582
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game having a playing surface illuminated by a lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, William C. Boettcher
  • Sport training device with radar
    Publication number: 20040063521
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sport training device that has a surface and at least one target. The present invention further includes a ball detecting and/or tracking device to provide information about the projected ball to assist in training.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher
  • Tabletop game with reflective or light transmitting surface
    Publication number: 20040046317
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game having means of illuminating the playing surface to illuminate a design thereon. The means of illumination includes a reflective layer on the playing surface or a top electro-luminescent light sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, William C. Boettcher
  • Tabletop game with lighted features
    Publication number: 20040036211
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game having accentuating light emanating through or from a translucent playing surface, sidewalls, and/or representative players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, William C. Boettcher
  • Tabletop game with lighted playing field
    Publication number: 20040036210
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game having a translucent playing surface and a light source beneath the playing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Thomas M. Doherty, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher
  • Sport goal
    Publication number: 20030224884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sports goal and provides for attaching the mesh or net of the goal to the frame using ties instead of a sleeve attached to the mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Game ball with clock
    Publication number: 20030109339
    Abstract: The present invention includes ball having integrated timers for measuring or counting at least one time period
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Game ball with clock
    Publication number: 20030109338
    Abstract: The present invention includes ball having integrated timers for measuring or counting at least one time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Tabletop baseball game
    Patent number: D470894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Basketball game
    Patent number: D482417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, Christopher S. Wisener, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Table hockey game with clear sideboards
    Patent number: D490476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • See through tabletop game
    Patent number: D494224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty
  • Tabletop game with a shelf
    Patent number: D495372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Classic Sport Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Oister, William C. Boettcher, Thomas M. Doherty