Patents by Inventor Michael Knupp

Michael Knupp 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: 20060030416
    Abstract: Disclosed is a billiards ball racking device consisting of two-pieces (two V-shaped mirror-image sides) which form a diamond-shape capable of racking the balls in the tightest possible position (balls touching each other) and is likewise capable of being removed (withdrawn) without disturbing the balls. The disclosed invention is capable of racking a wide variety of configurations with different multiples of billiards balls. The disclosed invention is three proportionally-sized apparatuses, each size directly relating to the number of billiards balls being racked. The disclosed invention is capable of racking a number of conventional and unconventional configurations. The design of the invention is extremely simple in nature, yet superior in function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Knupp