Patents by Inventor Michael Mintaek Gill

Michael Mintaek Gill 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: 5769426
    Abstract: The two person tug of war apparatus comprises a frame having a first hand grip and a second hand grip. Another form of the two person tug of war comprises a first hand grip and a second hand grip rotatably connected to each other by one or more swivel joints. The swivel joints may be fully rotatable or rotatable only to a limited degree. For sport or exercise, two person may play the tug of war game using the invented devices. Each player stands on his/her footing each holding a hand grip. Each player then tries to pull or cause the other player to lose balance. The player who first moves his foot, touches the other player, or touches the ground loses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: Michael Mintaek Gill
  • Patent number: 5661534
    Abstract: Vision limiters including an upper sheet assembly and two side sheet assemblies to be positioned on a head for framing the vision path of an individual. A bottom sheet assembly may also be employed, thereby creating a rectangular or an oval rectangular vision path which restricts peripheral views. An extension sheet or sheets are positioned within a guideway or slot in one or more of the sheet assemblies or are slidably attached to the shield, or are pivotally mounted thereto such that extended positions as well as retracted positions may be employed to further limit peripheral view. Partial toothed surfaces provide some resistance to sliding of the sheet extensions which may be positioned in guideways or slots. A hanger system such as ear pieces and a nose piece or clips hold the device in place to frame a direct view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Inventor: Michael Mintaek Gill