Patents by Inventor Michael R. Tyner

Michael R. Tyner 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).

  • Novelty item
    Patent number: 5083771
    Abstract: A novelty item in which an inflatable object is secured in a deflated state in a container with a movable lid. Inflation means is provided to rapidly expand the inflatable object beyond the bounds of the container. When the inflation means is actuated, the inflatable object rapidly expands thus causing the lid to move to an open position and a fully inflated object is suddenly thrust into view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Inventor: Michael R. Tyner