Patents by Inventor Nancy Mendel

Nancy Mendel 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: 9072982
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HOOP, as well as specially configured hoop type devices, such as the type that may be formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape. The counter functions to count the number of revolutions achieved by the user thereby allowing the user to monitor and gage performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: Nancy Mendel
  • Patent number: 8480450
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HOOP, as well as specially configured hoop type devices, such as the type that may be formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape. The counter functions to count the number of revolutions achieved by the user thereby allowing the user to monitor and gage performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Nancy Mendel
  • Publication number: 20120264348
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HOOP, as well as specially configured hoop type devices, such as the type that may be formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape. The counter functions to count the number of revolutions achieved by the user thereby allowing the user to monitor and gage performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Nancy Mendel
  • Patent number: 8033891
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HOOP, as well as specially configured hoop type devices, such as the type that may be formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape. The counter functions to count the number of revolutions achieved by the user thereby allowing the user to monitor and gage performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Nancy Mendel
  • Publication number: 20080153383
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HOOP, as well as specially configured hoop type devices, such as the type that may be formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape. The counter functions to count the number of revolutions achieved by the user thereby allowing the user to monitor and gage performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Nancy Mendel
  • Publication number: 20050095950
    Abstract: An improved hoop assembly that may be alternately formed from a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components that are selectively interconnected by the user to form a simple or complex hoop configuration of a particular desired size and shape is disclosed. A plurality of hoop components may have opposing ends that are adapted for mating engagement with other components to form a hoop of a particular size and shape. In addition, the hoop components include connector components that enable hoop components to be connected in concentric configurations. The various components thus may be assembled into a wide variety of hoop configurations, whether annular or otherwise, thereby enhancing fun and enjoyment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventor: Nancy Mendel
  • Publication number: 20050070202
    Abstract: An improved hoop-type amusement system is disclosed wherein a plurality of variously sized and shaped connectable components may be selectively interconnected by the user to form simple and complex hoop configurations of a particular size and complex geometric shape. Hoop components may have opposing ends that are adapted for mating engagement with other components to form a hoop of a particular size and shape. In addition, the hoop components may include a radially inner edge defining a recessed groove, and a radially outer edge defining a projecting tongue, or opposite variations thereof, thereby enabling the components to be connected with other components in tongue and groove engagement to form a wide variety of hoop configurations, whether annular or otherwise, thereby enhancing fun and enjoyment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventor: Nancy Mendel