Patents by Inventor Nels M. Christianson

Nels M. Christianson 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: 6866268
    Abstract: A tossing game with apparatus and an accompanying method of play, the apparatus comprising a target surface, a plurality of tossing disks, and a scoring peg. The game offers opportunity for variety and strategy of play by allowing for a multiplicity of games with the same apparatus, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the participants. In the preferred method of play, each player tosses three rings onto the target surface. The toss is scored according to the landing position of the rings and the scoring position of the “power key.” The first player to reach a predetermined score without faulting wins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Nels M. Christianson
  • Publication number: 20040227284
    Abstract: A tossing game with apparatus and an accompanying method of play, the apparatus comprising a target surface, a plurality of tossing disks, and a scoring peg. The game offers opportunity for variety and strategy of play by allowing for a multiplicity of games with the same apparatus, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the participants. In the preferred method of play, each player tosses three rings onto the target surface. The toss is scored according to the landing position of the rings and the scoring position of the “power key.” The first player to reach a predetermined score without faulting wins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Nels M. Christianson