Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Galvin

Patrick J. Galvin 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: 4971335
    Abstract: A game device and method of playing same. The game/toy device generally comprises a cord which is fastened to two spaced apart support posts that are vertically mounted from the ground. An alarm or bell device(s) is connected or attached to said cord. The user/player may score a point by tossing a ball or other object at the cord and hitting it. The alarm/bell device signals each point made. A selected number of hits wins the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Inventor: Patrick J. Galvin
  • Patent number: 4961587
    Abstract: A game device and method of playing same. The game/toy device generally comprises a paddle wheel which is rotatably mounted between two spaced apart support posts that are vertically mounted to a playing court. An alarm system is coupled to the paddle wheel to signify or sound a signal indicative of a winner. Competing players take turns of tossing a ball at the paddle wheel from opposite side of the target paddle wheel. Each player attempts to rotate the paddle wheel a number of turns to raise his respective scoring weight up to a sensor. Activation of the sensor energizes the win signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1990
    Inventor: Patrick J. Galvin