Patents by Inventor Paul Ponte

Paul Ponte 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: 4826177
    Abstract: A game includes a non-spherical, non-rolling ball that is used in combination with a basket supported above the playing surface by support legs. The basket has a rim defined by square, channel shaped, members defining downwardly opening grooves and the legs may be pivoted upwardly into the grooves. The basket is positioned in a playing area and a boundary is marked around the basket. The players attempt to throw the ball into the basket from a number of shooting positions around the boundary. A game ball includes an inflatable cubic bladder. A plurality of stiffeners are disposed within the bladder. The stiffeners include passages with valves that permit the passage of gases through the stiffeners to equalize pressure within chambers formed by the stiffeners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventor: Paul Ponte