Patents by Inventor Paul Royes Peterson

Paul Royes Peterson 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).

  • Game apparatus and related methods
    Patent number: 6062560
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to novel systems and methods for supporting a game apparatus, actuating a paddle, and storing coins deposited in a coin-operated device. A game apparatus is disclosed for receiving coins and for storing the coins in a manner such that the theft of the coins by merely inverting the game apparatus is substantially prevented. Further, a paddle mechanism is disclosed for actuating a paddle in response to a mechanical input from a player without the need for electrically-powered sensors, solenoids, or motors. Moreover, the game apparatus is disclosed as being supported by a novel support system which enhances the stability of the table apparatus and may be conveniently assembled and disassembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: VSM Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Royes Peterson