Patents by Inventor Richard R. Popp

Richard R. Popp 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: 7594875
    Abstract: A climbing panel includes a body that is curved about an axis at a non-constant radius of curvature. The body has first and second end portions and is configured for use such that one of the first and second end portions is supported by a support surface and the other of the first and second end portions is coupled to an elevated support structure. The body is reversible between a first orientation, where the first end is adjacent the support surface and the second end is coupled to the elevated support structure and extends to a first mounting height, and a second orientation, where the second end is adjacent the support surface and the first end is coupled to the elevated support structure and extends to a second mounting height that is different from the first mounting height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 7189034
    Abstract: A drill template that is operable to locate a position for a hole in a member. The member has at least two distinct surfaces and the drill template includes a body having first and second oppositely-facing sides configured for locating a position for a hole to be drilled in the member. A first alignment member on the first side of the body is configured to align with both a first and a second distinct surface of the member to position the body relative to the member. A second alignment member on the second side of the body is configured to align with the first surface of the member but not with the second surface of the member to position the body relative to the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 7186183
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a swing to a support beam includes a first bracket member coupled to the support beam, a second bracket member coupled to the support beam opposite the first bracket member, a first swing hanger directly connected to the first bracket member for supporting a first elongated support member, and a second swing hanger directly connected to the second bracket member for supporting a second elongated support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 7153064
    Abstract: A pipe sleeve assembly includes a base plate and a sleeve portion. The base plate includes a base portion defining a longitudinal axis. The base plate further includes a first flange extending from the base portion in a first direction generally normal to the longitudinal axis and lying in a first plane. The base plate also includes a second flange extending from the base portion in the first direction, spaced from the first flange in a second direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and lying in a second plane spaced from the first plane. The sleeve portion includes a body portion and a third flange extending from the body portion in the first direction. A fastener stud extends from the second flange and is received in an aperture in the third flange to secure the sleeve portion to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 6629907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a climbing wall for simulating outdoor rock climbing activity. The climbing wall includes a front surface, a rear surface and an intermediate portion reaching between the front surface and the rear surface. The intermediate portion defines one or more openings which extend through the climbing wall. The openings are located in positions that allow a child to travel safely around on the climbing wall. The intermediate portion also includes a grip projecting outward from the front surface and preferably the rear surface of the climbing wall. The grips are designed to allow a child to maneuver safely around the climbing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Inventor: Richard R. Popp
  • Publication number: 20020098949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a climbing wall for simulating outdoor rock climbing activity. The climbing wall includes a front surface, a rear surface and an intermediate portion reaching between the front surface and the rear surface. The intermediate portion defines one or more openings which extend through the climbing wall. The openings are located in positions that allow a child to travel safely around on the climbing wall. The intermediate portion also includes a grip projecting outward from the front surface and preferably the rear surface of the climbing wall. The grips are designed to allow a child to maneuver safely around the climbing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Playstar, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: 6402663
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a climbing wall for simulating outdoor rock climbing activity. The climbing wall includes a front surface, a rear surface and an intermediate portion reaching between the front surface and the rear surface. The intermediate portion defines one or more openings which extend through the climbing wall. The openings are located in positions that allow a child to travel safely around on the climbing wall. The intermediate portion also includes a grip projecting outward from the front surface and preferably the rear surface of the climbing wall. The grips are designed to allow a child to maneuver safely around the climbing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Playstar, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: D513779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: D520590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Zeilinger, Richard R. Popp
  • Patent number: D520591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: PlayStar, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard R. Popp