Patents by Inventor Ryan A. Wolfinbarger

Ryan A. Wolfinbarger 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).

  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: 6892902
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: All Season Toys, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Amusement device
    Patent number: 6702644
    Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive amusement device which gives birth to one or more offspring, wherein the device includes appropriate electromechanical interactive sensors and operating mechanisms. It encompasses a “mother” amusement device which is interactive with a user, and which appears to give birth spontaneously to one or more “baby” amusement devices. In some embodiments, the mother and baby(ies) may be interactive with the user and each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: All Season Toys, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Jason E. Emde
  • Toy gun and glow in the dark projectile
    Patent number: 6648726
    Abstract: A system and a method for launching glow-in-the-dark projectiles from a projectile launcher wherein the toy comprises projectiles exposed to light prior to being launched and a firing mechanism wherein a portion of the firing mechanism is positioned with the projectile prior to being fired from the launcher. In one embodiment, the firing mechanism comprises a light for exposing the projectile to radiation prior to being fired from the gun. The present invention is well suited for use as a toy projectile launcher wherein the toy may be used in dark or low-light areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: All Seasons Toys, Inc
    Inventors: James E. Hornsby, Paul M. Brown, Chad P. Stuemke, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Water gun amusement device
    Publication number: 20030178439
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: 6474507
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Toy gun and glow in the dark projectile
    Publication number: 20020081939
    Abstract: A system and a method for launching glow-in-the-dark projectiles from a projectile launcher wherein the toy comprises projectiles exposed to light prior to being launched and a firing mechanism wherein a portion of the firing mechanism is positioned with the projectile prior to being fired from the launcher. In one embodiment, the firing mechanism comprises a light for exposing the projectile to radiation prior to being fired from the gun. The present invention is well suited for use as a toy projectile launcher wherein the toy may be used in dark or low-light areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Paul M. Brown, Chad P. Stuemke, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Water gun amusement device
    Publication number: 20020020712
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: D439286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Pendant amusement device
    Patent number: D411132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hornsby, Bernard Jankowski, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Locket amusement device
    Patent number: D415212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hornsby, Bernard Jankowski, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Pendant amusement device
    Patent number: D416587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hornsby, Bernard Jankowski, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Pendant amusement device
    Patent number: D417470
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hornsby, Bernard Jankowski, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Wrist watch like amusement device
    Patent number: D418174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Jankowski, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Chad Stuemke
  • Watch-like amusement device
    Patent number: D418879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hornsby, Bernard Jankowski, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Pendant amusement device
    Patent number: D419607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hornsby, Bernard Jankowski, Joseph Lee McGowan, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger
  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: D429504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: D429505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: D429506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowen, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: D430908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer
  • Water gun amusement device
    Patent number: D434458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Ryan A. Wolfinbarger, Joseph L. McGowan, Chad P. Stuemke, Marcellus R. Benson, David B. Midgett, Kurt V. Ulmer