Patents by Inventor Sheldon R. Shacket

Sheldon R. Shacket 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).

  • Ball and tube game apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4506892
    Abstract: A toy or game comprising an elongated transparent tube, the tube containing a column of sand and a sphere or ball. According to the method of the invention, the sphere is moved through the column of sand from one end of the tube to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1985
    Inventor: Sheldon R. Shacket
  • Method of operating ferrous toy
    Patent number: 4364196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic toy, and more specifically to a unique procedure which enables an operator to accomplish a series of unusual effects or formations, based on the phenomenon of residual magnetism. The method of the invention is made possible by manipulating a permanent magnet, a series of non-magnetic ferrous balls and a non-magnetic ferrous stick or rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Inventor: Sheldon R. Shacket