Patents by Inventor Steven J. Rader

Steven J. Rader 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: 4629182
    Abstract: A tunnel formed of a thermoplastic film with an outside and inside surface with compressed air in between. The tunnel consists of end sections (20) connected by longitudinal sections (22) to support sections (24), each having openings therebetween, allowing communication for introducing the compressed air. A second embodiment is similar, except it utilizes helical shaped sections (34) formed in a round configuration. A polygon shaped center intersection (40) connects the tunnels together with hook and loop tape (28) bonded to each mating surface forming a matrix when used in conjunction with a plurality of tunnels and intersections. The hollow interior of the devices allow children at play to enter and crawl through while within the protective enclosure afforded by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Inventors: Sandra B. Rader, Steven J. Rader