Patents by Inventor Steven Veatch

Steven Veatch 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: 5775997
    Abstract: A big ball that serves as a video game console. The ball has internal shelving for holding one or more video games. The shelving will hold a monitor or a number of monitors so they displayed through opening in the big ball. A computer for a computer based video game will also be contained on the shelving within the big ball. A game playing device, such as a joy stick or steering wheel, will be attached to and extend from the big ball under the opening displaying the monitor. A tower may be used to mount the playing device at the proper height and angle for convenient playing of the game. A monetary receiver can be included for initiating the game. A ticket dispenser can also be included for giving a specific number of tickets corresponding to the score achieved in the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventor: Steven Veatch