Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Greenawalt

Thomas H. Greenawalt 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: 10427028
    Abstract: A tile-on-shape puzzle game is disclosed using a plurality of unique shape designs having one or more tile projections disposed on one or both faces of the shape. The tile projections are adapted to fit in a recess on a play tile. Optional play cards are used to provide clues or shape designations and scores. Shapes are played to form a puzzle, with each player selecting where to place a shape, thereby forming a unique puzzle each time the game is played. Tiles must fill every play space on a shape to form a word or numerical/shape sequence. Gameplay provides a means to simultaneously generate and solve puzzles. Play options include competitive or cooperative play, and may be varied based on age and skill level, such as limiting the word or sequence direction to left-right, up-down, diagonal, or a combination thereof, or forming pathways with the puzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas H. Greenawalt
  • Patent number: 9937410
    Abstract: A tile-on-shape puzzle game is disclosed using a plurality of unique shape designs having one or more tile projections disposed on one or both faces of the shape. The tile projections are adapted to fit in a recess on a play tile. Optional play cards are used to provide clues or shape designations and scores. Shapes are played to form a puzzle, with each player selecting where to place a shape, thereby forming a unique puzzle each time the game is played. Tiles must fill every play space on a shape to form a word or numerical/shape sequence. Gameplay may be varied based on age and skill level, such as limiting the word or sequence direction to left-right, up-down, diagonal, or a combination thereof, or forming pathways with the puzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas H. Greenawalt
  • Publication number: 20170197140
    Abstract: A tile-on-shape puzzle game is disclosed using a plurality of unique shape designs having one or more tile projections disposed on one or both faces of the shape. The tile projections are adapted to fit in a recess on a play tile. Optional play cards are used to provide clues or shape designations and scores. Shapes are played to form a puzzle, with each player selecting where to place a shape, thereby forming a unique puzzle each time the game is played. Tiles must fill every play space on a shape to form a word or numerical/shape sequence. Gameplay provides a means to simultaneously generate and solve puzzles. Play options include competitive or cooperative play, and may be varied based on age and skill level, such as limiting the word or sequence direction to left-right, up-down, diagonal, or a combination thereof, or forming pathways with the puzzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas H. Greenawalt
  • Publication number: 20150048570
    Abstract: A tile-on-shape puzzle game is disclosed using a plurality of unique shape designs having one or more tile projections disposed on one or both faces of the shape. The tile projections are adapted to fit in a recess on a play tile. Optional play cards are used to provide clues or shape designations and scores. Shapes are played to form a puzzle, with each player selecting where to place a shape, thereby forming a unique puzzle each time the game is played. Tiles must fill every play space on a shape to form a word or numerical/shape sequence. Gameplay may be varied based on age and skill level, such as limiting the word or sequence direction to left-right, up-down, diagonal, or a combination thereof, or forming pathways with the puzzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas H. Greenawalt
  • Patent number: 8079594
    Abstract: A board game incorporating multiple paths of travel which traverse a plurality of elevations with moveable obstacles that change the paths of travel. The moveable obstacles may be transferrable game face members containing moveable structures; such as stairs; bridges and moveable-walls which cut-off some available paths while opening others. Additional obstacles include tunnels, spinning indicators determining the path of travel, vertical obstacles, rotating vehicles, rotating hidden compartments, and linearly sliding vehicles. Through strategic use of the obstacles; players can facilitate their own movement through the game while impeding that of their opponents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas H. Greenawalt
  • Patent number: 7766335
    Abstract: A board game incorporating multiple paths of travel which traverse a plurality of elevations with moveable obstacles that change the paths of travel. The moveable obstacles take the form of moveable structures; such as stairs; bridges and moveable-walls which cut-off some available paths while opening others. Through strategic use of the obstacles; players can facilitate their own movement through the game while impeding that of their opponents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas H. Greenawalt
  • Patent number: 4260184
    Abstract: The improvement relates to fluid couplings utilizing components interconnected by an elongated pin or staple wherein insertion of the staple after assembly of the coupling parts maintains the parts in fluid tight relationship. The invention includes the forming of fluid coupling members permitting accomodation of staples having various cross sectional configurations, and the staple of the invention is of a D cross sectional configuration providing optimum resistance to fatigue failure, improved tensile strength, and consistent retention within the fitting under operative conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1981
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Greenawalt, Daniel E. Kimmet