Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Roe

Thomas J. Roe 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: 4176471
    Abstract: A marching guide comprising an elongate runner of flexible, foldable material with the plurality of transverse pace marker members attached thereto. The runner may be folded or rolled up when not in use, and may be spread out and taped to a floor or staked if outdoors for use. The pace markers which may comprise sewn-in rods or lengths of rope are spaced according to the length of the marching pace, and optional removable intermediate markers can be provided for half-pace training. Attachment means are provided for attaching successive lengths of marching guide in linear or angled relationship for pattern marching practice. The transverse pace marker members provide a tactile reference mark for the marching student as an aid in teaching the proper marcking pace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1979
    Inventor: Thomas J. Roe