Patents by Inventor Thomas R. McInroy

Thomas R. McInroy 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: 5180306
    Abstract: A card game for educational exposure to selected art topics at apprentice, journeyman, and master levels on each topic, includes a deck of cards for each level of play and for each art topic. Each deck includes an Art Man card and a duplicate set of cards, each including a pictorial representation of a work of art. The cards for play at the apprentice and journeyman levels each also identify of the works represented on them. Play is as follows: The deck is distributed among the players. The dealer tables any and all matching pairs in his hand while reciting the name and origin of each work of art represented, takes one card from the player on his side opposite the progression of play, and similarly tables a pair if one results from this taking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Inventors: Thomas R. McInroy, Nancy S. McInroy