Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Felber

Thomas W. Felber 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).

  • INCLUSIVE ROTATING PLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160082360
    Abstract: A speed modifying device is provided. The speed modifying device comprises a base member. The speed modifying device also comprises a crank hub operably coupled to the base member. The speed modifying device also comprises a speed control mechanism rotatably attached, at a first end, to the crank hub, and rotatably attached, at a second end, to the base member. The speed control mechanism is configured to limit rotational motion of the crank hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas L. Keller, Thomas W. Felber
  • Inclusive rotating play device
    Patent number: 9220988
    Abstract: Rotating inclusive play devices are provided. In certain embodiments, a rotating play device includes a stationary base, a rotatable portion, and a speed limiting device that connects the stationary base to the rotatable portion. The speed limiting device illustratively limits a rotational speed of the rotatable portion relative to the stationary base. The rotatable portion may have an elevated outer perimeter that includes recessed and raised portions. The speed limiting device may include a cranking mechanism and/or a piston mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Keller, Thomas W. Felber
  • INCLUSIVE ROTATING PLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150018106
    Abstract: Rotating inclusive play devices are provided. In certain embodiments, a rotating play device includes a stationary base, a rotatable portion, and a speed limiting device that connects the stationary base to the rotatable portion. The speed limiting device illustratively limits a rotational speed of the rotatable portion relative to the stationary base. The rotatable portion may have an elevated outer perimeter that includes recessed and raised portions. The speed limiting device may include a cranking mechanism and/or a piston mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas L. Keller, Thomas W. Felber
  • Inclusive rotating play device
    Patent number: 8870668
    Abstract: Rotating inclusive play devices are provided. In certain embodiments, a rotating play device includes a stationary base, a rotatable portion, and a speed limiting device that connects the stationary base to the rotatable portion. The speed limiting device illustratively limits a rotational speed of the rotatable portion relative to the stationary base. The rotatable portion may have an elevated outer perimeter that includes recessed and raised portions. The speed limiting device may include a cranking mechanism and/or a piston mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Landscape Structures Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Keller, Thomas W. Felber
  • Inclusive rotating play device
    Publication number: 20130045810
    Abstract: Rotating inclusive play devices are provided. In certain embodiments, a rotating play device includes a stationary base, a rotatable portion, and a speed limiting device that connects the stationary base to the rotatable portion. The speed limiting device illustratively limits a rotational speed of the rotatable portion relative to the stationary base. The rotatable portion may have an elevated outer perimeter that includes recessed and raised portions. The speed limiting device may include a cranking mechanism and/or a piston mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Keller, Thomas W. Felber