Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Weske

Timothy J. Weske 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).

  • Fencing scoring apparatus and system
    Patent number: 6575837
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in a fencing game. The apparatus contains optical electronics disposed in an internal space. The optical electronics operate to emit light, detect optical signals and provide electrical signals corresponding to detected optical signals. A transmitter is provided for transmitting the electrical signals to a first location for displaying a number of touches obtained by a user of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a blade attached to the handle having a base portion coupled to the optical electronics, a translucent tip portion, and a conduit between the base portion and the translucent tip, for conveying light between the translucent tip portion and the optical electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy J. Weske, Steven Leroy Karman