Patents by Inventor Timothy S. Shafer

Timothy S. Shafer 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).

  • Word puzzles and games
    Patent number: 6318722
    Abstract: A word puzzle game is provided for entertainment and/or educational use. The game includes at least one word puzzle. The word puzzle answer includes a plurality of words or phrases that are sequentially adjacent in a reference listing of all words or phrases from a given category. The puzzle also includes a plurality of clues. The game includes at least one clue-hiding device to selectively hide and reveal the clues and the answer of the puzzle. The game may also include a game board to measure the progress of players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Timothy S. Shafer