Patents by Inventor V. John Penner

V. John Penner 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: 5137485
    Abstract: A construction set for toys and like objects includes pluralities of different basic components. The basic components are a main strut member, an auxiliary strut member, an articulated strut member, an inline connector member, a panel member, and a wheel member. All components, except the panel member, can form identical connection joints with one another anywhere on multiple sides of the components. The panel member has main and auxiliary projections along opposite edges and protuberances mounted on one side of the panel on the main and auxiliary projections. The wheel member has inner and outer rings mounted to one another for relative rotation. The inner ring of the wheel member can receive one of the main strut members in an interfitted relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventor: V. John Penner