Patents by Inventor Zack Maffie

Zack Maffie 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).

  • Novelty dispenser
    Patent number: 9126742
    Abstract: A novelty dispensing apparatus includes a housing in which novelty items are contained and a receptacle mounted inside the housing and movable from a retracted position within the housing, though an opening in the housing and into an extended position, wherein part of the receptacle member protrudes from the housing. A door is mounted for movement adjacent to the opening from a closed position to an open position that enables the receptacle member to protrude from the opening. A link member is mounted for movement within the housing and is attached to the door and at another end to the receptacle member. The link member has a handle for manipulation, wherein manipulation of the handle moves the link member and attached door and receptacle member. The dispenser includes lost-motion mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Radz Brands LLC
    Inventors: Todd S. Elliott, Zack Maffie
  • Novelty Dispenser
    Publication number: 20120312834
    Abstract: A novelty dispensing apparatus includes a housing in which novelty items are contained and a receptacle mounted inside the housing and movable from a retracted position within the housing, though an opening in the housing and into an extended position, wherein part of the receptacle member protrudes from the housing. A door is mounted for movement adjacent to the opening from a closed position to an open position that enables the receptacle member to protrude from the opening. A link member is mounted for movement within the housing and is attached to the door and at another end to the receptacle member. The link member has a handle for manipulation, wherein manipulation of the handle moves the link member and attached door and receptacle member. The dispenser includes lost-motion mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Radz Brands LLC
    Inventors: Todd S. Elliott, Zack Maffie
  • Items With Stretchable Members And/Or Magnetic Action
    Publication number: 20080182479
    Abstract: A display device having a plurality of segments connected with one or more stretchable members is described. The device is may be configured with nesting segments and to have mechanically generated movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: ELLIHAY CORP.
    Inventors: Todd S. Elliott, William F. Hayhurst, Zack Maffie, Shawna Elliott, Randy Wright