Thomas Maxwell

US Patent:

43356273, Jun 22, 1982

Filed:

Sep 28, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/079984

Inventors:

Thomas J. Maxwell - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G05G 300

US Classification:

74572

Abstract:

A pair of separable sections forming a hollow structure are coupled to a rotatable shaft. Controlled quantities of hydraulic fluid are introduced into the hollow structure through a passageway within the shaft. One of the sections is selectively slidable along the shaft, for release of fluid from within the structure.

US Patent:

43882536, Jun 14, 1983

Filed:

Dec 10, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/329285

Inventors:

Thomas J. Maxwell - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

F02M 1716

US Classification:

261 88

Abstract:

A pair of half sections forming a hollow chamber with one of the half sections being integrally connected with a rotatable shaft. The shaft includes a passageway through which liquid is inputted to the hollow chamber. One of the half sections is adjustably disposed within the other section thereby forming a variable length valve collar therebetween. A plurality of apertures are formed about the valve collar wherein the effective size of each aperture is varied as the two sections are selectively adjusted with respect to each other to thereby meter the amount of outflow of liquid from the chamber.

US Patent:

42906067, Sep 22, 1981

Filed:

Nov 5, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/091176

Inventors:

Thomas J. Maxwell - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63F 740
A63F 724

US Classification:

273128R

Abstract:

A game projectile is configured as a polyhedron rather than being spherical or cylindrical in shape. The projectile is independently supported above the low friction base by which it moves across the playing surface. Provision may be made to permit the polyhedron to rotate about its independent support. A further embodiment provides that the location of the point of support of said polyhedral projectile may be varied to assure that the support axis does not pass through the mass center of the projectile. This disclosure teaches the use of impelling instruments having striking surfaces which are configured such that the contact of said striking surfaces with said polyhedron will tend to project the polyhedron across the playing surface on an imprecisely determinable path. The combined effect of polyhedral shape, mounting arrangement, and peculiarity of configuration of the striking surface of the impelling instrumentation greatly increase the element of chance as it affects the outcome of the game, while the player's inherent skill is minimized. The game thus becomes one in which players of all levels of skill and sophistication may join together to play and enjoy.