Gregory Goodman

US Patent:

58530924, Dec 29, 1998

Filed:

Aug 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/919846

Inventors:

Gregory L. Goodman - New York NY
Jeffrey O. Milman - New York NY

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

211 706

Abstract:

A rack for conveniently storing or displaying objects such as shop and garden tools, kitchen implements, office supplies and the like, having an array of individually retractable hooks. The hooks rest in an extended, or ready position. When an object is pressed against the rack, any hooks impacted by the object are caused to be moved into a retracted, or out of the way position. Any untouched hooks remain in an extended position, ready to engage and support the object at key points. Retracted hooks automatically return to an extended position when released by the removal of the object from the rack. In this manner, the rack automatically adapts to the shapes and sizes of different objects; thereby permitting objects to be quickly and easily hung on the rack, arranged on the rack in various groupings, and rearranged at any time, all without the need to manually adjust the position of the hooks.

US Patent:

55888968, Dec 31, 1996

Filed:

Aug 25, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/519545

Inventors:

Gregory L. Goodman - New York NY

International Classification:

A63H 2726
A63H 306

US Classification:

446187

Abstract:

A rocket launching pad-like device for inflating and ejecting toy balloons that permits a balloon to be mounted directly on the device, permits the balloon to be inflated while mounted on the device, shields a child's face and eyes during inflation of the balloon, and forcibly ejects the inflated balloon from the device on demand. An efficient ramming surface enables use of the device with balloons of a range of sizes. A docking station may be used to group a plurality of inflation and ejection devices to provide a multiple balloon launching toy.

US Patent:

39553159, May 11, 1976

Filed:

Jan 20, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/542162

Inventors:

Gregory L. Goodman - Tenafly NJ

International Classification:

A63H 3326

US Classification:

46238

Abstract:

An article for use as a novelty to provide amusement and interest in the movement of magnets supported therein, which includes an upper magnet suspended by a line from the upper portion of a frame and magnetized so that opposite faces define poles of opposite polarity, and a lower magnet connected by a line to the lower portion of the frame and magnetized so that opposite faces define poles of opposite polarity, which lower magnet is oriented with respect to the upper magnet so that the poles of the upper and lower magnets which are facing each other are of opposite polarity so that the upper and lower magnets attract each other when the lower magnet is positioned proximate to the upper magnet, and which line connecting the lower magnet to the frame is of a length such that the lower magnet is restrained from contacting the upper magnet when the line is fully extended upon positioning the lower magnet proximate to the upper magnet. The magnets are both freely movable in relation to the lines to which they are secured, which lines are both freely flexible.

US Patent:

52412970, Aug 31, 1993

Filed:

May 27, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/888783

Inventors:

Gregory L. Goodman - New York NY

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

340568

Abstract:

Movement or removal of a display object placed on a base is detected by a switch mechanism for closing an electrical circuit, having an elongated plunger and a device for maintaining the throw length of the switch mechanism substantially constant and independent of the distance the plunger is depressed upon setting of the alarm. Detection of extremely short plunger travel is enabled without special adjustments in the plunger length. A "tilt" switch may be added for added sensitivity. A plurality of bases, each with its own switch, may be grouped with a single signalling device to provide an alarm system. Portions of the circuitry may be grouped in modular form for introduction into the base housing.