This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Louis Marx & Co., Inc.. Active years: 1979.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1979
Title: Carl J. Merl and His Toy Plane Invention.
Introduction
Carl J. Merl was an inventor associated with Erie, Pennsylvania, and Louis Marx & Co., Inc. His recorded patent describes a toy plane designed to launch into flight and descend safely with a parachute.
Latest Patents
Merl’s listed patent is “Toy Plane with Parachute and Launcher.” The invention combines a toy plane and launcher with a parachute that allows the plane to float back to earth. During flight, a mechanism holds the parachute closed and attached to the plane. As the plane begins to fall under gravity, the mechanism disconnects, allowing the parachute to open. Merl is credited with 1 patent.
Career Highlights
The available information connects Merl’s invention to Louis Marx & Co., Inc., a toy company. His patent reflects an effort to combine launching play with a parachute-assisted descent.
Collaborations
Merl’s listed coworker was Calvin S. Cook. The available information does not specify their roles or describe any particular joint work.
Conclusion
Carl J. Merl’s recorded patent presents a toy plane that launches into flight and uses a deployable parachute for its descent, linking his inventive work with Louis Marx & Co., Inc.
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