Abstract: A system for eliminating gaps between a flexible sheet and an adjacent surface. A flexible sheet has a body, an upper edge, a lower edge, and a side edge. The flexible sheet is movable between retracted and deployed configurations. A knuckle member has first and second pivotable portions, the first portion is coupled to the lower edge of the flexible sheet and the second portion has a T-shaped first end coupled to a flap on the side edge of the flexible sheet. When the flexible sheet is retracted the second portion of the knuckle is angled with respect to the first portion. When the flexible sheet is deployed the second portion of the knuckle is coaxial with the first portion and the T-shaped first end moves the flap outward to engage the adjacent surface.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 6, 2023
Publication date:
November 2, 2023
Applicant:
GRAND SLAM SAFETY, LLC
Inventors:
Brian Graves, Elliot Martin, Mickey Lehman, Robert Lyndaker
Abstract: A fence includes a plurality of mesh panels suspended from a plurality of support posts, with posts at each end. The plurality of support posts are offset behind the fence boundary formed by the plurality of mesh panels. A top portion of each of the plurality of support posts is coupled to at least one of the plurality of mesh panels, while a bottom portion of each of the plurality of support posts fixed with respect to the field surface. Upper edges of the mesh panels are suspended from above by a tensioned cable extending upward from the upper edge of the mesh panel, the tensioned cable coupled to at least one of said support posts. The lower edge is tensioned from below by a bottom anchor assembly. The plurality of mesh panels are resiliently deflectable upon impact by an object.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 4, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2016
Assignee:
GRAND SLAM SAFETY, LLC.
Inventors:
Robert K. Lyndaker, Robert M. Chamberlain, David Moore, Mickey Lehman
Abstract: A fence that bounds the outfield of a game played with bat and ball comprises a plurality of mesh panels suspended from a plurality of support posts, with foul posts at either end. The fence can be readily assembled and disassembled. The support posts' anchors can be covered when the fence is disassembled, so that the field is usable for other sports. The function of the fence is twofold: (1) to minimize injury to a player who runs into the fence and (2) to confine such a player within the field of play should the player impact the fence.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 4, 2013
Publication date:
February 27, 2014
Applicant:
GRAND SLAM SAFETY, LLC
Inventors:
Robert K. LYNDAKER, Robert M. CHAMBERLAIN, David MOORE, Mickey LEHMAN
Abstract: A fence that bounds the outfield of a game played with bat and ball comprises a plurality of mesh panels suspended from a plurality of support posts, with foul posts at either end. The fence can be readily assembled and disassembled. The support posts' anchors can be covered when the fence is disassembled, so that the field is usable for other sports. The function of the fence is twofold: (1) to minimize injury to a player who runs into the fence and (2) to confine such a player within the field of play should the player impact the fence.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 2009
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2013
Assignee:
Grand Slam Safety, LLC
Inventors:
Bob Lyndaker, Bob Chamberlain, Dave Moore, Mickey Lehman