Patents by Inventor Hawthon Smith

Hawthon Smith 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).

  • Ball hitting practice apparatus
    Patent number: 7198579
    Abstract: A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Solid Contact Baseball, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A Moss, Hawthon Smith, Gediminas Campe
  • Ball hitting practice apparatus
    Publication number: 20050288127
    Abstract: A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Moss, Hawthon Smith, Gediminas Campe
  • Ball hitting practice apparatus
    Patent number: 6790150
    Abstract: A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Solid Contact Baseball, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Allen Moss, Hawthon Smith, Gediminas Campe
  • Ball hitting practice apparatus
    Publication number: 20040176191
    Abstract: A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Solid Contact Baseball, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Allen Moss, Hawthon Smith, Gediminas Campe
  • Ball hitting practice apparatus
    Patent number: 6729978
    Abstract: A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Solid Contact Baseball, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Allen Moss, Hawthon Smith, Gediminas Campe
  • Ball hitting practice apparatus
    Publication number: 20030064836
    Abstract: A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that the rigid member rotates about a substantially horizontal axis, and a ball mounting assembly suspended from the second end of the rigid member. Methods for using and making the ball hitting practice are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: Solid Contact Baseball, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Allen Moss, Hawthon Smith, Gediminas Campe