Patents by Inventor James I. Sams, III

James I. Sams, III 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).

  • Patent number: 10702755
    Abstract: A new and improved training swing training device includes: (a) a deflector tube at a forward most end of its LED cable system; (b) an improved cable system sheathed in a transparent, more damage-resistant tubing; and (c) a new ball mounting system that employs an O-ring configuration for slidably engaging along the aforementioned cable system tubing with each successful contact swing with its tethered baseball (or softball).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventors: James I. Sams, III, Michael J. Homer, Paul R. Chalifoux
  • Publication number: 20190314700
    Abstract: A new and improved training swing training device includes: (a) a deflector tube at a forward most end of its LED cable system; (b) an improved cable system sheathed in a transparent, more damage-resistant tubing; and (c) a new ball mounting system that employs an O-ring configuration for slidably engaging along the aforementioned cable system tubing with each successful contact swing with its tethered baseball (or softball).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: James I. Sams, III, Michael J. Homer, Paul R. Chalifoux
  • Patent number: 9039548
    Abstract: A swing training device and system that includes a sequence of LED lights that are used to simulate the movement of a pitched ball along a horizontal line and act as a cue for initiating a swing. The swing training device will help develop visual skills by using the eyes to track a light source along a path to the ball such that a bat or striking object hits the ball at the same time the moving light intersects or passes over the ball. The light carrying cable is of a durable design so that the user may practice with the game used bat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: James I. Sams, III
  • Publication number: 20130172129
    Abstract: A swing training device and system that includes a rotating light source or sequence of LED lights that are used to simulate the movement of a pitched ball along a horizontal line. The device may be used in conjunction with training systems designed to develop proper swing mechanics. The device may be set up as a stand alone unit supported by it own frame. The swing training device will help develop visual skills by using the eyes to track a light source along a path to the ball such that a bat or striking object hits the ball at the same time the moving light intersects or passes over the ball. The light source will rotate or repeat at a user controlled frequency such that the user may continue to practice and drill for proper swing mechanics. The swing training device will provide user feedback as to the timing quality of the swing noting weather the swing was early, on-time (ball was hit at the same time moving light intersected with ball), or late.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: James I. Sams, III
  • Patent number: 7300388
    Abstract: A first horizontal member having a proximate end and a distal end, the distal end is adapted to be attached to a second substantially rigid member. An object assembly including an object located below the proximate end of the first horizontal member. A first line having a first segment extending substantially along a vertical axis defined through a center of the object assembly and coupled to the proximate end of the first horizontal member. The first line having a second segment extending substantially along the vertical axis below the object assembly and is coupled to a third substantially rigid member. The first line having a first end coupled to a top side of the object assembly and a second end coupled to a bottom side of the object assembly. A second line extends substantially perpendicular to the first line in a longitudinal direction substantially along a path of the object defining a horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: James I. Sams, III