Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Austin

Joseph E. Austin 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: 9283463
    Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus and method of enhancing muscle tone and improving swing form includes a swing device that guides a user's swing along a predetermined path in a selected swing plane to improve form and enhance muscle memory for a preferred swing. A tensioning device enables the user to adjust the resistance to his or her swing, increasing resistance to strengthen muscles used while executing the preferred swing. The apparatus is adjustable for individuals of varying height, size, strength and ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Zimmerman, II, David Lee Stone, Joseph E. Austin, Philip Walker
  • Patent number: 9271591
    Abstract: A kilt hanger for accommodating a kilt and kilt accessories is disclosed. The kilt hanger includes a frame defining two arms and three horizontal members. A kilt is folded into thirds or three panels and connected to the kilt hanger using a pair of clasps or clips on each horizontal member. Accordingly, each panel of the folded kilt is connected to a different horizontal member with a center panel of the kilt connected to a central horizontal member and each other panel connected to an outer horizontal member. The outer horizontal members are positioned higher on the arms than the central horizontal member. A vest and jacket can also be placed on the kilt hanger along with a fly plaid that is draped over an optional horizontal dowel member. Methods of using and fabricating the kilt hanger are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph E. Austin
  • Publication number: 20140011602
    Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus and method of enhancing muscle tone and improving swing form includes a swing device that guides a user's swing along a predetermined path in a selected swing plane to improve form and enhance muscle memory for a preferred swing. A tensioning device enables the user to adjust the resistance to his or her swing, increasing resistance to strengthen muscles used while executing the preferred swing. The apparatus is adjustable for individuals of varying height, size, strength and ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Fitness South, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Zimmerman, II, David Lee Stone, Joseph E. Austin, Philip Walker
  • Publication number: 20080116090
    Abstract: A kilt garment bag is disclosed. The kilt garment bag includes one or more belt loops, sporran pouches and a pair of shoe pouches for accommodating one or more kilt ensembles. An opening in a top of the garment bag allows one or more hanger hooks to pass therethrough. Hangers maintaining kilts, along with belts, sporrans and shoes, can be stored and carried in the kilt garment bag disclosed herein. Securing straps provide means for securing the one or more kilts and corresponding accessories during travel. Clan crests may adorn outer surfaces of the kilt garment bag to personalize and identify the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph E. Austin