Patents by Inventor Maynard H. Pierce

Maynard H. Pierce 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).

  • Training device for kicking
    Patent number: 5782727
    Abstract: A training device (10) that is suitable for practicing the kicking stroke for punting and/or soccer style field goal kicking, comprising a harness (12) that fits over an ordinary cleat (14). A ring positioning strap (34) attaches to the harness (12) and accepts a D-shaped cord attachment ring (40) at predetermined loop positions along the periphery of the harness (12). A cord (58) attaches to the ring (40) at one end and attaches to a fixed object such as a corkscrew type anchor (56) at the other end. The training device (10) provides a smooth, variable resistance to the leg as the leg is extended during the punting or kicking motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Maynard H. Pierce