Patents Assigned to DDSports, Inc.
  • Sports Ball with Electronics Housed in Shock-Absorbing Carrier
    Publication number: 20230019533
    Abstract: A sports ball includes sensing electronics embedded therein. The electronics are supported on an inner surface of the wall of the ball within an elastomeric boot that extends inwardly toward the center of the ball. The elastomeric boot is configured to protect the electronics from damage due to shock as the ball is used, and to have little if any effect on the performance characteristics of the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: DDSports, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce C. IANNI, Davyeon D. ROSS, Michael MAZIARZ, Clint A. KAHLER
  • Proximity sensing system for wireless charging pods and charging pod racks for game devices with rechargeable batteries
    Patent number: 11495401
    Abstract: A system automatically detecting that an authorized game device or object with a rechargeable battery is close to or in contact with a wireless charging pod for the gaming device or object, automatically initiating and managing charging operations for authorized game device, and automatically deactivating the charging operations when the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, or when the authorized game device is moved out of wireless charging range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: DDSPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Keeley, Bruce C. Ianni, Davyeon D. Ross, Clint A. Kahler, Michael Maziarz, Patrick M. Herron
  • Sports ball with electronics housed in shock-absorbing carrier
    Patent number: 11266883
    Abstract: A sports ball includes sensing electronics embedded therein. The electronics are supported on an inner surface of the wall of the ball within an elastomeric boot that extends inwardly toward the center of the ball. The elastomeric boot is configured to protect the electronics from damage due to shock as the ball is used, and to have little if any effect on the performance characteristics of the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: DDSports, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce C. Ianni, Davyeon D. Ross, Michael Maziarz, Clint A. Kahler
  • Proximity Sensing System for Wireless Charging Pods and Charging Pod Racks for Game Devices with Rechargeable Batteries
    Publication number: 20210099024
    Abstract: A system automatically detecting that an authorized game device or object with a rechargeable battery is close to or in contact with a wireless charging pod for the gaming device or object, automatically initiating and managing charging operations for authorized game device, and automatically deactivating the charging operations when the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, or when the authorized game device is moved out of wireless charging range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: DDSports, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. KEELEY, Bruce C. IANNI, Davyeon D. ROSS, Clint A. KAHLER, Michael MAZIARZ, Patrick M. HERRON
  • Wireless charging pod and charging pod rack for game devices with rechargeable batteries
    Patent number: 10862350
    Abstract: A wireless charging pod and charging pod rack for sports equipment and game devices, which automatically detects nearby authorized game devices with rechargeable batteries, and automatically initiate and manage charging operations for authorized game devices, and automatically deactivates the charging operations when the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, or the authorized game devices are moved out of wireless charging range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: DDSports, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Keeley, Bruce C. Ianni, Davyeon D. Ross, Clint A. Kahler, Michael Maziarz, Patrick M. Herron