Patents Assigned to HOS Development Corporation
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Patent number: 7229367Abstract: A basketball practice device is for use with a basketball rim having a diameter. The practice device includes an annular body, the body having a diameter substantially lesser than the rim diameter, and at least one and preferably a plurality of supports. Each support is connected with the annular body and has a mount disposeable upon a portion of the rim. At least one and preferably a plurality of retainers each have a first end connected with the support, a second end releasably connected with the support, and a central section. Each central section is extendable at least partially about the rim portion such that the rim portion is retained between the support mount and the retainer to connect the practice device with the rim. Further, each retainer includes a generally elastic loop providing the ends and central portion and is extendable to engage with and disengage from the support.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: HOS Development CorporationInventors: Adrian Baker, Michael Joe Rivali
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Publication number: 20060035735Abstract: A basketball practice device is for use with a basketball rim having a diameter. The practice device includes an annular body, the body having a diameter substantially lesser than the rim diameter, and at least one and preferably a plurality of supports. Each support is connected with the annular body and has a mount disposeable upon a portion of the rim. At least one and preferably a plurality of retainers each have a first end connected with the support, a second end releasably connected with the support, and a central section. Each central section is extendable at least partially about the rim portion such that the rim portion is retained between the support mount and the retainer to connect the practice device with the rim. Further, each retainer includes a generally elastic loop providing the ends and central portion and is extendable to engage with and disengage from the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: HOS Development CorporationInventors: Adrian Baker, Michael Rivali
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Patent number: 6687912Abstract: A shin guard that includes a shell having a first surface and a second surface that face each other and define a concave interior volume of space that extends along a longitudinal dimension of the shell. A leg support includes a first end attached to the shell and a second free end that extends past the first surface and lies over the concave interior volume of space, wherein the leg support does not engage the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: HOS Development CorporationInventors: Gregory James Collins, Kenneth W. Nimmons
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Patent number: 6519782Abstract: A chest protector that includes a pouch assembly having an interior in communication with an opening, the pouch assembly having a hole in fluid communication with the interior and ambient air and a pad inserted into the interior, wherein the pad includes an opening that is in fluid communication with the hole of the pouch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: HOS Development CorporationInventors: Gregory James Collins, Kenneth W. Nimmons
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Patent number: 6128786Abstract: A helmet to be worn on a person's head where the helmet includes a shell having a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface and a second side surface, wherein the front, rear, first side and second side surfaces define an interior space. The helmet further includes a strap with a first end attached to the shell and a second end attached to the shell, wherein the strap forms a II-shaped receptor within the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: HOS Development CorporationInventors: Larry E. Maddux, Thad M. Ide
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Patent number: D512534Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: HOS Development CorporationInventors: Larry E. Maddux, Raymond J. Drake, David E. Barnard, Williams C. Lindeman, Richard Nelipovich, Douglas S. Rodenkirch, Garrick D. S. Smith