Patents Assigned to J. D. & C., Inc.
  • Safety base
    Patent number: 4542901
    Abstract: A safety base comprising a cushion and root formed of a resilient material with a protective wrapping and a ground support having an aperture for receiving the root and holding the base in a desired orientation on the playing field. The force of a player sliding into the base deforms the base and pops it free of the ground support without injury to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: J. D. & C., Inc.
    Inventors: Francis N. Fatool, James L. Gordon
  • Safety base
    Patent number: 4529199
    Abstract: A breakaway safety base including a ground support and base which may be secured on a playing field in two positions for safe play by both young and old players. In the first position relative low sliding forces break the base away from the ground support while in the second position relatively greater sliding forces are required to break the base away from the ground support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: J. D. & C., Inc.
    Inventor: Francis N. Fatool