Patents Assigned to Skywalker Holdings, LLC
  • Patent number: 11752415
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a plurality of upright frames to support a batting cage net; and a track system comprising a first track and a second track, the first track to be placed parallel to the second track, the first track and the second track to guide movement of the plurality of upright frames to enable a first configuration for compacted storage and a second configuration for use of the batting cage net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Colling, Nicholas D. Sorenson
  • Publication number: 20220355180
    Abstract: A batting cage assembly including a plurality of upright frames to support a batting cage net, where the plurality of upright frames are interconnected using cross members that include two vertical end segments and a horizontal segment positioned between the two corresponding vertical end segments. A batting cage net is connected to the plurality of upright frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Colling, Nicholas D. Sorenson
  • Patent number: 11247113
    Abstract: A trampoline frame includes a bottom ring frame to couple to a jumping surface, a plurality of legs coupled to the bottom ring, a plurality of curved upright supports coupled to the bottom ring, and a handrail coupled to the upright supports. The curved upright supports attach to and support a flexible wall to form a barrier around at least a portion of the jumping surface. Each of the plurality of legs is curved to place a corresponding foot of the leg outside an external perimeter of the bottom ring frame when connected to the bottom ring frame. Each of the plurality of curved upright supports is curved inward toward a center of the jumping surface to connect to the handrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Colling
  • Publication number: 20210178243
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a plurality of upright frames to support a batting cage net; and a track system comprising a first track and a second track, the first track to be placed parallel to the second track, the first track and the second track to guide movement of the plurality of upright frames to enable a first configuration for compacted storage and a second configuration for use of the batting cage net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Colling, Nicholas D. Sorenson
  • Patent number: 10933294
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a plurality of upright frames, an upright frame of the plurality of upright frames comprising a first upright segment, a second upright segment, and a lateral segment to connect a first end of the first upright segment to a first end of the second upright segment, a first base segment to couple to a second end of the first upright segment, and a second base segment to couple to a second end of the second upright segment, wherein the first base segment and the second base segment are to interface with a ground surface to support the upright frame in an upright position. The plurality of upright frames are adapted to support a batting cage net when in use and the plurality of upright frames are nestable together or may be placed directly adjacent each other when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Colling
  • Publication number: 20200368597
    Abstract: A goal that is configured to connect to a frame of a trampoline. The goal includes tube clamps, support tubes, pivoting brackets, and multiple bars that support a netting. The tube clamps are rotatable around the poles to which they are attached, and the pivoting brackets can pivot around the connection point with the support tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Colling
  • Publication number: 20200346092
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a plurality of upright frames, an upright frame of the plurality of upright frames comprising a first upright segment, a second upright segment, and a lateral segment to connect a first end of the first upright segment to a first end of the second upright segment, a first base segment to couple to a second end of the first upright segment, and a second base segment to couple to a second end of the second upright segment, wherein the first base segment and the second base segment are to interface with a ground surface to support the upright frame in an upright position. The plurality of upright frames are adapted to support a batting cage net when in use and the plurality of upright frames are nestable together or may be placed directly adjacent each other when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Colling
  • Publication number: 20200282285
    Abstract: A trampoline frame includes a bottom ring frame to couple to a jumping surface, a plurality of legs coupled to the bottom ring, a plurality of curved upright supports coupled to the bottom ring, and a handrail coupled to the upright supports. The curved upright supports attach to and support a flexible wall to form a barrier around at least a portion of the jumping surface. Each of the plurality of legs is curved to place a corresponding foot of the leg outside an external perimeter of the bottom ring frame when connected to the bottom ring frame. Each of the plurality of curved upright supports is curved inward toward a center of the jumping surface to connect to the handrail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Colling
  • Patent number: 7758471
    Abstract: A way to attach a trampoline enclosure to a trampoline frame is described. This process involving constructing the enclosure with a buttonhole at or near its bottom edge. This buttonhole is designed to receive a spring attachment feature located on the rebounding mat of the trampoline structure. Generally, this spring attachment feature will be the D-ring (or V-ring) that is used to attach the rebounding mat to the springs. The D-ring will pass through the buttonhole and, when connected to a corresponding spring, will securely attach the trampoline enclosure to the trampoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Chris Nelson
  • Patent number: 7481740
    Abstract: Trampoline accessories are described herein that may be affixed to a trampoline system to facilitate the playing of a game. These trampoline accessories may include a soccer net, a rebounding surface that will bounce a ball back to the thrower, and a catch panel that will gather the ball when the ball is thrown against the panel. These accessories may be added to either the trampoline frame of the trampoline enclosure. Deflective netting may be provided adjacent the accessories to prevent the ball and users from entering the space below the trampoline rebounding mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Colling
  • Patent number: RE45182
    Abstract: A way to attach a trampoline enclosure to a trampoline frame is described. This process involving constructing the enclosure with a buttonhole at or near its bottom edge. This buttonhole is designed to receive a spring attachment feature located on the rebounding mat of the trampoline structure. Generally, this spring attachment feature will be the D-ring (or V-ring) that is used to attach the rebounding mat to the springs. The D-ring will pass through the buttonhole and, when connected to a corresponding spring, will securely attach the trampoline enclosure to the trampoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Chris Nelson