Patents Assigned to Skywalker Holdings, LLC
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Patent number: 12076599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael J. Colling, Nicholas D. Sorenson
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Patent number: 11752415Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael J. Colling, Nicholas D. Sorenson
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Publication number: 20220355180Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael J. Colling, Nicholas D. Sorenson
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Patent number: 11247113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael J. Colling
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Publication number: 20210178243Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventors: Michael J. Colling, Nicholas D. Sorenson
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Patent number: 10933294Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael J. Colling
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Publication number: 20200368597Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael J. Colling
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Publication number: 20200346092Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael J. Colling
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Publication number: 20200282285Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael J. Colling
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Patent number: 7758471Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Chris Nelson
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Patent number: 7481740Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Michael J. Colling
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Patent number: RE45182Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLCInventor: Chris Nelson