Patents by Inventor Andrew William SMIST

Andrew William SMIST has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mobile device which simulates player motion
    Patent number: 9427649
    Abstract: A mobile device which simulates player motion, the device includes a ball drive, omni-directional members, at least one motor, a controller and pads. The ball drive provides rolling motion to the device. The omni-directional members are positioned proximate to and in engagement with the ball drive. The at least one motor is connected to the omni-directional members, the at least one motor providing the motive force to drive the omni-directional members and the ball drive. The controller controls the motor. The pads are positioned on the device. The device accurately mimics the unpredictable motion of a live player to provide a safe alternative to live play to increase player safety and decrease the incidence of injuries during practice sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: MOBILE VIRTUAL PLAYER LLC
    Inventors: Eugene F. Teevens, Quinn Reid Connell, Noah James Glennon, Elliot James Kastner, Andrew William Smist
  • MOBILE DEVICE WHICH SIMULATES PLAYER MOTION
    Publication number: 20150182834
    Abstract: A mobile device which simulates player motion, the device includes a ball drive, omni-directional members, at least one motor, a controller and pads. The ball drive provides rolling motion to the device. The omni-directional members are positioned proximate to and in engagement with the ball drive. The at least one motor is connected to the omni-directional members, the at least one motor providing the motive force to drive the omni-directional members and the ball drive. The controller controls the motor. The pads are positioned on the device. The device accurately mimics the unpredictable motion of a live player to provide a safe alternative to live play to increase player safety and decrease the incidence of injuries during practice sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Eugene F. TEEVENS, Quinn Reid CONNELL, Noah James GLENNON, Elliot James KASTNER, Andrew William SMIST