Patents by Inventor Ben G. Barringer

Ben G. Barringer 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).

  • Patent number: 5368172
    Abstract: A wall-mounted table tennis paddle and ball holder made of a durable plastic or other suitable material, compact in size having a rectangular box shape with approximate outer dimensions of 23/4' in depth, 93/4" in height and 16" in length.It consists of: A paddle-shape (less handle) paddle housing wall, which houses up to 3 conventional size paddles at either end; A "ball in".apprxeq.11/2" dia. opening above paddle housing area, at either end of upper part of front panel, for returning of balls to holder; A retractable ball housing/dispenser. Said housing/dispenser, which will house up to 6 conventional size balls, is located vertically in the center of holder between the two paddle housing areas and between back wall and front panel. Said housing/dispenser having an upper and lower "stop" flange to prevent it from extending more than 21/2" below bottom wall of holder when set up for use. The said housing/dispenser being flush with the outer bottom wall of holder during shipping and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Inventor: Ben G. Barringer