Patents by Inventor Bill Monce

Bill Monce 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: 7930131
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the pressure distribution on the foot of a bowler. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. The distribution of pressure exerted on the foot are measured and recorded at regular time intervals. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressure distributions. Methods are also taught for using recorded foot pressure distribution data to fit a bowler with proper footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: United States Bowling Congress, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Ridenour, Neil B. Stremmel, Bill Monce, James E. Jaryszak
  • Patent number: 7845225
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the grip of a bowler. In some embodiments, a bowling grip pressure device includes a glove configured to leave the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb substantially exposed. Pressure sensors are attached to the substantially exposed fingers. At least one pressure sensor is permanently affixed to the glove. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. Pressures exerted on the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb are measured and recorded as a function of time. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressures as a function of time. Methods are also taught for using recorded grip pressure data to fit a bowler with a proper bowling ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: United States Bowling Congress, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Ridenour, Neil B. Stremmel, Bill Monce, James E. Jaryszak
  • Publication number: 20090204360
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the pressure distribution on the foot of a bowler. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. The distribution of pressure exerted on the foot are measured and recorded at regular time intervals. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressure distributions. Methods are also taught for using recorded foot pressure distribution data to fit a bowler with proper footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul J. Ridenour, Neil B. Stremmel, Bill Monce, James E. Jaryszak
  • Publication number: 20090199636
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the grip of a bowler. In some embodiments, a bowling grip pressure device includes a glove configured to leave the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb substantially exposed. Pressure sensors are attached to the substantially exposed fingers. At least one pressure sensor is permanently affixed to the glove. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. Pressures exerted on the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb are measured and recorded as a function of time. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressures as a function of time. Methods are also taught for using recorded grip pressure data to fit a bowler with a proper bowling ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul J. Ridenour, Neil B. Stremmel, Bill Monce, James E. Jaryszak