Patents by Inventor Charles R. Grimes, Jr.

Charles R. Grimes, Jr. 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).

  • Inclined ramp for track and field training and training methods therefor
    Patent number: 6494812
    Abstract: An inclined ramp is provided for practicing jumps and starts for track and field events. The inclined ramp includes a rigid inclined surface and is usable as part of two different training methods. The training method for jumps involves positioning the ramp near the landing zone with a lower end thereof nearest the approach area, while the training method for starts involves reversing the ramp so that the athlete's feet are on the higher upper end and the hands are on the low end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Charles R. Grimes, Jr.