Patents by Inventor Dan R. Smith

Dan R. Smith 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).

  • Football blocking apparatus
    Patent number: 4802670
    Abstract: A football blocking apparatus having a telescoping ram assembly supported in parallel spaced relationship to a support sled. The ram assembly having a blocking pad for simulating a torso of an on-rushing defensive lineman attached to the extending end of said telescoping ram assembly and a thrust bar attached to the telescoping ram assembly for imparting thrust forces to selectively extend or retract the telescoping ram assembly to simulate the rush of a defensive lineman. The apparatus further adaptable to simulate a torso of a football player attempting a cut block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1989
    Inventor: Dan R. Smith