Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Heffron

Daniel J. Heffron 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 training device system
    Patent number: 8439772
    Abstract: A football training device and system is presented that simulates game-time conditions wherein players of the opposite team attempt to strip the ball carrier of the ball. The football training device has a football with at least one cord attached to each end of the football. The cord is connected to a housing which is attached to the player's body by a strap. As the player carries the football a remote control device is used to activate the housing to retract the cord which acts to strip the football from the players hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel J. Heffron, Damon D. Boyd
  • FOOTBALL TRAINING DEVICE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110319202
    Abstract: A football training device and system is presented that simulates game-time conditions wherein players of the opposite team attempt to strip the ball carrier of the ball. The football training device has a football with at least one cord attached to each end of the football. The cord is connected to a housing which is attached to the player's body by a strap. As the player carries the football a remote control device is used to activate the housing to retract the cord which acts to strip the football from the players hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel J. Heffron, Damon D. Boyd