Patents by Inventor David W. LeDune

David W. LeDune 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: 5174481
    Abstract: A strap or cloth web personal carrier for a bat, ball and mitts, The carrier includes a collapsible pocket made from a plurality of cloth webs or straps, or a shallow net or solid nylon bag to receive a ball and the barrel end of a bat. The collapsible pocket has a cloth web or strap around the top to reinforce the pocket. The reinforcing strap may be elastic, or may include overlapping Velcro fasteners for tightening around the bat being carried. An elongated strap or cloth web is secured to, and extends out from, the collapsible pocket, and includes a sliding loop at its outer end which is looped around the bat near the top of the bat handle to define a sling. The combination is conveniently carried over the user's shoulder like a rifle sling, with the bat extending across the wearer's back to define part of the carrier. Additional small loops are provided on the strap for carrying mitts or other accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventor: David W. LeDune