Patents by Inventor Derrick Thompson

Derrick Thompson 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).

  • GOLF SIMULATOR APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110118040
    Abstract: Collapsible golf simulators include an enclosure mounted over a base. The base has a play surface configured to support a person using the golf simulator, and the enclosure is configured to receive golf balls hit from the play surface. A container is configured to be removably mounted to the base, and at least one component of at least one of a computer system and a graphical display system is disposed within the container. In additional embodiments, collapsible golf simulators include a collapsible enclosure mounted over a base. The enclosure is configured to receive a physical golf ball hit from a play surface on the base. The collapsible enclosure includes a plurality of arcuate rib members each having ends pivotally mounted to the base. The rib members are configured to pivot relative to the base and carry a sheet of pliable material. Methods of using such apparatuses are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: TRUGOLF, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Ashby, Christopher L. Jones, Ryan L. Jones, Steven R. Johnson, Derrick Thompson
  • Pen with display for integrated dictionary
    Patent number: D500518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventors: Robert C. Fraser, Derrick Thompson