Patents by Inventor Ernest DiGregorio

Ernest DiGregorio 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).

  • Sports ball communication system
    Patent number: 9381415
    Abstract: A sports ball communication system includes a band that is to be worn by a participant who is meant to handle the sports ball; and a communication unit constructed and arranged to be worn by the participant on the band. The communication unit includes a main control unit, a memory for storing predetermined messages, and at least one sensor for sensing the actions of the ball by the participant. The system may include as sensors a microphone for sensing a bounce of the ball by the participant, and an accelerometer for sensing a motion of a ball handling hand of the participant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: Ernest DiGregorio