Patents by Inventor George Terris

George Terris 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).

  • Foldable soccer goal for easy storage
    Patent number: 5186469
    Abstract: A foldable soccer goal has a U-shaped open ended frame in which the legs of the frame form goal posts and a cross connecting base element forms a cross bar. An open-ended U-shaped housing has a corresponding shape and the free ends of the legs forming the frame and housing connect at a pivot. Toggle mechanism span respective legs of the frame and housing. The housing mounts to the ground. When the frame pivots to be coplanar with the housing, it nests within the housing. When the frame pivots to a vertical position, it pulls a net structure from a roller in the housing to form a soccer goal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Inventor: George Terris