Patents by Inventor Gregory E. Sowards

Gregory E. Sowards 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).

  • Soccer training device
    Patent number: 5951414
    Abstract: A sports training device has a base to hold the ball. Straps are attached to the base and secure the ball to the base. Mating fasteners allow the straps to join to one another and result in the easy set up and disassembly of the training device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventor: Gregory E. Sowards
  • Soccer training device
    Patent number: 5037113
    Abstract: A soccer training device includes a transportable pedestal and a soccer ball connected to the pedestal by a coil spring. The device may be used to practice dribbling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Gregory E. Sowards
  • Sports training and practice device
    Patent number: 4720095
    Abstract: A soccer training and practice device comprising a ball-like target mounted to an anchor member for engaging the ground. The anchor member is preferably a helical coil that can be twisted into the ground. The ball-like target is mounted to the anchor member so that when the anchor member is anchored in the ground the ball is in position where it can be kicked by a person standing on the ground. The mounting means allowing the target to move but retaining the target in substantially its original position where it can be repeatedly kicked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Inventor: Gregory E. Sowards
  • Soccer training and practice device
    Patent number: 4478420
    Abstract: A soccer training and practice device that comprises a trampoline forming a playing surface in communication with a rebounder, and elastic ball-retaining cords, supported by collapsible safety poles, enclosing the playing surface. The rebounder's sides can be solid or of resilient netting, and the angle of the bottom of the rebounder with the playing surface is adjustable to control ball return speed. The rebounder and ball-retaining cords may be separately provided for addition to an existing trampoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Inventor: Gregory E. Sowards
  • Sports training and practice device
    Patent number: 4477083
    Abstract: A sports training and practice device that comprises a trampoline having a resilient surface forming a playing surface, an arm extending from the trampoline, and a ball-like bag resiliently mounted to the outer end of the arm. The inner end of the arm has a collar for installation over one of the legs of the trampoline, and permits relative sliding and rotational motion therebetween. The collar and arm are slid and rotated on the leg until the bag is at the desired height and distance relative to the playing surface, and the collar is engaged to the leg at that point by tightening a bolt threaded through the collar to impinge on the leg. The bag and arm may be separately provided for addition to existing trampolines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Inventor: Gregory E. Sowards