Patents by Inventor Howard B. Britton

Howard B. Britton 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: 3997158
    Abstract: A strike-zone target is provided as an aid for youngsters and others learning to play baseball or practicing to improve their game. It is an aid to those wishing to improve their pitching, batting and fielding skills. It is formed of two vertical chains spaced wider than home plate is wide, and two horizontal chains with a hook at each end of each, which hooks are adapted to be removably fastened at different heights to the vertical chains for drawing these vertical chains together somewhat to define the strike-zone area. This target may be fastened to a wall or other structure intended for another use, but is preferably attached to a frame which may be erected in any suitable place and is preferably provided with attachments for batting practice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1973
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Inventor: Howard B. Britton