Patents by Inventor Hurshel Meares

Hurshel Meares 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: 4164928
    Abstract: A hand-held device for tossing a basketball of standard size and shape, up into the air consistently at the same height is provided having a basketball rest plate attached to a spring-loaded firing assembly which is inside a casing having a firing mechanism assembly for discharging the firing assembly. The firing mechanism assembly includes a pivoted trigger that engages notches on a firing rod which is attached to a basketball support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Inventor: Hurshel Meares
  • Patent number: D277316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Inventor: Hurshel Meares