Patents by Inventor James D. Myers, Jr.

James D. Myers, Jr. 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).

  • Gym bag for holding a ball
    Patent number: 5992623
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier for a ball, including a cover defining a cavity and an inner core element positioned within the cavity. The inner core element includes a first half and a second half. Each half has a first side and a second side which are hingedly connected together, and each has a semispherical cavity formed therein and both semispherical cavities together forming a ball cavity adapted to hold a ball. The inner core element is formed of a strong material capable of supporting a seated man and positioned in the cavity of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: James D. Myers, Jr.
  • Gym bag for holding a basketball
    Patent number: 5779044
    Abstract: A carrier for a basketball including a cover defining a cavity and an inner core element positioned within the cavity. The inner core element includes a first half and a second half. Each half has a first side and a second side which are hingedly connected together, and each has a semispherical cavity formed therein and both semispherical cavities together forming a ball cavity adapted to hold a basketball. The inner core element is formed of a strong material capable of supporting a seated man and positioned in the cavity of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: James D. Myers, Jr.