Patents by Inventor James Michael Westrom

James Michael Westrom 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).

  • Publication number: 20170266528
    Abstract: A soccer kicking tee is disclosed which is especially useful by soccer players to use as a training aid to learn a kicking technique known as kicking with the laces. The tee provides a support for a soccer ball at a prescribed height above the ground plane. A vertical support element interfaces with the bottom of the ball and prevents the ball from rolling or tipping over. This vertical element is supported by a base that spreads out the portion touching the ground and stabilizes the vertical element and the ball and prevents them from tipping over. The shape of the tee minimizes the likelihood that it will tip over when the ball is kicked or struck with the foot. The tee can be used on any surface and can be further secured to the ground with a golf tee or similar stake like element. The vertical support element is pliable enough to easily deflect if the foot comes into contact with it and is stiff enough to support the ball in a static position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: JAMES MICHAEL WESTROM, JAMES DONN HETHCOCK
  • Patent number: D740898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventors: James Michael Westrom, James Donn Hethcock, Jr.
  • Patent number: D772359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventors: James Michael Westrom, James Donn Hethcock, Jr.
  • Patent number: D778379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventors: James Michael Westrom, James Donn Hethcock, Jr.
  • Patent number: D966446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventors: James Michael Westrom, James Donn Hethcock, Jr., Jacob Hethcock