Patents by Inventor Jerry DURHAM

Jerry DURHAM 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: 10471326
    Abstract: A batting tee comprises a base for supporting the batting tee during use, a ball support column extending up from the base, and an extra ball holder for holding one or more extra balls before use. In some embodiments, the ball support column comprises one or more rigid sections and one or more flexible sections. The ball support column is adjustable to a desired height. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder surrounds the ball support column. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder is in the shape of a bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: The Hitting Tee LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Durham, Anthony Paul Sanguinetti
  • Publication number: 20140243116
    Abstract: A batting tee comprises a base for supporting the batting tee during use, a ball support column extending up from the base, and an extra ball holder for holding one or more extra balls before use. In some embodiments, the ball support column comprises one or more rigid sections and one or more flexible sections. The ball support column is adjustable to a desired height. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder surrounds the ball support column. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder is in the shape of a bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Jerry Durham, Anthony Paul Sanguinetti
  • Patent number: 8747258
    Abstract: The batting tee has a durable base having a bushing installed therein and telescoping metal ball support pipes extending upwardly therefrom. A protective boot may be installed over the base of the support pipe assembly and bushing to provide a more pleasing appearance and to preclude entry of debris into the threaded connections. The height of the telescoping pipe segments may be locked by a threaded collar at the top of each pipe section. A flexible rod serves as the penultimate component. A replaceable plastic ball holder extends from the upper end of the rod. The ball holder receives the greatest number of inadvertent strikes during play, and accordingly it may be easily replaced if damaged. The flexible rod can flex and bend when the replaceable ball holder is struck, thereby greatly reducing impact force upon the ball holder to provide greater longevity for the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Jerry Durham, Richard J. Wiens
  • Publication number: 20120165136
    Abstract: The batting tee has a durable base having a bushing installed therein and telescoping metal ball support pipes extending upwardly therefrom. A protective boot may be installed over the base of the support pipe assembly and bushing to provide a more pleasing appearance and to preclude entry of debris into the threaded connections. The height of the telescoping pipe segments may be locked by a threaded collar at the top of each pipe section. A flexible rod serves as the penultimate component. A replaceable plastic ball holder extends from the upper end of the rod. The ball holder receives the greatest number of inadvertent strikes during play, and accordingly it may be easily replaced if damaged. The flexible rod can flex and bend when the replaceable ball holder is struck, thereby greatly reducing impact force upon the ball holder to provide greater longevity for the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jerry DURHAM, Richard J. WIENS