Patents by Inventor Joel A. Cich

Joel A. Cich 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: 5000317
    Abstract: A hollow, plastic sphere comprised of two equal halves fitted together with a strap protruding from within the hollow sphere. The sphere opens to allow storage of a baseball or softball and is placed into the pocket of a baseball or softball glove. The strap protruding from within the sphere is extended around the glove and tightened, snugly fitting the sphere in the pocket of the glove. The hollow sphere is strapped into the glove between uses of the glove to help protect and form the glove's pocket and allow for convenient storage of a baseball or softball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Inventor: Joel A. Cich