Patents by Inventor John C. Heath

John C. Heath 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: 5611539
    Abstract: A game system includes two uprights formed of three telescoping sections. The lower section extends into a base which is positioned into the supporting surface or related ground. A plurality of securing structures are positioned along the length of each upright to receive a net. The net has at least two elastically-deformable straps extending away therefrom for securing the net to the uprights for use at least two sports. Alternate game structure may be secured to the upright, including a tetherball, a soccer ball, a soccer net, a golf ball receiving net, and a baseball practice structure. Also, net-securing structure may be secured to one of the uprights to receive a net for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William C. Lay, John Frodsham, John C. Heath, William T. Dalebout