Patents by Inventor John J. Goeders

John J. Goeders 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).

  • MULTIPLE PIECE PITCHING MOUND
    Publication number: 20160129334
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces. Each shell piece has a forward and rearward end with opposite side portions and an upper surface and opposite underside. The shell pieces when placed side by side interlock to one another to form an arcuate shell member. At least one of the plurality of shell pieces have retractable wheels secured therein such that the shell piece is moveable to facilitate transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Warning mat for pitching mound
    Patent number: 8251843
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a base with a lower peripheral edge that is flush to the ground and an arcuate cross section to form a shell. A warning mat is attached to at least a portion of the base. Attached to the base and covering the warning mat is a layer of frictional material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Multiple piece pitching mound
    Patent number: 8157678
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces. Each shell piece has a forward and rearward end with opposite side portions and an upper surface and opposite underside. The shell pieces when placed side by side interlock to one another to form an arcuate shell member. At least one of the plurality of shell pieces have retractable wheels secured therein such that the shell piece is moveable to facilitate transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Multiple piece pitching mound
    Patent number: 8047934
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces. Each shell piece has a forward and rearward end with opposite side portions and an upper surface and opposite underside. The shell pieces when placed side by side interlock to one another to form an arcuate shell member. At least one of the plurality of shell pieces have retractable wheels secured therein such that the shell piece is moveable to facilitate transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • MULTIPLE PIECE PITCHING MOUND
    Publication number: 20110143869
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces. Each shell piece has a forward and rearward end with opposite side portions and an upper surface and opposite underside. The shell pieces when placed side by side interlock to one another to form an arcuate shell member. At least one of the plurality of shell pieces have retractable wheels secured therein such that the shell piece is moveable to facilitate transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Multiple piece pitching mound
    Patent number: 7361105
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces that when placed in side by side relation form an arcuate shell member. Each individual shell piece has an interlocking means so that each shell is attached to an adjacent shell. Once all of the shell pieces are in side by side relation, a centrally located supporting cap is attached to the rearward end of each of the plurality of shell pieces to provide additional support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Portable pitching mound
    Patent number: 5707305
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound includes a generally convex body member having detachably securable front and rear portions. The rear portion has top and bottom surfaces with a peripheral edge extending therebetween. The front portion is detachably secured to the rear portion along a portion of the peripheral edge. The front portion has a top surface that includes a hollow for receiving a dense soil mixture to make a realistic, yet portable pitching mound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Goeders, Jon J. Goeders
  • Portable pitching mound
    Patent number: 4749223
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound is disclosed which is comprised of a concave horizontally disposed shell member which has a pitching rubber area. A first receptacle is indented into the surface of the shell member and is located immediately forwardly of the pitching rubber. A second indented receptacle portion is located in the forward portion of the shell member. A quantity of earthen material is located in each of the indented receptacle portions, and the earthen material is graded to conform to the contour or shape of the shell member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Portable pitching mound
    Patent number: 4306718
    Abstract: A portable arcuate shell member supported by its peripheral edge. A pitching rubber is mounted centrally thereof. A depression area extends from the pitching area forwardly from the rubber to the forward end of the shell member. A plate member is detachably secured to the depression area. A layer of resilient cushion material is secured to the plate member, and a layer of turf material is secured to the cushion material. A strip of friction material is secured to the peripheral edge of the shell member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1981
    Assignee: True-Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Portable pitching mound
    Patent number: D258903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Portable pitching mound
    Patent number: D388849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders
  • Multiple piece pitching mound
    Patent number: RE46719
    Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces. Each shell piece has a forward and rearward end with opposite side portions and an upper surface and opposite underside. The shell pieces when placed side by side interlock to one another to form an arcuate shell member. At least one of the plurality of shell pieces have retractable wheels secured therein such that the shell piece is moveable to facilitate transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: True Pitch, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Goeders