Patents by Inventor John W. Dickson

John W. Dickson 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: 5588646
    Abstract: A batting practice device, consisting of a framework with a horizontal base in the shape of a "T" with a vertical member affixed to the intersection of said horizontal "T". A second horizontal member centered and affixed to the top of said vertical member to form arms of a vertical "T" that are parallel to the arms of said horizontal "T". A ball target, baseball, softball, etc. is supported by a flexible means of suspension system. Whereas, the ball is supported at a degree of angle relative to the ground by two upper suspension members extending at outward angles to the top arm of the frame, and a lower suspension member extending outward to the lower tip of the base of the frame forming a "Y" configuration. Another, line of similar flexible means is attached to the intersection of said horizontal and vertical "T's", to stop return velocity of the ball after being hit by a bat. The framework is adjustable in height and length to facilitate lowering and raising the position of the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: John W. Dickson