Patents by Inventor Joseph Winkelsas

Joseph Winkelsas 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: 11221502
    Abstract: A training device and method for aligning the position of an athlete's head for a given athletic endeavor. The device being comprised of a plurality of apertures within at least one opaque lens surface positioned in front of the athlete's eyes. Fixed or adjustable length orbitally positionable, modules may be placed in apertures within the desired viewing area to restrict peripheral vision. The remaining apertures are plugged to block light allowing the wearer to focus on the target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Winkelsas, Lisa Harwell
  • Publication number: 20200174285
    Abstract: A training device and method for aligning the position of an athlete's head for a given athletic endeavor. The device being comprised of a plurality of apertures within at least one opaque lens surface positioned in front of the athlete's eyes. Fixed or adjustable length orbitally positionable, modules may be placed in apertures within the desired viewing area to restrict peripheral vision. The remaining apertures are plugged to block light allowing the wearer to focus on the target area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Winkelsas, Lisa Harwell
  • Patent number: 8157663
    Abstract: A sports head alignment trainer comprised of a pair telescoping tubes mounted to a bridge or frame provided at its opposite ends with hinge elements to which are connected a pair of temple bars or arms. The telescoping tubes are two identical hollow adjustable multi-scopes each comprised of an inner scope and outer scope that can be selectively retracted or extended. The arms are configured to be placed on the user's head and maintain position by wrapping around a person's ears, like ordinary glasses. The telescoping tubes selectively limit the wearer's field of view thereby preventing the wearer from focusing on a target unless proper head alignment is maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph Winkelsas, Stephen Lynch