Patents by Inventor Kim N. Cherry

Kim N. Cherry 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: 7794338
    Abstract: A pivoting frame assembly for use with a pitching machine. The pitching machine for pitching balls. The pivoting frame assembly for supporting the pitching machine above a ground surface. The pivoting frame assembly having a first portion for supporting the pitching machine and a second portion configured for contacting a ground surface, these first and second portions pivotally connected to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Kim N. Cherry
  • Publication number: 20080305894
    Abstract: A pivoting frame assembly for use with a pitching machine. The pitching machine for pitching balls. The pivoting frame assembly for supporting the pitching machine above a ground surface. The pivoting frame assembly having a first portion for supporting the pitching machine and a second portion configured for contacting a ground surface, these first and second portions pivotally connected to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Kim N. Cherry
  • Patent number: 6884188
    Abstract: A portable pitching machine for pitching balls to a batter. The portable pitching machine convertible from a storage mode to an in use mode. When in the storage mode, the portable pitching machine configured for storage within a container. The portable pitching machine having a frame, a plurality of elastic connectors, a pair of uprights extending from the frame, and a pocket for containing a ball. The portable pitching machine having a seat upon which a user sits, wherein interposed between the seat and the uprights is the open top container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Sling Pitcher, Inc.
    Inventor: Kim N. Cherry
  • Publication number: 20040235590
    Abstract: A portable pitching machine for pitching balls to a batter. The portable pitching machine convertible from a storage mode to an in use mode. When in the storage mode, the portable pitching machine is configured for storage within a container. The portable pitching machine having a frame, a plurality of elastic connectors, a pair of uprights extending from the frame, and a pocket for containing a ball. The portable pitching machine having a seat upon which a user sits, wherein interposed between the seat and the uprights is the open top container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Kim N. Cherry
  • Patent number: 4705315
    Abstract: A storage container encompasses most the usable cargo space of a trade van. The shortage container is mounted on an extension track which permits an operator to fully extract the storage container through the open cargo doors so that the storage container is accessible from all sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Inventor: Kim N. Cherry