Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Miggins

Lawrence E. Miggins 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).

  • Weighted practice bat
    Patent number: 6010415
    Abstract: A weighted practice bat comprising a bat having a barrel and a handle and the bat having a determinable center of percussion. A weighted ring is attached to the barrel at the location of the center of percussion. The ring includes a hole for receiving a fastener which engages the barrel and secures the ring to the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Miggins
  • Apparatus and method for determining the center of percussion ("sweet spot") for baseball bats and other objects
    Patent number: 5269177
    Abstract: Apparatus and method is provided for determining the subjective sweet spot of a baseball bat, softball bat or other object of percussion. The subjective sweet spot is determined by first measuring the period of oscillation of the baseball bat or other object of percussion through an angular displacement of five degrees or less. Thereafter, a particular formula is utilized for determining the subjective sweet spot and the sweet spot is marked on the baseball bat for use by the hitter. The principles of this invention may be utilized on other objects of percussion such as softball bats, golf clubs and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Miggins, Louie A. Galloway, III., Patrick O. Braden