Patents by Inventor Lyne A. Lovetere

Lyne A. Lovetere 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).

  • Volleyball training aid
    Patent number: 5575481
    Abstract: A volleyball training device is provided which is mountable to a standard basketball hoop. A backboard is configured to rest on the hoop so that the hoop and an associated bracket are received in a recess in the backboard. A pair of elastic straps are stretched across the backboard under the hoop to secure the backboard in position and to hold up a basketball net out of the way. A tether is secured to the backboard and is arranged to suspend a volleyball in position to receive practice spiking hits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Rip Tide Volleyball
    Inventors: John F. Lovetere, Lyne A. Lovetere