Patents by Inventor Matthew Hammons

Matthew Hammons 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).

  • Lightweight tunnel for baseball pitching practice
    Patent number: 8668603
    Abstract: A fabric tunnel for baseball pitching practice with a simple “auto-catcher” is made of netting in one embodiment. At the target end a flap with indicia of accuracy of aim also constitutes a flap that provides an audible feedback when hit and also allows the thrown balls to be captured. Straps are used to hold the tunnel in position by attachment to poles supported by guy wires or the straps could be attached to fixed objects such as a chain-link fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Hammons
  • LIGHTWEIGHT TUNNEL FOR BASEBALL PITCHING PRACTICE
    Publication number: 20130102423
    Abstract: A fabric tunnel for baseball pitching practice with a simple “auto-catcher” is made of netting in one embodiment. At the target end a flap with indicia of accuracy of aim also constitutes a flap that provides an audible feedback when hit and also allows the thrown balls to be captured. Straps are used to hold the tunnel in position by attachment to poles supported by guy wires or the straps could be attached to fixed objects such as a chain-link fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: MATTHEW HAMMONS
  • LIGHTWEIGHT TUNNEL FOR BASEBALL PITCHING PRACTICE
    Publication number: 20120010028
    Abstract: A fabric tunnel for baseball pitching practice with a simple “auto-catcher” is made of netting in one embodiment. At the target end a flap with indicia of accuracy of aim also constitutes a flap that provides an audible feedback when hit and also allows the thrown balls to be captured. Straps are used to hold the tunnel in position by attachment to poles supported by guy wires or the straps could be attached to fixed objects such as a chain-link fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew Hammons