Patents by Inventor Michael N. Sinsheimer

Michael N. Sinsheimer 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).

  • Game and training device for teaching soccer skills
    Patent number: 6068488
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game and training device which can be played in a game-like setting to develop skills such as ball handling, passing, and shooting. A primary goal forms a target opening in a generally vertical plane through which a ball may be kicked by the player. In addition, a plurality of intermediate goals are arranged on the playing field in spaced relation to one another. Each intermediate goal defines a respective target opening through which the ball is to be passed as the player advances the ball to the primary goal. Each intermediate goal comprises a pair of base members positioned on laterally spaced apart relation to one another and a hoop member supported by the pair of base members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Michael N. Sinsheimer
    Inventors: Michael N. Sinsheimer, Richard W. Turner, Holger Schleife
  • Game and training device for teaching soccer skills
    Patent number: 5746669
    Abstract: The present invention provides a game and training device which can be played in a game-like setting to develop skills such as ball handling, passing, and shooting. A primary goal forms a target opening in a generally vertical plane through which a ball may be kicked by the player. In addition, a plurality of intermediate goals are arranged on the playing field in spaced relation to one another. Each intermediate goal defines a respective target opening through which the ball is to be passed as the player advances the ball to the primary goal. Each intermediate goal comprises a pair of base members positioned on laterally spaced apart relation to one another and a hoop member supported by the pair of base members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Michael N. Sinsheimer
    Inventors: Michael N. Sinsheimer, Richard W. Turner, Holger Schleife