Patents by Inventor Michael P. Coury

Michael P. Coury 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).

  • Apparatus and method for introducing golf balls to an air driven transportation system
    Patent number: 5738593
    Abstract: Air flowing in a transportation conduit delivers golf balls from a central repository to dispensers located throughout a driving range. An apparatus for introducing the golf balls into this flowing stream of air includes a valving system capable of introducing batches of balls in an air stream flowing in a substantially horizontal direction. The valving system is controlled by a compressor and timer. An optional vacuum system is provided to deliver the golf balls to the apparatus for introducing the golf balls into the air stream in those situations where gravity cannot be relied upon to deliver the golf balls to the entrance of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Airball Enterprises L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael P. Coury, Philip S. Coury