Patents by Inventor Michael Smoak

Michael Smoak 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).

  • High jump and pole vault pit landing systems having integrated drainage and methods for forming the same
    Patent number: 7753826
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pit landing system having integrated drainage positionable on a surface of a ground includes an upper padding section and a lower support section. The lower support section includes a lower water permeable support operable to allow water to permeate through its structure while supporting the padding layer above the surface of the ground. The upper section includes a cover and the lower support section comprises a porous cover. High jumps and pole vaults including the pit landing system are also disclosed. Methods for forming the pit landing system and methods for protecting an athlete are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Oliver, Peter L. Harvey, Matthew Cross, David J. Moxley, Michael Smoak