Patents by Inventor Philip Elpers

Philip Elpers 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).

  • Publication number: 20170282034
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a basketball stopping apparatus arranged for attachment to a basketball goal assembly. In some embodiments, the basketball stopping apparatus is configurable between a first position and a second position, the first position being arranged for the deflection of errant basketball shots and the second position being arranged for storage of the basketball stopping apparatus before and/or after use. Additionally, some embodiments include a wall coupled to base arms that are pivotably mounted to a bottom end of the basketball goal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Elpers, Michael Guerzini, Andrew Hughes
  • Patent number: 9717973
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a basketball stopping apparatus arranged for attachment to a basketball goal assembly. In some embodiments, the basketball stopping apparatus is configurable between a first position and a second position, the first position being arranged for the deflection of errant basketball shots and the second position being arranged for storage of the basketball stopping apparatus before and/or after use. Additionally, some embodiments include a wall coupled to base arms that are pivotably mounted to a bottom end of the basketball goal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Elpers, Michael Guerzini, Andrew Hughes
  • Publication number: 20170144041
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe an arrangement for mounting basketball goal support arms to a support pole. The arrangement includes an attachment assembly that has a bolt piece, spacers, and a locking portion. The bolt piece includes a medial portion and bolt ends. The medial portion may be permanently attached to the support pole of a basketball goal. The bolt ends may receive a spacer, a support arm, and a locking portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: PHILIP ELPERS
  • Publication number: 20170007896
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: PHILIP ELPERS, Robert W. Cornell
  • Publication number: 20170007894
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Philip ELPERS, Robert W. CORNELL
  • Publication number: 20170007895
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a frameless basketball backboard assembly and a method for producing a frameless basketball backboard assembly. A mounting structure is attached to one side of the backboard assembly, and a support assembly mounted to the backboard assembly connects the backboard assembly to a base. A rim may be added to a side of the backboard assembly by attaching to the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: PHILIP ELPERS, Robert W. Cornell
  • Publication number: 20160303448
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides portable basketball goal systems. In particular, the present disclosure provides basketball goal systems, comprising a rolling member defining an interior volume arranged to be selectively filled with and retain a ballast material. The present disclosure also provides basketball goal systems comprising a base assembly having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a support member having a lower end coupled to the base assembly at the rearward portion and an upper end coupled to a backboard assembly having a backboard, and a rolling member mounted to the rearward portion of the base assembly, wherein the base assembly is positioned rearward of the backboard when the support member is in a playing configuration. Other arrangements and features are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: ROBERT W. CORNELL, Philip Elpers
  • Patent number: 8915825
    Abstract: An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise is disclosed having a platform and a plurality of support elements. The support elements include a downwardly arcuate notch or channel for receiving a sidewall or endwall of the platform, allowing the platform to be arranged in multiple angled orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Publication number: 20140187386
    Abstract: An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise is disclosed having a platform and a plurality of support elements. The support elements include a downwardly arcuate notch or channel for receiving a sidewall or endwall of the platform, allowing the platform to be arranged in multiple angled orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Patent number: 8696523
    Abstract: An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise is disclosed having a platform and a plurality of support elements. The support elements include a downwardly arcuate notch or channel for receiving a sidewall or endwall of the platform, allowing the platform to be arranged in multiple angled orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Publication number: 20130331208
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a basketball stopping apparatus arranged for attachment to a basketball goal assembly. In some embodiments, the basketball stopping apparatus is configurable between a first position and a second position, the first position being arranged for the deflection of errant basketball shots and the second position being arrange for storage of the basketball stopping apparatus before and/or after use. Additionally, some embodiments include a wall coupled to base arms that are pivotably mounted to a bottom end of the basketball goal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Philip Elpers, Michael Guerzini, Andrew Hughes
  • Patent number: 8523715
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present system deal with a basketball goal assembly which adjustably supports a backboard assembly and a rim assembly to enable players to play the game of basketball. In certain preferred aspects, the rim assembly is connected directly to the support arrangement so that force applied to the rim assembly is transmitted directly to the support assembly and is not transferred to the backboard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Patent number: 8460128
    Abstract: A ball sports practice device is disclosed having a forward facing ball capture enclosure and a rear facing rebound structure. The angle between the ball capture enclosure and the rebound structure may be adjusted to support the device to a plurality of use positions on a support surface. An optional support arm may be included to maintain or limit the angle between the capture enclosure and the rebound structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Patent number: 8398509
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present system deal with a basketball goal assembly which adjustably supports a backboard assembly and a rim assembly to enable players to play the game of basketball. In certain preferred aspects, the rim assembly is connected directly to the support arrangement so that force applied to the rim assembly is transmitted directly to the support assembly and is not transferred to the backboard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Patent number: 8348812
    Abstract: An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise is disclosed having a platform and a plurality of support elements. The support elements include a downwardly arcuate notch or channel for receiving a sidewall or endwall of the platform, allowing the platform to be arranged in multiple angled orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Publication number: 20120244964
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present system deal with a basketball goal assembly which adjustably supports a backboard assembly and a rim assembly to enable players to play the game of basketball. In certain preferred aspects, the rim assembly is connected directly to the support arrangement so that force applied to the rim assembly is transmitted directly to the support assembly and is not transferred to the backboard assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Philip ELPERS
  • Patent number: 8206247
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present system deal with a basketball goal assembly which adjustably supports a backboard assembly and a rim assembly to enable players to play the game of basketball. In certain preferred aspects, the rim assembly is connected directly to the support arrangement so that force applied to the rim assembly is transmitted directly to the support assembly and is not transferred to the backboard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Publication number: 20120157239
    Abstract: A ball sports practice device is disclosed having a forward facing ball capture enclosure and a rear facing rebound structure. The angle between the ball capture enclosure and the rebound structure may be adjusted to support the device to a plurality of use positions on a support surface. An optional support arm may be included to maintain or limit the angle between the capture enclosure and the rebound structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Publication number: 20110207583
    Abstract: An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise is disclosed having a platform and a plurality of support elements. The support elements include a downwardly arcuate notch or channel for receiving a sidewall or endwall of the platform, allowing the platform to be arranged in multiple angled orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Philip Elpers
  • Patent number: D817418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Cornell, Philip Elpers