Patents by Inventor Robert D. Ohle

Robert D. Ohle 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).

  • Patent number: 10729961
    Abstract: A soccer ball kicking training device (1) having a support base (3) with a column member (5) extending substantially vertically upright therefrom along a first axis (7) and an arm (9) extending outwardly along a second axis (11) between first and second end portions (13,15). The first end portion (13) has a ball (17) attached to it and the second end portion (15) is attached to a hinge mechanism (21) mounted to an upper part (5?) of the upright column (5). The hinge mechanism (21) supports the arm (9) for pivotal movement about a horizontal third axis (23) relative to the upright column (5) and the first axis (7). The hinge mechanism (21) additionally includes an inclination angle adjustment mechanism to adjust the up and down angle range of the arm (9) about the horizontal third axis (23) and the device (1) also provides an anti-pinch arrangement for safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventor: Robert D. Ohle
  • Publication number: 20190209906
    Abstract: A soccer ball kicking training device (1) having a support base (3) with a column member (5) extending substantially vertically upright therefrom along a first axis (7) and an arm (9) extending outwardly along a second axis (11) between first and second end portions (13,15). The first end portion (13) has a ball (17) attached to it and the second end portion (15) is attached to a hinge mechanism (21) mounted to an upper part (5?) of the upright column (5). The hinge mechanism (21) supports the arm (9) for pivotal movement about a horizontal third axis (23) relative to the upright column (5) and the first axis (7). The hinge mechanism (21) additionally includes an inclination angle adjustment mechanism to adjust the up and down angle range of the arm (9) about the horizontal third axis (23) and the device (1) also provides an anti-pinch arrangement for safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventor: Robert D. OHLE
  • Patent number: 7811183
    Abstract: A ball kicking-training apparatus has a base which vertically supports a post having a rotatable axle whose top end is provided with a ball and socket device. The ball component of the ball and socket device is attached to an arm whose opposite end is attached to the ball to be kicked by the user of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Robert D. Ohle
  • Patent number: 7527567
    Abstract: A soccer kicking practice apparatus is provided with a domed bolt shaft receiver for mounting a soccer ball having a protruding threaded bolt to a soccer ball holder. In the alternative the soccer kicking practice may employ a soccer ball having a nut to receive a threaded bolt mounted to a knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Robert D. Ohle
  • Publication number: 20080280702
    Abstract: A soccer kicking practice apparatus is provided with a domed bolt shaft receiver for mounting a soccer ball having a protruding threaded bolt to a soccer ball holder. In the alternative the soccer kicking practice may employ a soccer ball having a nut to receive a threaded bolt mounted to a knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Robert D. Ohle
  • Patent number: 7137909
    Abstract: A soccer kicking practice apparatus is provided with an elongated soccer ball mounting arm comprised of a center shaft in the form of a roller chain positioned inside of a coil spring and a coil spring compression decompression device. An outside end of the elongated soccer ball mounting arm is provided with a soccer ball mounting device. An inside end of the soccer ball mounting arm is provided with a connector that serves to hold the mounting arm at a desired elevation. The center shaft and coil spring create a biasing system that returns the soccer ball to its original position after it has been kicked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Inventor: Robert D. Ohle
  • Patent number: 7056236
    Abstract: A soccer kicking practice apparatus is provided with an elongated soccer ball mounting arm comprised of a center shaft positioned inside of a coil spring. An outside end of the elongated soccer ball mounting arm is provided with a soccer ball mounting device. An inside end of the soccer ball mounting arm is provided with a connector that serves to hold the mounting arm at a desired elevation. The center shaft and coil spring create a biasing system that returns the soccer ball to its original position after it has been kicked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Robert D. Ohle
  • Patent number: 4307888
    Abstract: A soccer kicking trainer comprising an elongated mounting arm having a loop at one end for seating a soccer ball attached to the loop by elastic bands and having at the other end an extended elbow extending vertically downward for inserting loosely and pivotally in holding eyes which are attached to a vertical mounting post. The mounting arm is equipped with a biasing element for returning the ball to its original position after it has been kicked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Inventor: Robert D. Ohle