Patents by Inventor Roger D. Socci

Roger D. Socci 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).

  • Device for baseball batters
    Patent number: 6932724
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a target member slidably secured to the elongated member and adapted to engage an upper arm of a wearer upon proper movement of the arm of the wearer during a batting swing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Triggering device for batters
    Patent number: 6918844
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, particularly triggering skills while batting. The device comprises an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a jacket conformable to the upper torso of a wearer and slidably secured to the elongated member, the jacket and the elongated member each including indicia to indicate a triggering movement by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Directing device for batters
    Patent number: 6830521
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, particularly bat directing skills while batting, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the wrist of a wearer and forming a loop, and a bat knob receiving member depending from the elongated member, the bat knob receiving member having a generally circular opening adapted to receive the knob of a baseball bat when the wearer of the training device swings the baseball bat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Device for baseball batters
    Publication number: 20040138013
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a target member slidably secured to the elongated member and adapted to engage an upper arm of a wearer upon proper movement of the arm of the wearer during a batting swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Training device for batting and pitching
    Publication number: 20040121862
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving batting and/or pitching skills, particularly launching skills while batting and avoid rushing while pitching, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the knee of a wearer and forming a loop, and a signaling device secured to the elongated member, the signaling device adapted to generate a signal when the knee of the wearer with the training device bends that knee toward the other knee of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Directing device for batters
    Publication number: 20040076939
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, particularly bat directing skills while batting, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the wrist of a wearer and forming a loop, and a bat knob receiving member depending from the elongated member, the bat knob receiving member having a generally circular opening adapted to receive the knob of a baseball bat when the wearer of the training device swings the baseball bat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Triggering device for batters
    Publication number: 20040043842
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, particularly triggering skills while batting. The device comprises an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a jacket conformable to the upper torso of a wearer and slidably secured to the elongated member, the jacket and the elongated member each including indicia to indicate a triggering movement by the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Aiming device for pitchers
    Publication number: 20040033850
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving pitching skills, particularly aiming skills while pitching, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the waist of a wearer and forming a loop, and a receptacle secured to the elongated member, the receptacle adapted to receive a bent elbow of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Consistent release training device for pitchers
    Publication number: 20040033849
    Abstract: A baseball training device for use in improving pitching skills, particularly skills relating to a consistent release point while pitching, the device comprising an elongated member which is adjustable in length, and a sensory device secured to the elongated member, the sensory device adapted to emit energy so as to define a space which can be sensed by the hand of pitcher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci
  • Batting trainer
    Patent number: 5428846
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a device for aiding the teaching and training techniques for hitting a baseball accommodating different initial head position and batting style, comprising: a helmet fitted with a mercury switch connected to a motor; a nulling circuit which sets the positional angle of the mercury switch, a tone generator control which activates a tone generator and notifies the batter; two magnetic switches located on each side of the helmet; and, a magnet located on the batter's shirt and a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Creative Sports Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Socci, John R. Hackworth
  • Arm and elbow elevator harness
    Patent number: 4984789
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a device design to help teach and train baseball pitchers the correct arm and elbow action when pitching a baseball consisting of an arm elevator harness which fits around the pitcher's body and an arm and elbow elevator guide which is attached to the shoulder harness and guides the pitcher's pitching arm in the right position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Inventor: Roger D. Socci