Patents by Inventor Roy J. Thomas

Roy J. Thomas 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: 5351948
    Abstract: A portable ball receiving device with attachments for hitting and throwing. A lightweight frame with a large aperture for receiving a multitude of sports related balls. The main frame members are coupled at midpoint to allow for easy separation or connection. The rear base folds onto the same plane with the vertical and oblique members when in a portable configuration. It includes a receiving net to catch and contain balls which are hit, thrown, or kicked into the frame aperture. Attachments include a vertically adjustable batting tee and a strike zone that hooks to the corners for easy use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventor: Roy J. Thomas