Patents by Inventor Sam McAfee

Sam McAfee 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: 12440748
    Abstract: A playing court apparatus for facilitating playing of a game having a base assembly configured to be disposed on any type of ground surface using a leveling foundation. The base assembly includes a plurality of base units that can be interconnected in a modular manner to support a playing surface. The base units are made from a variety of layers configured to improve the structural integrity of the playing surface and provide enhanced features. The playing surface is made from a plurality of surface panels modularly connected to each other. The surface panels are also made from a variety of layers to improve the functionality of the surface. The leveling foundation utilizes a plurality of legs to support the base units. For a complete, all encompassing playing court, the playing court can further have a netting system, a fencing system, and a lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Inventor: Sam McAfee
  • Publication number: 20250177845
    Abstract: A playing court apparatus for facilitating playing of a game having a base assembly configured to be disposed on any type of ground surface using a leveling foundation. The base assembly includes a plurality of base units that can be interconnected in a modular manner to support a playing surface. The base units are made from a variety of layers configured to improve the structural integrity of the playing surface and provide enhanced features. The playing surface is made from a plurality of surface panels modularly connected to each other. The surface panels are also made from a variety of layers to improve the functionality of the surface. The leveling foundation utilizes a plurality of legs to support the base units. For a complete, all encompassing playing court, the playing court can further have a netting system, a fencing system, and a lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventor: Sam McAfee