Patents by Inventor Sean P. Whelchel

Sean P. Whelchel 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: 5651552
    Abstract: A volleyball net is disclosed that has a net assembly having a right side, a left side, and a netting therebetween. The net has a pair of tensioning bars attached to each side, and each tensioning bar has a plurality of rotational members for receiving the line. The line is threaded proximate the rotational members of the tensioning bars, and attached to a pair of posts using a plurality of couplings. The line is locked into place using a line lock proximate one of the couplings. The improved volleyball net simplifies installation and removal. Furthermore, the improved net provides consistent tension on all net surfaces, and enables the user to place the net at the proper height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventor: Sean P. Whelchel