Patents by Inventor Steve Goucher

Steve Goucher 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).

  • Throwing technique trainer
    Patent number: 7771294
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for training an athlete to throw a ball, and particularly to a device and method that provides guides for optimally positioning an athlete's throwing hand and elbow prior to initiation of the throwing phase for throwing a ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Steve Goucher, William S. Nye
  • Throwing technique trainer
    Publication number: 20070123370
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for training an athlete to throw a ball, and particularly to a device and method that provides guides for optimally positioning an athlete's throwing hand and elbow prior to initiation of the throwing phase for throwing a ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Steve Goucher, William Nye
  • Ball retrieval device
    Publication number: 20060063616
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball retrieval device, and specifically, a ball retrieval device capable of connecting to, or being incorporated as part of, a bat. The retrieval device is incorporated as part of a hitting device, such as a baseball bat, during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the retrieval device is removably mounted on the hitting device or is more or less permanently joined with the hitting device by mounting the ball retrieval device in an opening created by the hitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: William Nye, Steve Goucher
  • Throwing technique trainer
    Publication number: 20040077436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device for training an athlete to throw a ball. The device includes an elbow guide, ball guide, pole, and base structure. The pole is coupled with the base structure. The elbow guide and ball guide are attached to the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Steve Goucher, William S. Nye