Patents by Inventor Steven M. Thompson

Steven M. Thompson 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).

  • Racquetball racquet with increased hitting area
    Patent number: 4618148
    Abstract: The improved racquet has a strung surface which is larger in area than the strung surface of a conventional racquet, and in which the strung area is both longer in length and width than the strung area of a conventional racquet. However, the overall weight and balance of a conventional racquetball racquet which have proven necessary for good playing characteristics for all such racquets have been maintained. The racquet has synergistically combined the weight of the racquet, the center of mass of the racquet, the stiffness of the frame, and the response characteristics to create a racquet of sufficient durability with a larger "sweet spot" to facilitate the playing of the sport and to increase the level of skill, particularly of the novice and intermediate players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: Ektelon
    Inventors: Raymond L. Mortvedt, Steven M. Thompson
  • Racquetball racquet with increased hitting area
    Patent number: 4531738
    Abstract: The improved racquetball racquet has a strung surface which is larger in area than the strung surface of a conventional racquet, and in which the strung area is both longer in length and width than the strung area of a conventional racquet. However, the overall weight and balance of a conventional racquetball racquet which have proven necessary for good playing characteristics for all such racquets have been maintained. The racquet has synergistically combined the weight of the racquet, the center of mass of the racquet, the stiffness of the frame, and the response characteristics to create a racquet of sufficient durability with a larger "sweet spot" to facilitate the playing of the sport and to increase the level of skill, particularly of the novice and intermediate players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Assignee: Ektelon
    Inventors: Raymond L. Mortvedt, Steven M. Thompson
  • Racquetball racquet with increased hitting area improved racquetball racquet construction
    Patent number: RE34067
    Abstract: The improved racquetball racquet has a strung surface which is larger in area than the strung surface of a conventional racquet, and in which the strung area is both longer in length and width than the strung area of a conventional racquet. However, the overall weight and balance of a conventional racquet which has proven necessary for good playing characteristics for all such racquets have been maintained. The racquet has synergistically combined the weight of the racquet, the center of mass of the racquet, the stiffness of the frame, and the response characteristics to create a racquet of sufficient durability with a larger "sweet spot" to facilitate the playing of the sport and to increase the level of skill, particularly of the novice and intermediate players. The racquet has an overall length of 181/2 inches to 221/2 inches and a .Iadd.frame and strung surface .Iaddend.width of .[.12.]. .Iadd.91/2 .Iaddend.inches to .[.143/4.]. .Iadd.111/2 .Iaddend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Ektelon
    Inventors: Raymond L. Mortvedt, Steven M. Thompson
  • Racquetball raquet with increased hitting area
    Patent number: RE34068
    Abstract: The improved racquet has a strung surface which is larger in area than the strung surface of a conventional racquet, and in which the strung area is both longer in length and width than the strung area of a conventional racquet. However, the overall weight and balance of a conventional racquetball racquet which have proven necessary for good playing characteristics for all such racquets have been maintained. The racquet has synergistically combined the weight of the racquet, the center of mass of the racquet, the stiffness of the frame, and the response characteristics to create a racquet of sufficient durability with a larger "sweet spot" to facilitate the playing of the sport and to increase the level of skill, particularly of the novice and intermediate players. The racquet has an overall length of .[.181/2.]. .Iadd.19 .Iaddend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Ektelon
    Inventors: Raymond L. Mortvedt, Steven M. Thompson