Patents by Inventor Timothy E. Kearney

Timothy E. Kearney 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).

  • Tethered ball pitching apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5255911
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tethered ball pitching device wherein a planar base member is provided with a plurality of ground penetrating planar teeth members and a central aperture, a vertically extending support member having a pointed end extending through the aperture for penetration into the ground, a davit shaped member having a vertical extending support member and a horizontal portion having an aperture through its outer end, a ring extending through the aperture, and an elastic cord having one of its ends attached to the ring, the other end of the elastic cord is attached to a ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Preston Sports Product Corporation
    Inventors: George D. Preston, Timothy E. Kearney, Thomas A. Phelan, John W. Tulac
  • Tethered ball pitching apparatus
    Patent number: 5056781
    Abstract: The invention relates to tethered ball pitching device wherein a planar base member is provided with a plurality of ground penetrating planar teeth members and a central aperture. A vertically extending support member having a pointed end extending through the aperture and penetrating the ground. A davit shaped member having a vertical seating extending into the vertical support member and a horizontal portion having an aperture through its outer end. A ring extends through the aperture and an elastic cord has one of its ends attached to the ring. The other end of the elastic cord is attached to a ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: Preston Sports Product Corporation
    Inventors: George D. Preston, Timothy E. Kearney, Thomas A. Phelan, John W. Tulac