Patents by Inventor William Coleman Lay

William Coleman Lay 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: 11154763
    Abstract: A harness connection system connects a barrier to an object projecting device to permit an object, such as a ball, to be projected from an exit opening in the object projecting device and passed through an opening in the barrier. The harness connection system has a harness with a connector having an adaptable periphery, a fastener securing the connector to the barrier, and a receiving anchor that receives and secures the connector. To inhibit sagging of the barrier, a retractor is connected to the barrier and to a retractor receiver to draw the barrier taut and away from the exit opening of the object projecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 9850682
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a foldable structure comprising a resilient frame and a coiling-assist assembly for facilitating coiling the resilient frame while folding. The coiling-assist assembly comprises a releasable grasp coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined first location. The releasable grasp temporarily holds the resilient frame in a first folding configuration, whereby the pre-determined second location of the resilient frame is diametrically opposed to the pre-determined first location of the resilient frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 9011278
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a barrier support structure comprising at least one removable closed-loop resilient coilable frame having a perimeter. The removable closed-loop coilable frame comprises at least one connection member. A support base comprises at least one attachment member. The attachment member removably attaches to the connection member of the removable coilable frame. The attachment member maintains a predetermined angle between the removable coilable frame and the support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 8870687
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a hitting device having a plural ended pedestal. The plural ended pedestal includes at least one end having a pedestal for supporting objects and at least one end having a smaller pedestal for supporting smaller objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20140295110
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a foldable structure comprising a resilient frame and a coiling-assist assembly for facilitating coiling the resilient frame while folding. The coiling-assist assembly comprises a releasable grasp coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined first location. The releasable grasp temporarily holds the resilient frame in a first folding configuration, whereby the pre-determined second location of the resilient frame is diametrically opposed to the pre-determined first location of the resilient frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20140296001
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a swing trainer having a sheath with a core end and a protective end, the core end of the sheath has a cover attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 8753233
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a swing trainer having a sheath with a core end and a protective end, the core end of the sheath has a cover attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 8747259
    Abstract: A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the corner. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20130316854
    Abstract: A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the comer. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 8496545
    Abstract: A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the corner. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20130109508
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a hitting device having a plural ended pedestal. The plural ended pedestal includes at least one end having a pedestal for supporting objects and at least one end having a smaller pedestal for supporting smaller objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 8337337
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a hitting device having a plural ended pedestal. The plural ended pedestal includes at least one end having a pedestal for supporting objects and at least one end having a smaller pedestal for supporting smaller objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20120302381
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a barrier support structure comprising at least one removable closed-loop resilient coilable frame having a perimeter. The removable closed-loop coilable frame comprises at least one connection member. A support base comprises at least one attachment member. The attachment member removably attaches to the connection member of the removable coilable frame. The attachment member maintains a predetermined angle between the removable coilable frame and the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20120220395
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a swing trainer having a sheath with a core end and a protective end, the core end of the sheath has a cover attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20120214618
    Abstract: A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the corner. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 8172703
    Abstract: A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the corner. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Patent number: 7958876
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a projectile expelling apparatus having at least one fixed channel for allowing projectiles to enter at a constant entry point and a rotational expelling housing rotationally connected to at least one fixed channel for projecting projectiles at various trajectories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20100311524
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a hitting device having a plural ended pedestal. The plural ended pedestal includes at least one end having a pedestal for supporting objects and at least one end having a smaller pedestal for supporting smaller objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20090301452
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a projectile expelling apparatus having at least one fixed channel for allowing projectiles to enter at a constant entry point and a rotational expelling housing rotationally connected to at least one fixed channel for projecting projectiles at various trajectories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay
  • Publication number: 20090301453
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a projectile expelling apparatus having at least one fixed channel for allowing projectiles to enter at a constant entry point and a rotational expelling housing rotationally connected to at least one fixed channel for projecting projectiles at various trajectories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: William Coleman Lay