Patents by Inventor William Kress Query, JR.

William Kress Query, JR. 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: 9352201
    Abstract: A rotatable football goalpost is provided comprising a mounting structure; a gooseneck, the gooseneck comprising an outer tubular member having first and second portions, each of the first and second portions of the outer tubular member having first and second ends, the first end of the first portion of the outer tubular member being secured to the mounting structure, the second end of the first portion of the outer tubular member releasably engaging the first end of the second portion of the outer tubular member such that the second portion of the outer tubular member is structured to rotate relative to the first portion of the outer tubular member; a cross bar attached to the second end of the second portion of the outer tubular member; and a pair of upright members extending from the cross bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: ABT, INC.
    Inventors: William Kress Query, Jr., Larry Theodore Tucker, Timothy Harold Wallace, Christopher Charles Cucchiara, Christopher Edward Brafford, Frank Sherrill
  • Patent number: 8968124
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatuses and methods for releasably securing a structural member of a movable goal, such as a soccer goal, to a surface, such as the ground. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided comprising: (1) an enclosure structured to be placed at least substantially below the surface, the enclosure defining a cavity; (2) a goal engaging member movable relative to the surface and structured to engage the structural member of the movable goal; and (3) a tightening mechanism mounted within the enclosure and operatively connected to the goal engaging member, the tightening mechanism being structured to urge the goal engaging member toward the tightening mechanism so that the goal engaging member releasably secures a portion of the structural member of the movable goal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: ABT, Inc.
    Inventor: William Kress Query, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8968123
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for securing a movable soccer goal to a playing surface. When in use, the apparatus functions to prevent the soccer goal from being moved, thereby, making it considerably safer and more sturdy than an unsecured soccer goal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: ABT, Inc.
    Inventors: William Kress Query, Jr., Timothy Harold Wallace, Larry Theodore Tucker
  • Patent number: 8920289
    Abstract: A form assembly and method is provided for use in making a jump pit having a cover. The form assembly comprises at least one frame member structured to form a ledge for receiving the cover and a removable form member removably secured to the frame member. The method comprises providing a frame member and removably securing a removable form member to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: ABT, Inc.
    Inventors: William Kress Query, Jr., Christopher Charles Cucchiara
  • Publication number: 20140087919
    Abstract: A form assembly and method is provided for use in making a jump pit having a cover. The form assembly comprises at least one frame member structured to form a ledge for receiving the cover and a removable form member removably secured to the frame member. The method comprises providing a frame member and removably securing a removable form member to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: William Kress Query, JR., Christopher Charles Cucchiara
  • Publication number: 20120184411
    Abstract: A form assembly and method is provided for use in making a jump pit having a cover. The form assembly comprises at least one frame member structured to form a ledge for receiving the cover and a removable form member removably secured to the frame member. The method comprises providing a frame member and removably securing a removable form member to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: William Kress Query, JR., Christopher Charles Cucchiara
  • Publication number: 20110269580
    Abstract: A rotatable football goalpost is provided comprising a mounting structure; a gooseneck, the gooseneck comprising an outer tubular member having first and second portions, each of the first and second portions of the outer tubular member having first and second ends, the first end of the first portion of the outer tubular member being secured to the mounting structure, the second end of the first portion of the outer tubular member releasably engaging the first end of the second portion of the outer tubular member such that the second portion of the outer tubular member is structured to rotate relative to the first portion of the outer tubular member; a cross bar attached to the second end of the second portion of the outer tubular member; and a pair of upright members extending from the cross bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: William Kress Query, JR., Larry Theodore Tucker, Timothy Harold Wallace, Christopher Charles Cucchiara, Christopher Edward Brafford, Frank Sherrill
  • Publication number: 20110098140
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatuses and methods for releasably securing a structural member of a movable goal, such as a soccer goal, to a surface, such as the ground. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided comprising: (1) an enclosure structured to be placed at least substantially below the surface, the enclosure defining a cavity; (2) a goal engaging member movable relative to the surface and structured to engage the structural member of the movable goal; and (3) a tightening mechanism mounted within the enclosure and operatively connected to the goal engaging member, the tightening mechanism being structured to urge the goal engaging member toward the tightening mechanism so that the goal engaging member releasably secures a portion of the structural member of the movable goal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: William Kress Query, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110098139
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for securing a movable soccer goal to a playing surface. When in use, the apparatus functions to prevent the soccer goal from being moved, thereby, making it considerably safer and more sturdy than an unsecured soccer goal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: ABT, INC.
    Inventors: William Kress Query, JR., Timothy Harold Wallace, Larry Theodore Tucker