David E Albert

US Patent:

6427248, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Mar 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/520300

Inventors:

David M. Albert - Englewood CO 80112

International Classification:

A41D 1900

US Classification:

21613, 21611, 21616, 21618, 473 59

Abstract:

The control-enhancing material of the present invention includes a plurality of recesses, such as suction cups, positioned on the palm portion of the bowling glove. The areas covered by the control-enhancing material include the underside of the index finger, the underside of the thumb, the underside of the little finger, and the underside of the middle and ring fingers. Basically, the control-enhancing material is positioned at all or some of the areas on the glove that contact the bowling ball when the glove is worn on the hand of the user and the user is holding a bowling ball. The control-enhancing material works to grip the surface of the bowling ball by a suction force and a friction force. The additional grip is maintained even though the user moves his or her hand slightly either away from, towards, or laterally with respect to the bowling ball.

US Patent:

6508718, Jan 21, 2003

Filed:

Mar 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/802814

Inventors:

David M. Albert - Englewood CO 80112
Les Schissler - Brighton CO

Assignee:

David M. Albert - Littleton CO

International Classification:

A63B 3700

US Classification:

473129, 473130

Abstract:

An insert shim for use in adjusting the size of a finger hole in a bowling ball, the finger hole being formed by a substantially cylindrical wall, and having a closed bottom end and an open top end, and having a standard insert positioned therein. The shim is a semi-rigid member having first and second axes, the first axis being linear and the second axis being arcuate. When inserted in the finger hole between the cylindrical insert and the cylindrical wall, the shim bending to substantially conform to the cylindrical wall of the finger hole. The shim may also be self-adhering and include adhesive means for releasably securing the shim to the cylindrical wall of the ball finger hole.

US Patent:

6671971, Jan 6, 2004

Filed:

Apr 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/423719

Inventors:

David M. Albert - Denver CO 80112

International Classification:

G01B 500

US Classification:

33509, 33510, 473125

Abstract:

A device for locating bowling ball gripping apertures with respect to a bowling ball weight block angle inherent to that particular bowling ball and the track of a particular bowler. One embodiment of the device includes a curved base portion adapted to substantially rest on a curved surface of a bowling ball, the perimeter of the base portion including degree indicators and the center of the base portion including a hole, at least four curved angle indicator arms adapted to substantially rest on a curved surface of the bowling ball, the angle indicator arms including length measurement indicators, the angle indicator arms connected with and extending from the curved base portion, and at least two of the angle indicator arms are adapted to rotate about the center of the curved base portion. Methods for both diagnostically measuring the location of the gripping holes on a drilled bowling ball relative to the block angle and pin distance to the positive access point and for laying out the placement of gripping holes on an undrilled bowling ball relative to a desired weight block angle and pin to positive access point distance for a particular bowlers track. A device for both measuring and duplicating the thumb hole angle on drilled and undrilled bowling balls, respectively.

US Patent:

6675392, Jan 13, 2004

Filed:

Jun 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/179423

Inventors:

David M. Albert - Littleton CO 80124

International Classification:

A41D 1900

US Classification:

21611, 21616, 21618, 473 60

Abstract:

The control-enhancing material of the present invention includes a plurality of recesses, such as suction cups, positioned on the palm portion of the bowling glove. The areas covered by the control-enhancing material include the underside of the index finger, the underside of the thumb, the underside of the little finger, and the underside of the middle and ring fingers. Basically, the control-enhancing material is positioned at all or some of the areas on the glove that contact the bowling ball when the glove is worn on the hand of the user and the user is holding a bowling ball. The control-enhancing material works to grip the surface of the bowling ball by a suction force and a friction force. The additional grip is maintained even though the user moves his or her hand slightly either away from, towards, or laterally with respect to the bowling ball.

US Patent:

6807744, Oct 26, 2004

Filed:

May 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/873111

Inventors:

David M. Albert - Englewood CO 80112

International Classification:

G01B 100

US Classification:

33509, 33452, 33 26

Abstract:

A device for locating bowling ball gripping apertures with respect to a bowling ball weight block angle inherent to that particular bowling ball and the track of a particular bowler. One embodiment of the device includes a curved base portion adapted to substantially rest on a curved surface of a bowling ball, the perimeter of the base portion including degree indicators and the center of the base portion including a hole, at least four curved angle indicator arms adapted to substantially rest on a curved surface of the bowling ball, the angle indicator arms including length measurement indicators, the angle indicator arms connected with and extending from the curved base portion, and at least two of the angle indicator arms are adapted to rotate about the center of the curved base portion. Methods for both diagnostically measuring the location of the gripping holes on a drilled bowling ball relative to the block angle and pin distance to the positive access point and for laying out the placement of gripping holes on an undrilled bowling ball relative to a desired weight block angle and pin to positive access point distance for a particular bowlers track. A device for both measuring and duplicating the thumb hole angle on drilled and undrilled bowling balls, respectively.

US Patent:

20040025224, Feb 12, 2004

Filed:

Mar 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/384003

Inventors:

David Albert - Littleton CO, US

International Classification:

A41D019/00

US Classification:

002/159000

Abstract:

A grip-enhancing material for preventing two objects in contact with each other from slipping is disclosed herein. The grip-enhancing material of the present invention includes a plurality of recesses, such as suction cups, positioned on a base material. The suction cups may be connected to the base material by a stem or may be connected directly to the base material. The base material can be affixed to a first object and the grip-enhancing material engages a smooth surface of a second object upon contact through suction and/or friction forces. In one application, the grip-enhancing material may be applied to prevent heavy objects placed on smooth surfaces from slipping. In another application, the grip-enhancing material is used to enhance the frictional characteristics of gripping surfaces on certain objects. Further, the grip-enhancing material may be used on the exterior surfaces of gloves to enhance a person's ability to grip various objects.

US Patent:

20040081801, Apr 29, 2004

Filed:

Oct 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/687940

Inventors:

David Albert - Littleton CO, US

International Classification:

B32B003/26
B32B003/12
B32B015/04

US Classification:

428/159000, 428/343000

Abstract:

A grip-enhancing material for preventing two objects in contact with each other from slipping is disclosed herein. The grip-enhancing material of the present invention includes a plurality of recesses, such as suction cups, positioned on a base material. The suction cups may be connected to the base material by a stem or may be connected directly to the base material. The base material can be affixed to a first object with adhesive and the grip-enhancing material engages a second object upon contact through suction and/or friction forces. In one application, the grip-enhancing material may be applied to prevent heavy objects placed on smooth surfaces from slipping. In another application, the grip-enhancing material is used to enhance the frictional characteristics of gripping surfaces on certain objects. Further, the grip-enhancing material may be affixed directly to various body parts to enhance a person's ability to grip various objects.

US Patent:

20050034316, Feb 17, 2005

Filed:

Sep 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/947845

Inventors:

David Albert - Littleton CO, US

International Classification:

A63D005/00

US Classification:

033509000

Abstract:

A device for locating bowling ball gripping apertures with respect to a bowling ball weight block angle inherent to that particular bowling ball and the track of a particular bowler is disclosed herein. One embodiment of the device includes a curved base portion adapted to substantially rest on a curved surface of a bowling ball. Degree indicators are located on the perimeter of the base portion, and a hole is located in the center of the base portion. A curved angle indicator arm is connected with and extends from the curved base portion. The angle indicator arm also includes length measurement indicators. The present invention further provides methods for laying out the placement of gripping holes on an undrilled bowling ball relative to a desired weight block angle and pin to positive access point distance for a particular bowler's track.