George W Burger

US Patent:

6347731, Feb 19, 2002

Filed:

Aug 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/630726

Inventors:

George W Burger - Rocklin CA

Assignee:

Hillerich Bradsby Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

B60R 900

US Classification:

224405, 224402, 224403

Abstract:

A collapsible truck bed rack for pickup trucks that is formed from four separate frame assemblies that can be installed on a truck or removed in five minutes or less without using tools. A unique means of arranging and fastening the top four corners of an installed rack is employed to create considerable stiffness in the rack corner structure, while permitting flexibility in rack length and width without compromising structural stiffness or strength. For storage, the separate assemblies are collapsible into two or more parts using quick disconnect means and may be packed compactly in a sack for placing in a pickup truck. The rack has a simple configuration, uses no complex parts requiring special machining or molds, and uses standard fastening components. It is therefore economical to manufacture and could be made available to small pickup truck owners at a relatively low cost.

US Patent:

7703480, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Aug 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/194178

Inventors:

George W. Burger - Rocklin CA, US

Assignee:

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

F16L 11/00

US Classification:

138129, 138130, 138150, 138154

Abstract:

A method of fabricating a composite tubular member includes providing a mandrel having a central longitudinal axis and wrapping a plurality of composite fiber layers around said mandrel wherein the longitudinal axis thereof is oriented at a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said mandrel. The composite tubular member produced does not have any longitudinal seams and is thus considerably stronger and more durable than prior art composite tubes.

US Patent:

7850554, Dec 14, 2010

Filed:

Dec 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/315485

Inventors:

George W. Burger - Rocklin CA, US

Assignee:

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

A63B 59/06

US Classification:

473567

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for playing ball sports including softball. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for deterring the modification of ball bats. The bat comprises a barrel, a sweet spot, a transition area, a handle, and an end knob. Within the barrel are found supports used to reinforce the structural integrity of the bat to deter users from crushing the bat, causing the bat to fall outside the legal classification of bats allowed by the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA). The supports are made out of a lightweight durable composition. The supports are held in place by a retaining member. Multiple supports and retaining members may be used.

US Patent:

7996938, Aug 16, 2011

Filed:

Feb 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/660270

Inventors:

Robert L. Calmes - Rocklin CA, US
George W. Burger - Rocklin CA, US

International Classification:

A47C 21/00

US Classification:

55051, 55041

Abstract:

The lift is attachable to a foot end of a bed beneath a mattress. Elongate arms extend up from a base portion of the lift. Sheets or other bed covers are supported above an upper end of the elongate arms to define a clearance space beneath the upper ends of the elongate arms. The elongate arms are preferably provided as a pair of first arms and a pair of second arms which can be moved from a lowered position to a raised position by action of a driver. When the arms are raised the clearance space keeps the bed covers off of feet of a user resting on the bed.

US Patent:

8062154, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Nov 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/927047

Inventors:

George W. Burger - Rocklin CA, US

Assignee:

Hillerich & Bradsby - Louisville KY

International Classification:

A63B 59/06

US Classification:

473567

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for playing ball sports including softball. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for deterring the modification of ball bats. The bat comprises a barrel, a sweet spot, a transition area, a handle, and an end knob. Within the barrel are found supports used to reinforce the structural integrity of the bat to deter users from crushing the bat, causing the bat to fall outside the legal classification of bats allowed by the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA). The supports are made out of a lightweight durable composition. The supports are held in place by a retaining member. Multiple supports and retaining members may be used.

US Patent:

8066838, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

May 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/118188

Inventors:

George W. Burger - Rocklin CA, US

Assignee:

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

B65H 81/00

US Classification:

156188, 156190, 156192, 156289

Abstract:

A method of fabricating a composite tubular member includes providing a mandrel having a central longitudinal axis and wrapping a plurality of composite fiber layers around said mandrel wherein the longitudinal axis thereof is oriented at a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said mandrel. The composite tubular member produced does not have any longitudinal seams and is thus considerably stronger and more durable than prior art composite tubes.

US Patent:

8226505, Jul 24, 2012

Filed:

Oct 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/589696

Inventors:

George W. Burger - Rocklin CA, US

Assignee:

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. - Louisville KY

International Classification:

A63B 59/06

US Classification:

473520, 473566, 473567

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a ball bat with improved shock and vibration dampening. More particularly, the present invention relates to a ball bat with a handle, a barrel, and a socket assembly interposed between the handle and barrel. The socket assembly allows the barrel and handle to move relative to each other, which dampens shock and vibration.

US Patent:

8272086, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Jul 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/135584

Inventors:

Robert L. Calmes - Rocklin CA, US
George W. Burger - Rocklin CA, US

International Classification:

A47C 21/00

US Classification:

55051

Abstract:

The lift is attachable to a foot end of a bed beneath a mattress. Elongate arms extend up from a base portion of the lift. A rod can join the upper ends of the arms, sheets or other bed covers supported above an upper end of the elongate arms and the rod to define a clearance space beneath the upper ends of the elongate arms and the rod. The arms are moved from a lowered position to a raised position by action of a driver. The driver preferably is powered by an electric motor. When the arms are raised the clearance space keeps the bed covers off of feet of a user resting on the bed.