Jerry Durham

US Patent:

20120165136, Jun 28, 2012

Filed:

Nov 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/308445

Inventors:

Jerry DURHAM - San Jose CA, US
Richard J. WIENS - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

US Classification:

473417

Abstract:

The batting tee has a durable base having a bushing installed therein and telescoping metal ball support pipes extending upwardly therefrom. A protective boot may be installed over the base of the support pipe assembly and bushing to provide a more pleasing appearance and to preclude entry of debris into the threaded connections. The height of the telescoping pipe segments may be locked by a threaded collar at the top of each pipe section. A flexible rod serves as the penultimate component. A replaceable plastic ball holder extends from the upper end of the rod. The ball holder receives the greatest number of inadvertent strikes during play, and accordingly it may be easily replaced if damaged. The flexible rod can flex and bend when the replaceable ball holder is struck, thereby greatly reducing impact force upon the ball holder to provide greater longevity for the holder.

US Patent:

20140243116, Aug 28, 2014

Filed:

May 2, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/268024

Inventors:

Jerry Durham - San Jose CA, US
Anthony Paul Sanguinetti - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

US Classification:

473417

Abstract:

A batting tee comprises a base for supporting the batting tee during use, a ball support column extending up from the base, and an extra ball holder for holding one or more extra balls before use. In some embodiments, the ball support column comprises one or more rigid sections and one or more flexible sections. The ball support column is adjustable to a desired height. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder surrounds the ball support column. In some embodiments, the extra ball holder is in the shape of a bucket.