James H Schroeder

US Patent:

7445118, Nov 4, 2008

Filed:

Sep 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/553701

Inventors:

James Schroeder - Teaneck NJ, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

206579, 2063159

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of use thereof, to assist in the signing and protection of sports memorabilia articles while on the field of play. Means for attaching or holding a writing implement is provided on the apparatus. The main body of the apparatus, preferably constructed from plastic, is contoured to facilitate griping the apparatus while a player is signing the article. In alternative embodiments, the apparatus may be constructed in a two-piece, interlocking design to permit multiple uses. The apparatus may also bear graphical information for advertising, identification, or other informational uses.

US Patent:

20100258992, Oct 14, 2010

Filed:

Sep 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/734907

Inventors:

James Schroeder - Teaneck NJ, US

International Classification:

B25B 1/00

US Classification:

269 3

Abstract:

An apparatus, and method of use thereof, to assist in the signing of baseballs or other sports memorabilia articles. Means for attaching or holding a writing implement is provided on the crescent-shaped apparatus, into which a baseball or other sports memorabilia article is removably inserted to allow for more than one use of the apparatus or storage or display of the removed signed baseball or article. In an alternative embodiment, the inner surfaces of the apparatus may also bear rubberized pieces to prevent scuffing or damage of the baseball or sports memorabilia article upon insertion or removal. In a second alternative embodiment, the apparatus may permit differently-sized writing implements to be held. The apparatus may also bear graphical or alphanumeric information for advertising, identification, or other informational uses.