William E Best

US Patent:

6526592, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Dec 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/023345

Inventors:

William B. Best - Norfolk MA

Assignee:

Franklin Sports, Inc. - Stoughton MA

International Classification:

A41D 1900

US Classification:

21611, 2 16

Abstract:

A protective scooter glove that uses a semi-rigid support plate to protect the users wrist from hyper-extending backward or side to side, an abrasion resistant palm panel to protect the users palm and heel from abrasions, and padding to protect the users heel and palm from impact injuries, all in the event of a fall. A semi-rigid support plate is attached to the back of the scooter glove by means of two sleeves. Two removably connected VELCRO straps tighten the semi-rigid support plate above the users wrist and first knuckles to ensure optimal fit and comfort to prevent the plate from moving during wear.

US Patent:

6959453, Nov 1, 2005

Filed:

Oct 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/699319

Inventors:

William B. Best - Norfolk MA, US

Assignee:

Franklin Sports, Inc. - Stoughton MA

International Classification:

A41D019/00

US Classification:

21611, 2163

Abstract:

A hockey glove that uses a combination of high and low density padding in finger and knuckle pads to protect the user's fingers and knuckles and rigid thumb plates to protect the user's thumb from impact injuries and backward hyper-extension. The high density padding protects the user from impact injuries and breakage caused by sharp blows to the hand. The high and low density padding combination provides a comfort fit with a limited range of flexure of the fingers stalls. Additional flex of the finger and knuckle pads is achieved with one or more hinge panel joints associated with notch openings in the high density padding to permit a clasping or gripping movement by the user. Cooperative thumb support plates are attached to the back of the hockey glove adjacent to the thumb stall and allow the user's thumbs to bend inward toward the palm, but prevent the thumbs from hyper-extending backward.

US Patent:

20060254453, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

May 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126889

Inventors:

Jose Leal - Stow MA, US
Hans Leal - Stow MA, US
John Barletta - Southborough MA, US
Rick Burnham - Gloucester MA, US
William Best - Norfolk MA, US
John Purciello - Quincy MA, US

International Classification:

F42B 12/00

US Classification:

102513000, 102502000

Abstract:

In summary, a lower impact, reusable marker projectile for youth shooting sports as an acceptable alternative to the traditional sport of paintball. The projectile is fabricated from durable polymer material to conform to the circular bore of a barrel for discharge under the influence of a pneumatic or mechanical force. The projectile incorporates a marking agent retainer to carry a sufficient quantity of liquid or powder marking agent to leave a visual indication of impact location on a target. The projectile may alternatively be formed in a general cone-shape or a sphere-shape. The cone-shaped projectiles are capable of being nested without distortion and without wedging for the purpose of condensed storage.

US Patent:

20070107711, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/280717

Inventors:

Jose Leal - Stow MA, US
John Barletta - Southborough MA, US
Rick Burnham - Gloucester MA, US
William Best - Norfolk MA, US
John Purciello - Quincy MA, US

International Classification:

F41B 11/00

US Classification:

124071000, 124072000

Abstract:

A low pressure, low velocity projectile marker for youth shooting sports as an acceptable alternative to the traditional sport of paintball. The marker includes an onboard, hand activated pressure system to charge an air reservoir up to a maximum pressure of 150 psi (11 kg/cm) as limited by a pressure relief valve. A removable barrel/magazine assembly stores and visibly displays a plurality of projectiles. The barrel/magazine assembly is inserted and sealably locked into a pressure deliver conduit of the marker. A trigger mechanism operates a fire control valve to precisely release a controlled, momentary pulse of compressed air in order to discharge a single projectile through the barrel of the marker.

US Patent:

20070117658, May 24, 2007

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/283393

Inventors:

William Best - Norfolk MA, US
John Purciello - Quincy MA, US

International Classification:

A63B 67/00

US Classification:

473415000

Abstract:

An inflatable barrier with an integral, triple chamber construction. An upper air chamber of relatively greater volume may be configured in any convenient shape such as pyramids, cylinders, cubes and barricades as suitable for use at combat sports venues. A centrally disposed, water-filled chamber provides sufficient weight to resist displacement of the barrier to normal impacts. A peripheral lower air chamber surrounds the water-filled chamber to stabilize lateral support and to maintain an upright orientation of the barrier.

US Patent:

20070117659, May 24, 2007

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/283392

Inventors:

William Best - Norfolk MA, US
John Purciello - Quincy MA, US

International Classification:

A63B 67/00

US Classification:

473474000

Abstract:

A yieldable sports pole supported entirely above ground in a vertical orientation by a flexible bladder filled with a weighting fluid. A central opening through the bladder receives the pole. Underlying the bladder and connected to the pole is a ground engaging disc fabricated of a semi-rigid, resiliently springy material. When the pole is tilted to one side, as when experiencing an impact, the disc member and flexible bladder act in combination to cause the pole to return to an upright orientation.