Katherine Elizabeth Wiseman

US Patent:

56428804, Jul 1, 1997

Filed:

Jul 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/682183

Inventors:

Katherine O. Wiseman - New Braunfels TX
Anne O. Christian - Houston TX

International Classification:

A63B 6900

US Classification:

473417

Abstract:

A simple training device to teach a baseball batter to utilize a proper batting position. The training device is a mat marked with a first indicia designating home plate and a plurality of second indicia showing sequential segments for the batter to place his feet. The mat further includes a pressure sensitive area for temporarily indicating the position of the batter subsequent to the swing of the bat. The mat may be used alone to achieve a proper batting stance and proper foot positioning in relation to home plate or with at least one measuring means for measuring a point located in the strike zone of the batter identifying the height of a level swing of the bat. This measured specific distance correlates to a proper distance from home plate the batter should position himself to hit the ball with the "power zone" of the bat with a full arm extension of the leading arm. The training device teaches the novice batter the most advantageous position to consistently hit the ball with the bat.

US Patent:

58974466, Apr 27, 1999

Filed:

Apr 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/837826

Inventors:

Katherine O. Wiseman - New Braunfels TX
Carrie Krause - New Braunfels TX

International Classification:

A63B 6900
A43B 500
A43B 2300

US Classification:

473446

Abstract:

A soccer training aid uses a conforming fabric upper attached to a soccer shoe with straps passing between the cleats. The upper provides a foundation for colored targets indicating proper kicking points for soccer.

US Patent:

55360041, Jul 16, 1996

Filed:

Sep 1, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/523013

Inventors:

Katherine O. Wiseman - New Braunfels TX
Anne O. Christian - Houston TX

International Classification:

A63B 6900

US Classification:

273 26R

Abstract:

A simple training device to teach a baseball batter to utilize a proper batting position. The training device is a mat marked with a first indicia designating home plate and a plurality of second indicia showing sequential segments for the batter to place his feet. The mat may be used alone to achieve a proper batting stance and proper foot positioning in relation to home plate or with at least one measuring means for measuring a point located in the strike zone of the batter identifying the height of a level swing of the bat. This measured specific distance correlates to a proper distance from home plate the batter should position himself to hit the ball with the "power zone" of the bat with a full arm extension of the leading arm. The training device teaches the novice batter the most advantageous position to consistently hit the ball with the bat.