US3633909A
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Baseball pitcher{3 s practice device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-18
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-11-18
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a device for simulating baseball pitching conditions and more particularly to a novel device constructed to represent true baseball pitching conditions by use of a three-dimensional batter in conjunction with an adjustable rectangular ''''strike zone.
Inventors
- 👤 David Doynow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0002; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An adjustable baseball-pitching simulator comprising: a. a base; b. a three-dimensional, life-size manikin being composed of synthetic material and removably mounted on said base, said manikin also being provided with a means for varying its height; and c. a rectangular frame having side and end members and a leg member extending from one of said end members, the inner area of said frame defining a ''''strike zone,'''' said leg member being removably mounted on said base at a location which positions the frame in substantially ''''strike zone'''' relation to said manikin and the side members of said frame being constructed and arranged such that their lengths may be adjusted to vary the area of the ''''strike zone'''' defined by said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An adjustable baseball-pitching simulator comprising: a. a base; b. a three-dimensional, life-size manikin being composed of synthetic material and removably mounted on said base, said manikin also being provided with a means for varying its height; and c. a rectangular frame having side and end members and a leg member extending from one of said end members, the inner area of said frame defining a ''''strike zone,'''' said leg member being removably mounted on said base at a location which positions the frame in substantially ''''strike zone'''' relation to said manikin and the side members of said frame being constructed and arranged such that their lengths may be adjusted to vary the area of the ''''strike zone'''' defined by said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
An adjustable baseball-pitching simulator comprising: a. a base; b. a three-dimensional, life-size manikin being composed of synthetic material and removably mounted on said base, said manikin also being provided with a means for varying its height; and c. a rectangular frame having side and end members and a leg extending from one of said end members, said leg being provided with a telescoping means, the inner area of said frame defining a ''''strike zone,'''' said leg member being romovably mounted on said base at a location which positions the frame in substantially ''''strike zone'''' relation to said manikin and the side members of said frame being constructed and arranged such that their lengths may be adjusted to vary the area of the ''''strike zone'''' defined by said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
An adjustable baseball-pitching simulator comprising: a. a base; b. a three-dimensional, life-size manikin being composed of synthetic material and removably mounted on said base, said manikin also being provided with a means for varying its height; and c. a rectangular frame having side and end members and a leg extending from one of said end members, said leg being provided with a telescoping means, the inner area of said frame defining a ''''strike zone,'''' said leg member being romovably mounted on said base at a location which positions the frame in substantially ''''strike zone'''' relation to said manikin and the side members of said frame being constructed and arranged such that their lengths may be adjusted to vary the area of the ''''strike zone'''' defined by said frame.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |