US3677544A
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Baseball practice device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-09
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-04-09
Abstract
Abstract Baseball batting device for sequentially delivering baseballs to a hitter for batting practice and comprising ball storage tubes for retaining a plurality of baseballs for sequential introduction into a baseball delivery apparatus wherein the baseball delivery apparatus intermittently receives baseballs from the ball storage tubes so as to intermittently drop the baseballs to the hitter. The delivery apparatus includes a ball receiving member journaled for axial rotation along a point disposed adjacent the storage tubes, the delivery tubes being provided with at least one ball receiving socket formed as a radially extending cavity therein for receiving and dispatching baseballs therefrom. In addition, a mount is provided for positioning the baseball batting practice device in elevated disposition for gravitational dropping of baseballs from the delivery apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Meyers
- 👤 Richard D Meyers
- 👤 Warren H Meyers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
Baseball batting practice means comprising, in combination, a baseball home plate defining a batting zone for a hitter, and means for sequentially delivering baseballs to a hitter for practice comprising: a. ball storage means for retaining a plurality of baseballs for sequential introduction into a baseball delivery means; b. baseball delivery means including a ball receiving member journaled for axial rotation about an axis disposed adjacent said storage means, said baseball delivering means having at least one ball receiving socket formed as a cavity therein having a peripheral diameter about 10 percent greater than the diameter of the standard baseball, and extending radially of said axis, said baseball delivery means being adapted to intermittently receive baseballs from said storage means at a first arcuate disposition and for iNtermittently dropping said baseballs from said ball receiving member at a second arcuate disposition spaced from said first arcuate disposition; and c. means for mounting said baseball batting practice means in elevated disposition for gravitational dropping of baseballs from said baseball delivery means toward certain spaced zones of said baseball home plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
Baseball batting practice means comprising, in combination, a baseball home plate defining a batting zone for a hitter, and means for sequentially delivering baseballs to a hitter for practice comprising: a. ball storage means for retaining a plurality of baseballs for sequential introduction into a baseball delivery means; b. baseball delivery means including a ball receiving member journaled for axial rotation about an axis disposed adjacent said storage means, said baseball delivering means having at least one ball receiving socket formed as a cavity therein having a peripheral diameter about 10 percent greater than the diameter of the standard baseball, and extending radially of said axis, said baseball delivery means being adapted to intermittently receive baseballs from said storage means at a first arcuate disposition and for iNtermittently dropping said baseballs from said ball receiving member at a second arcuate disposition spaced from said first arcuate disposition; and c. means for mounting said baseball batting practice means in elevated disposition for gravitational dropping of baseballs from said baseball delivery means toward certain spaced zones of said baseball home plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The baseball batting practice means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said delivery means is an elongated tubular member having a plurality of axially spaced baseball receiving sockets formed therein, said sockets being arranged at arcuately spaced dispositions therealong and having portions intersecting said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The baseball batting practice means as defined in claim 2 being particularly characterized in that said baseball receiving sockets are disposed at 120* arcuate dispositions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The baseball batting practice means as defined in claim 3 being particularly characterized in that said sockets are substantially equally spaced axially so as to provide for simulated inside, outside, and center of home plate deliveries.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The baseball batting practice means as defined in claim 2 being particularly characterized in that said sockets formed in said tubular member has a ball support pad therein permitting entry for between about 60 percent and 75 percent of the baseball diameter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
Baseball batting practice means as defined in claim 1 being particularly characterized in that said ball storage means comprises a ball receiving ramp arranged along a plane inclined away from said baseball delivery means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |