US4225133A
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Device for teaching batting techniques
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-12
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1999-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A device for teaching baseball batting techniques in which a base (10) provides a well (12) for one of the batter's feet and an arm (14) provides a yieldable barrier that reminds the batter whenever he has stepped away from the pitcher's mound and into the arm. The arm (14) is pivoted such that it forms a yieldable barrier that does not trip the batter. The device also preferably includes a chord (20) that is adjusted to a length such that it checks the batter's swing at levels above his strike zone.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph D. Kiray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for teaching baseball batting techniques, said device comprising: a base having a well therein for accomodating one foot of a batter; and a guide arm flexibly connected to the base such that it is pivoted between one position substantially normal to the base and a second position that is substantially parallel to the base, said guide being sufficiently high when in the one position to provide a yieldable barrier to the other foot of a batter striding into it.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for teaching baseball batting techniques, said device comprising: a base having a well therein for accomodating one foot of a batter; and a guide arm flexibly connected to the base such that it is pivoted between one position substantially normal to the base and a second position that is substantially parallel to the base, said guide being sufficiently high when in the one position to provide a yieldable barrier to the other foot of a batter striding into it.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the guide arm is connected to the base by a hinge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a baseball bat that is connected to the base by a cord, the length of the cord being adjustable in accordance with the height of the batter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a cord, the length of the chord being adjustable in accordance with the height of the batter.
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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) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |