US4875677A
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Lead arm strap for baseball hitters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-03
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Granted: 1989-10-24
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Expires: 2007-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A training aid for baseball hitters to assist in keeping a batter's lead arm flexed in a proper hitting stance. The training aid has a first cuff which attaches to the batter's forearm. A second cuff is attached to the batter's upper arm and one or more elastic straps are connected between the two cuffs.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert G. Tetreault
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0002; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A training aid for baseball hitters to assist in keeping a batter's lead arm flexed in a hitting stance, said aid comprising: a first cuff attached to a batter's lead arm forearm, said cuff having quick connect and disconnect attachment means around the forearm; a second cuff attached to a batter's lead arm upper arm, said cuff having quick connect and disconnect attachment means around the upper arm; and elastic strap means affixed between said first cuff and said second cuff by attachment means, said elastic strap means being of a unstretched length and stiffness to hold a batter's lead arm in a generally "L" shaped position when the cuffs are attached around the batter's forearm and upper arm, and when the arm is in a substantially relaxed state but having sufficient elasticity to permit the lead arm to be straightened during a swing without discomfort, said elastic strap means being attached only between that portion of the cuff which is positioned around the inner part of the batter's lead arm so that the lead arm tends to be restrained upon extension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A training aid for baseball hitters to assist in keeping a batter's lead arm flexed in a hitting stance, said aid comprising: a first cuff attached to a batter's lead arm forearm, said cuff having quick connect and disconnect attachment means around the forearm; a second cuff attached to a batter's lead arm upper arm, said cuff having quick connect and disconnect attachment means around the upper arm; and elastic strap means affixed between said first cuff and said second cuff by attachment means, said elastic strap means being of a unstretched length and stiffness to hold a batter's lead arm in a generally "L" shaped position when the cuffs are attached around the batter's forearm and upper arm, and when the arm is in a substantially relaxed state but having sufficient elasticity to permit the lead arm to be straightened during a swing without discomfort, said elastic strap means being attached only between that portion of the cuff which is positioned around the inner part of the batter's lead arm so that the lead arm tends to be restrained upon extension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The training aid for baseball hitters of claim 1 wherein there are two elastic strap means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The training aid for baseball hitters of claim 1 wherein the quick connect and disconnect attachment means comprises a hook and eye attachment means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The training aid for baseball hitters of claim 1 wherein the said attachment means between said elastic strap means and said cuffs is adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
185 words
A training aid for baseball hitters to assist in keeping a batter's lead arm flexed in a hitting stance, said aid comprising: a first cuff attached to a batter's lead arm forearm, said cuff having hook and eye attachment means around the forearm, and said first cuff having ring means affixed to the face thereof; a second cuff attached to a batter's lead arm upper arm, said cuff having hook and eye attachment means around the upper arm, said second cuff having ring means affixed to the face thereof; and two elastic strap means affixed between said ring means on said first cuff and said ring means on said second cuff, said elastic strap means being of a unstretched length and stiffness to hold a batter's lead arm in a generally "L" shaped position when the cuffs are attached around the batter's forearm and upper arm and when the arm is in a substantially relaxed state but having sufficient elasticity to permit the lead arm to be straightened during a swing without discomfort, said training aid having no elastic straps along the outer periphery thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
185 words
A training aid for baseball hitters to assist in keeping a batter's lead arm flexed in a hitting stance, said aid comprising: a first cuff attached to a batter's lead arm forearm, said cuff having hook and eye attachment means around the forearm, and said first cuff having ring means affixed to the face thereof; a second cuff attached to a batter's lead arm upper arm, said cuff having hook and eye attachment means around the upper arm, said second cuff having ring means affixed to the face thereof; and two elastic strap means affixed between said ring means on said first cuff and said ring means on said second cuff, said elastic strap means being of a unstretched length and stiffness to hold a batter's lead arm in a generally "L" shaped position when the cuffs are attached around the batter's forearm and upper arm and when the arm is in a substantially relaxed state but having sufficient elasticity to permit the lead arm to be straightened during a swing without discomfort, said training aid having no elastic straps along the outer periphery thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The training aid for baseball hitters of claim 5 wherein each of said cuffs is about three inches wide.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-10-23 | 1993-04-24 | 1993-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-23 | 1997-04-24 | 1997-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-23 | 2001-04-24 | 2001-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |