CA2089526C - Baseball pitcher training device - Google Patents
Baseball pitcher training deviceInfo
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- CA2089526C CA2089526C CA002089526A CA2089526A CA2089526C CA 2089526 C CA2089526 C CA 2089526C CA 002089526 A CA002089526 A CA 002089526A CA 2089526 A CA2089526 A CA 2089526A CA 2089526 C CA2089526 C CA 2089526C
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
- A63B69/0002—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for baseball
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
- A63B2063/001—Targets or goals with ball-returning means
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Abstract
A baseball pitching practice device which provides a flexible rectangular sheet within which is disposed an aperture. The aperture provides a conical open ended chute to receive the ball or other projectile and dispenses the same at least at the bottom edge thereof. This allows the user to continue play without having to recover the projectile from within a closed sack.
Description
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R~R~T~ n~n TRaINING DEVICE
The present invention relates to a portable pitching practice device and, more particularly, to a target within which there is provided an aperture and a ball retrieving pouch.
In the game of baseball, the strike zone is the key area within which a pitcher must concentrate all of his pitches. Generally spe~k;ng, this area is not permanently defined but rather varies depen~i n~ on the stature of the batter and how he positions himself relative to the home plate. In order for the pitcher to be success~ul, he must have a series of pitches with which he is skillful at striking out his opponent.
To be successful at throwing a great percentage of pitches in the strike zone and therearound, it is clear that extensive practice must be undertaken in order to consistently pitch in these areas. To this end, numerous patents have evolved in the art which are directed to devices particulary engineered for enhancing the accuracy of the pitchers' pitch;ng skills.
Typical of the art known in this field is U.S.
Patent No. 4,863,166. This reference provides an adjustable throwing target for arresting the flight of a pitched ball.
The apparatus includes a ball-retrieving pouch, not capable of ~e~ULIIing the ball, which is connected to a self-sustaining frame. There is no provision for blockin~ the pitch in the case of a wild pitch, nor is there any flexible sheet for achieving the same to which is further associated indicia in the form of a catcher.
U.S. Patent No. 4,210,326 teaches a baseball pitching target and catching apparatus in which the patentee provides a selectively variable target area size. Although this reference is useful for PnhAncing a pitcher's consistency, the same provides an aperture which is fairly ~': ''','' , '~ ,- , ' :
; 2 large relative to the overall size of the sheet and additionally lacks a ball-retrieving chute which surrounds the aperture and returns the ball or other projectile adjacent at least to a bottom edge of the target.
U.S. Patent No. 4,781,376 teaches a training device for pitchers in which the apparatus includes adjustable catcher and batter figures each of which has an alarm associated therewith for the indication of an on-target pitch.
This reference fails to teach the use of a flexible sheet within the plane of the frame capable of damping wild pitches and further lacks the association of a ball-retrieving net surxounding the periphery of a strike zone aperture ext~n~;n~
within the flexible sheet.
Further U.S. patents which are relevant to the present invention include U.S. Patent Nos. 3,672,672, 4,153,246, 4,254,952, 4,344,621 and 4,629,188.
In view o~ th~ extent to which the prior art has developed, there exists a need for a pitching aid which provides improved damping capabilities in the event of a wild pitch and further which provides a strike zone having a ball-retrieving net associated therewith. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to addressing this need and in one aspect thereof provides a baseball pitch;ng practice device comprising:
a stand;
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a top edge and a bottom edge, front face and a rear face, the ~-front face having indicia thereon, the sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to the sheet about the aperture at the rear face and ext~n~; ng downwardly for connection adjacent the bottom edge, the chute for returning a ball at least adjacent the bottom edge; and ' 21U8~52~
connecting means for connecting the sheet to the stand.
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a baseball pitching practice device comprising:
a stand having spaced apart upright frame members, a cross member extending between and connecting the upright frame members at an upper end of each upright, the stand further including a base, the base comprising a U-shaped frame ext~n~i ng rearwardly of the uprights and connected thereto at a lower end of each upright;
a sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge, the front face having indicia thereon, the sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to the sheet about the aperture at the rear face and exten~ing downwardly for connection adjacent the bottom edge; and connecting means for connecting the sheet to the stand.
A still further aspect of the prasent invention is to provide a baseball pitching aid comprising:
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge and spaced apart sides, the sheet further including indicia and an aperture therethrough for defining a desirable target area;
a retrieving chute connected to the sheet about the aperture at the rear face and ext~n~i ng downwardly for connection adjacent the bottom edge, the chute for returning a projectile at least adjacent the bottom edge; and connecting means on the flexible sheet for connecting the sheet to a stand. : :
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Having thus generally described the invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating preferred embodiments and, in which:
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Figure 1 is a perspective view of the pitching aid according to the present invention:
Figure 2 is a sectional view along line 1-1 of Figure l; and Figure 3 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the pxesent invention.
Referring now to the drawings and, more particularly, Figure 1, shown is a perspective view of the pitching aid of the present invention generally represented by numeral 10.
A sheet of flexible material 12 discussed hereinafter, is retained by stand 14 t the stand being composed of a suitable rigid material, e.g. metal, PVC, ABS, etc. and preferably of the hollow tube type. The stand 14 includes spaced apart upright members 16 and 18 each having an upper end 20,24 and lower end 22,26, respectively.
The upper ends 20,24 of each respective upright 16 and 18 are connected together by a cross member 28 exten~i ng therebetween and connecting each end 20,24 by elbow connectors 30,32 associated therewith.
The lower end 22,26 of each upright includes a base -~
to retain the stand in a vertical attitude, the base providing spaced apart leg extensions 34,36 each connected to a respective lower end 22,26 of an upright 16,18 via elbow connectors 38 and 40, respectively. A base cross member 42 extends between and connects, via elbows 44, (46 ~hed lines), extensions 34,36. The elements of stand 14 are friction fit tubular members which may include conventional spring-seated type lock means: accordingly, the stand may be knocked down for storage.
Turning to the sheet of flexible material 12, the sheet may comprise suitable materials resistant to tearing, t~ !~ , .. " " "~,,. ~, , .
208~2 6 weather, etc. and in a preferred form comprises woven polyethylene sheet material. The sheet may be generally rectangular having a top edge 13, bottom edge 15, and sides 17 and 19.
Sheet 12 preferably is ~i en~ioned to substantially extend between the uprights and the cross member 28 such that at least the majority of the available area is covered with the sides 17,19 and bottom, being spaced slightly from the uprights and base. The sheet 12 is connected to the stand 14 preferably by wrapping the same loosely about cross member 28. The flap of sheet material, (shown in dotted lines), may be connected to the rear face of the sheet by stit~h; ng, chemical or thermal bonding etc. The sheet 12 is releasably connected to the uprights 16 and 18 by flexible ties 47, (extending about the periphery of sheet 12), and attached thereto at 48.
The lower end 15 of sheet 12 is preferably free and unconnected to the uprights. This allows sufficient damping of a baseball when the same strikes the sheet. The sheet 12 includes indicia thereon in the form of a catcher in the crouched position and may also include score keeping indicia.
In addition, there is preferably included an aperture 50 exten~ling through the sheet to define a strike zone. ~-Figure 2 illustrates a sectional view of the sheet 12 to more clearly show the aperture 50. A ball retrieving chute 52 comprising suitable mesh or net material is fixedly secured about the periphery of aperture 50 at the rear face of sheet 12.
In a preferred form, the chute 52 is generally frusto-conically shaped tapering downwardly from aperture 50 and is a hollow tube having an opening 54 at an opposed end thereof. This latter end of the chute 52 is connected adjacent the bottom end 15 of sheet 12. Connection may be !. :~
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R~R~T~ n~n TRaINING DEVICE
The present invention relates to a portable pitching practice device and, more particularly, to a target within which there is provided an aperture and a ball retrieving pouch.
In the game of baseball, the strike zone is the key area within which a pitcher must concentrate all of his pitches. Generally spe~k;ng, this area is not permanently defined but rather varies depen~i n~ on the stature of the batter and how he positions himself relative to the home plate. In order for the pitcher to be success~ul, he must have a series of pitches with which he is skillful at striking out his opponent.
To be successful at throwing a great percentage of pitches in the strike zone and therearound, it is clear that extensive practice must be undertaken in order to consistently pitch in these areas. To this end, numerous patents have evolved in the art which are directed to devices particulary engineered for enhancing the accuracy of the pitchers' pitch;ng skills.
Typical of the art known in this field is U.S.
Patent No. 4,863,166. This reference provides an adjustable throwing target for arresting the flight of a pitched ball.
The apparatus includes a ball-retrieving pouch, not capable of ~e~ULIIing the ball, which is connected to a self-sustaining frame. There is no provision for blockin~ the pitch in the case of a wild pitch, nor is there any flexible sheet for achieving the same to which is further associated indicia in the form of a catcher.
U.S. Patent No. 4,210,326 teaches a baseball pitching target and catching apparatus in which the patentee provides a selectively variable target area size. Although this reference is useful for PnhAncing a pitcher's consistency, the same provides an aperture which is fairly ~': ''','' , '~ ,- , ' :
; 2 large relative to the overall size of the sheet and additionally lacks a ball-retrieving chute which surrounds the aperture and returns the ball or other projectile adjacent at least to a bottom edge of the target.
U.S. Patent No. 4,781,376 teaches a training device for pitchers in which the apparatus includes adjustable catcher and batter figures each of which has an alarm associated therewith for the indication of an on-target pitch.
This reference fails to teach the use of a flexible sheet within the plane of the frame capable of damping wild pitches and further lacks the association of a ball-retrieving net surxounding the periphery of a strike zone aperture ext~n~;n~
within the flexible sheet.
Further U.S. patents which are relevant to the present invention include U.S. Patent Nos. 3,672,672, 4,153,246, 4,254,952, 4,344,621 and 4,629,188.
In view o~ th~ extent to which the prior art has developed, there exists a need for a pitching aid which provides improved damping capabilities in the event of a wild pitch and further which provides a strike zone having a ball-retrieving net associated therewith. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to addressing this need and in one aspect thereof provides a baseball pitch;ng practice device comprising:
a stand;
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a top edge and a bottom edge, front face and a rear face, the ~-front face having indicia thereon, the sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to the sheet about the aperture at the rear face and ext~n~; ng downwardly for connection adjacent the bottom edge, the chute for returning a ball at least adjacent the bottom edge; and ' 21U8~52~
connecting means for connecting the sheet to the stand.
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a baseball pitching practice device comprising:
a stand having spaced apart upright frame members, a cross member extending between and connecting the upright frame members at an upper end of each upright, the stand further including a base, the base comprising a U-shaped frame ext~n~i ng rearwardly of the uprights and connected thereto at a lower end of each upright;
a sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge, the front face having indicia thereon, the sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to the sheet about the aperture at the rear face and exten~ing downwardly for connection adjacent the bottom edge; and connecting means for connecting the sheet to the stand.
A still further aspect of the prasent invention is to provide a baseball pitching aid comprising:
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge and spaced apart sides, the sheet further including indicia and an aperture therethrough for defining a desirable target area;
a retrieving chute connected to the sheet about the aperture at the rear face and ext~n~i ng downwardly for connection adjacent the bottom edge, the chute for returning a projectile at least adjacent the bottom edge; and connecting means on the flexible sheet for connecting the sheet to a stand. : :
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Having thus generally described the invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating preferred embodiments and, in which:
: . .. . , . . . .. ~ ... ... ~ ~ .
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Figure 1 is a perspective view of the pitching aid according to the present invention:
Figure 2 is a sectional view along line 1-1 of Figure l; and Figure 3 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the pxesent invention.
Referring now to the drawings and, more particularly, Figure 1, shown is a perspective view of the pitching aid of the present invention generally represented by numeral 10.
A sheet of flexible material 12 discussed hereinafter, is retained by stand 14 t the stand being composed of a suitable rigid material, e.g. metal, PVC, ABS, etc. and preferably of the hollow tube type. The stand 14 includes spaced apart upright members 16 and 18 each having an upper end 20,24 and lower end 22,26, respectively.
The upper ends 20,24 of each respective upright 16 and 18 are connected together by a cross member 28 exten~i ng therebetween and connecting each end 20,24 by elbow connectors 30,32 associated therewith.
The lower end 22,26 of each upright includes a base -~
to retain the stand in a vertical attitude, the base providing spaced apart leg extensions 34,36 each connected to a respective lower end 22,26 of an upright 16,18 via elbow connectors 38 and 40, respectively. A base cross member 42 extends between and connects, via elbows 44, (46 ~hed lines), extensions 34,36. The elements of stand 14 are friction fit tubular members which may include conventional spring-seated type lock means: accordingly, the stand may be knocked down for storage.
Turning to the sheet of flexible material 12, the sheet may comprise suitable materials resistant to tearing, t~ !~ , .. " " "~,,. ~, , .
208~2 6 weather, etc. and in a preferred form comprises woven polyethylene sheet material. The sheet may be generally rectangular having a top edge 13, bottom edge 15, and sides 17 and 19.
Sheet 12 preferably is ~i en~ioned to substantially extend between the uprights and the cross member 28 such that at least the majority of the available area is covered with the sides 17,19 and bottom, being spaced slightly from the uprights and base. The sheet 12 is connected to the stand 14 preferably by wrapping the same loosely about cross member 28. The flap of sheet material, (shown in dotted lines), may be connected to the rear face of the sheet by stit~h; ng, chemical or thermal bonding etc. The sheet 12 is releasably connected to the uprights 16 and 18 by flexible ties 47, (extending about the periphery of sheet 12), and attached thereto at 48.
The lower end 15 of sheet 12 is preferably free and unconnected to the uprights. This allows sufficient damping of a baseball when the same strikes the sheet. The sheet 12 includes indicia thereon in the form of a catcher in the crouched position and may also include score keeping indicia.
In addition, there is preferably included an aperture 50 exten~ling through the sheet to define a strike zone. ~-Figure 2 illustrates a sectional view of the sheet 12 to more clearly show the aperture 50. A ball retrieving chute 52 comprising suitable mesh or net material is fixedly secured about the periphery of aperture 50 at the rear face of sheet 12.
In a preferred form, the chute 52 is generally frusto-conically shaped tapering downwardly from aperture 50 and is a hollow tube having an opening 54 at an opposed end thereof. This latter end of the chute 52 is connected adjacent the bottom end 15 of sheet 12. Connection may be !. :~
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achieved by suitable means, e.g. stitching, bonding, etc. and is such that any projectile travelling through chute 52 will be easily dispensed at opening 54.
In this arrangement, the projectile 56 (shown in dotted outlined) will be retrieved and returned at least to the bottom edge 15 of sheet 12.
Clearly, depending on the velocity of the projectile 56 and the degree of smoothness of the surface on which the device is placed, the projectile may be fully returned to its initial point by sliding, rolling, etc.
Such an arrangement is particularly convenient since the user can readily resume practice without having to spend time retrieving the ball or projectile or rummaging through a closed sack or pouch exemplified by the prior art arrangements.
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Figure 3 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the present invention. Similar numerals from the previous embo~i -nt are representative of common elements.
In the e~bodiment illustrated in Figure 3, the sheet 12 is releasably tied by ties 47 within a conventional stand 60, shown in the example as a hockey goal. The sheet 12 is additionally spaced from the frame as illustrated.
This embodiment has the atten~nt advantage of providing a net 62 for the goal 60 to capture "wild pitches".
As will be clearly evident, the invention is not limited to the sports field to which the indicia relates. The invention may be readily employed in soccer goals, hockey, as well as golf.
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As those skilled in the art will realize these preferred illustrated details can be subjected to substantial variation, without affecting the function of the illustrated embo~; ~nts. Although embodiments of the invention have been described above, it is not limited thereto and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications form part of the present invention insofar as they do not depart from the spirit, nature and scope for the claimed and described invention.
achieved by suitable means, e.g. stitching, bonding, etc. and is such that any projectile travelling through chute 52 will be easily dispensed at opening 54.
In this arrangement, the projectile 56 (shown in dotted outlined) will be retrieved and returned at least to the bottom edge 15 of sheet 12.
Clearly, depending on the velocity of the projectile 56 and the degree of smoothness of the surface on which the device is placed, the projectile may be fully returned to its initial point by sliding, rolling, etc.
Such an arrangement is particularly convenient since the user can readily resume practice without having to spend time retrieving the ball or projectile or rummaging through a closed sack or pouch exemplified by the prior art arrangements.
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Figure 3 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the present invention. Similar numerals from the previous embo~i -nt are representative of common elements.
In the e~bodiment illustrated in Figure 3, the sheet 12 is releasably tied by ties 47 within a conventional stand 60, shown in the example as a hockey goal. The sheet 12 is additionally spaced from the frame as illustrated.
This embodiment has the atten~nt advantage of providing a net 62 for the goal 60 to capture "wild pitches".
As will be clearly evident, the invention is not limited to the sports field to which the indicia relates. The invention may be readily employed in soccer goals, hockey, as well as golf.
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As those skilled in the art will realize these preferred illustrated details can be subjected to substantial variation, without affecting the function of the illustrated embo~; ~nts. Although embodiments of the invention have been described above, it is not limited thereto and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications form part of the present invention insofar as they do not depart from the spirit, nature and scope for the claimed and described invention.
Claims (14)
1. A baseball pitching practice device comprising:
a stand:
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a top edge and a bottom edge, front face and a rear face, said front face having indicia thereon, said sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to said sheet about said aperture at said rear face and extending downwardly for connection adjacent said bottom edge, said chute for returning a ball at least adjacent said bottom edge; and connecting means for connecting said sheet to said stand.
a stand:
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a top edge and a bottom edge, front face and a rear face, said front face having indicia thereon, said sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to said sheet about said aperture at said rear face and extending downwardly for connection adjacent said bottom edge, said chute for returning a ball at least adjacent said bottom edge; and connecting means for connecting said sheet to said stand.
2. The device as set forth in Claim 1, wherein said sheet comprises woven polyethylene.
3. The device as set forth in Claim 1, wherein said sheet material is connected to said stand on three sides thereof, a fourth side being free.
4. The device as set forth in Claim 3, wherein said fourth side is said bottom side.
5. The device as set forth in Claim 1, wherein said connecting means comprises ties.
6. A baseball pitching practice device comprising:
a stand having spaced apart upright frame members, a cross member extending between and connecting said upright frame members at an upper end of each upright, said stand further including a base, said base comprising a U-shaped frame extending rearwardly of said uprights and connected thereto at a lower end of each upright;
a sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge, said front face having indicia thereon, said sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to said sheet about said aperture at said rear face and extending downwardly for connection adjacent said bottom edge; and connecting means for connecting said sheet to said stand.
a stand having spaced apart upright frame members, a cross member extending between and connecting said upright frame members at an upper end of each upright, said stand further including a base, said base comprising a U-shaped frame extending rearwardly of said uprights and connected thereto at a lower end of each upright;
a sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge, said front face having indicia thereon, said sheet having an aperture therethrough for defining a strike zone;
a ball retrieving chute connected to said sheet about said aperture at said rear face and extending downwardly for connection adjacent said bottom edge; and connecting means for connecting said sheet to said stand.
7. The device as set forth in Claims 1 or 6, wherein said stand comprises a rigid material.
8. The device as set forth in Claim 7, wherein said stand comprises PVC tubing.
9. The device as set forth in Claims 1 or 6, wherein said stand is a knock-down stand.
10. The device as set forth in Claim 6, wherein said sheet material is at least partially wrapped about said cross member.
11. A baseball pitching aid comprising:
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge and spaced apart sides, said sheet further including indicia and an aperture therethrough for defining a desirable target area;
a retrieving chute connected to said sheet about said aperture at said rear face and extending downwardly for connection adjacent said bottom edge, said chute for returning a projectile at least adjacent said bottom edge; and connecting means on said flexible sheet for connecting said sheet to a stand.
a rectangular sheet of flexible material having a front face and a rear face, a top edge and a bottom edge and spaced apart sides, said sheet further including indicia and an aperture therethrough for defining a desirable target area;
a retrieving chute connected to said sheet about said aperture at said rear face and extending downwardly for connection adjacent said bottom edge, said chute for returning a projectile at least adjacent said bottom edge; and connecting means on said flexible sheet for connecting said sheet to a stand.
12. The device as set forth in Claim 11, wherein said stand comprises a hockey goal.
13. The device as set forth in Claims 1, 6 or 11 wherein said ball retrieving chute comprises a conical shaped chute.
14. The device as set forth in Claim 13, said chute tapers from said aperture to adjacent said bottom edge of said flexible sheet.
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