Games using tangible projectile – Playing field or court game; game element or accessory... – Practice or training device
Patent
1997-02-07
1998-05-26
Chiu, Raleigh W.
Games using tangible projectile
Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...
Practice or training device
473464, 224919, 294 192, A63B 6938
Patent
active
057556326
ABSTRACT:
A ball retrieval, storage, and dispensing system having a hollow tube with a diameter slightly larger than a ball that is to be placed within the tube. Positioned at the top of the hollow tube is an upper cap having a hollow center portion and at least two hook members. Integrally molded about a ridge on the annular ring is a flange member having an upper diameter and a lower diameter. The lower diameter is slightly larger than the circumference of a ball to be placed with the tube and the upper diameter is slightly smaller than the circumference of the same ball. The flange member is made from a resilient flexible material which enables the upper diameter of the flange member to bend inwardly when a ball is "squeezed" through the annular ring and return to its original position after the ball has completely passed through the upper cap. An elastic retaining band, in conjunction with the resilient flexible flange member, permits the balls to be securely stored within the hollow tube. The balls can be removed from the hollow tube when the elastic retaining band is removed from the hook members.
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