Games using tangible projectile – Playing field or court game; game element or accessory... – Batting backstop or cage
Patent
1998-12-24
2000-07-04
Chapman, Jeanette
Games using tangible projectile
Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...
Batting backstop or cage
473197, 273400, A63B 6700, A63B 5700, A63B 6300
Patent
active
060831243
ABSTRACT:
A collapsible, lightweight backstop includes a U-shaped base member having parallel arms and a rear portion therebetween. The arms include separable mating sections that are hingedly joined to a vertical support leg whereby the arm sections may be folded and collapsed thereagainst. An upper frame member is pivotally joined to the upper ends of the support legs and may be moved between raised and lowered vertical positions. A net member is secured to the base member, the legs and the upper frame member to form a backstop including a ball retaining pocket. A telescoping tubular frame member is pivotally joined to the upper end of each support leg. An auxiliary net is secured to the frame member and the support leg to form a lateral extension when the frame member is pivoted outwardly to an oblique position. The base member and frame members each include apertures for receiving a stake or similar means to anchor the device to the ground.
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Chapman Jeanette
Tolar Kenneth L
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