Games using tangible projectile – Playing field or court game; game element or accessory... – Practice or training device
Patent
1996-06-21
1997-03-18
Brown, Theatrice
Games using tangible projectile
Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...
Practice or training device
273402, 273394, 273389, 473481, A63B 6900
Patent
active
056115318
ABSTRACT:
A pro pitching device (10) comprising a backboard target (12) having a bull's-eye central aperture (14). An assembly (16) is for elevating the backboard target (12) in an adjustable vertical position above the ground (18). A person (20) can stand at a distance away from the backboard target (12) and throw a ball (22) towards the backboard target (12) and into the bull's-eye central aperture (14). A facility (24) is for stopping the ball (22) after entering the bull's-eye central aperture (14) and allowing the ball (22) to fall gently to the ground (18).
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Brown Theatrice
Kroll Michael I.
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