RECEIVE-AND-RETURN APPARATUS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. An apparatus for catching and receiving a ball comprising:
- a catching apparatus adapted to comprise a target and at least an apparatus for catching and redirecting said ball to a throwing apparatus; and
a throwing apparatus adapted to throw said ball to at least one position on a game-play field.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for receiving and returning objects such as sport balls. In one embodiment, the apparatus is used for training players such as baseball players. Exemplary apparatus are adapted to catch an item thrown, pitched or hit towards a target located on the apparatus. In the context of baseball, a player may pitch a ball to the target which indicates a “strike zone”. In another embodiment, the apparatus is further adapted to return the item in a way that simulates the various ways the item may be returned during game-play. A user interface adapted to provide trainer with the ability to track a player'"'"'s practice progress and skill level is also described. The user interface further enables a user to establish one or more rules for practice sessions using the apparatus in order to ensure an appropriate amount of time is spent training players requiring particular types of training.
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1. An apparatus for catching and receiving a ball comprising:
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a catching apparatus adapted to comprise a target and at least an apparatus for catching and redirecting said ball to a throwing apparatus; and a throwing apparatus adapted to throw said ball to at least one position on a game-play field.
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Current AssigneePitching By Mechanics Inc.
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Original AssigneePitching By Mechanics Inc.
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InventorsSarver, Guy Daniel
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Application NumberUS12/761,269Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current473/431CPC Class CodesA63B 2063/001 Targets or goals with ball-...A63B 2220/30 SpeedA63B 2220/53 Force of an impact, e.g. bl...A63B 2220/833 Sensors arranged on the exe...A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission,...A63B 63/00 Targets or goals for ball g...
