Baseball pitching practice devices

• US 4,872,674 A
• Filed: 01/19/1988
• Issued: 10/10/1989
• Est. Priority Date: 01/19/1988
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Health Products, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Clifton R. Deal
• Inventors: Deal, Clifton R.
• Primary Examiner(s): Coven, Edward M.
• Assistant Examiner(s): BROWN, THEATRICE
• Application Number:
  US07/145,547
• Time in Patent Office: 630 Days
• Field of Search: 273/26 A, 273/29 A, 273/176 K, 273/26 E, 273/401, 273/181 F
• US Class Current: 473/435
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/005 Keeping track of the point of impact or entry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2063/002 variable in size
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/00 Targets or goals for ball games golf cups A63B57/40

Abstract

The invention relates to a baseball pitcher'"'"'s practice target comprised of a backstop first target frame supporting a net for receiving a ball and rebounding the ball back to the pitcher. A second target attached to the frame and in front of the first target. The second target being constructed from a plurality of cross-links which define an adjustable rectangular strike zone. A third target is attached to the frame and in front of the second target. The third target is comprised of a disk suspended from the frame by a flexible member.

Claims

1. A new and improved baseball pitching practice device comprising,

backstop frame,

ball receiving net positioned across said backstop frame means, said ball receiving net defining a first target;

a second target adjustable selectively positioned in front of said first target means attaching said second target to said frame; and

third target adjustable positioned in front of said second target, said third target being attached to said frame and being movable relative, said second target and

wherein said net comprises a rebound net designed to effect a rebound of a ball thrown thereagainst and back to an individual who has thrown said ball, and

wherein said second target comprises an adjustable size strike zone, and

wherein said strike zone is defined by movable cross-linked members which define a rectangular shape to thus establish said strike zone, and

wherein said third target comprises a disk supported on a flexible member.