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Device for catching a ball

  • US 5,222,731 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1991
  • Issued: 06/29/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A ball catching device comprising:

  • a frame defining a strike zone;

    a target mounted to said frame in alignment with at least a portion of the strike zone;

    detection means for detecting the occurrence of a ball being in the strike zone in alignment with said target;

    display means operatively connected to said detection means for indicating the occurrence of a ball being in the strike zone in alignment with said target;

    target shifting means, operatively connected to said target, for shifting the location of said target relative to said frame;

    control means for controlling the shifting of said target by said target shifting means in a predetermined manner; and

    wherein said detection means comprises a photosensitive means for detecting when a ball is in the strike zone in alignment with said target.

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