Patents by Inventor Orville Wilson

Orville Wilson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ball throwing and pitching machine feeder device
    Patent number: 7231913
    Abstract: A ball pitching device that, prior to release and delivery of the ball to a receiver, propels the ball through a circular loop or semi-circular arc in a manner that is visible to the receiver to simulate the path of a person's hand in the act of throwing. The invention enable a more realistic simulation of an overhand or side arm throwing motion as are commonly used for pitching baseballs and to also simulate the underhand throwing motion used in softball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Orville Wilson
  • Ball throwing and pitching machine feeder device
    Publication number: 20060016442
    Abstract: A ball pitching device that, prior to release and delivery of the ball to a receiver, propels the ball through a circular loop or semi-circular arc in a manner that is visible to the receiver to simulate the path of a person's hand in the act of throwing. The invention enable a more realistic simulation of an overhand or side arm throwing motion as are commonly used for pitching baseballs and to also simulate the underhand throwing motion used in softball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventor: Orville Wilson