Patents Assigned to James F. Outlaw
  • Batting practice device
    Patent number: 4830372
    Abstract: A device for practicing the motor skills associated with striking a moving ball. A series of balls are successively released from a ball magazine and deflected into a batter's hitting zone. Apparatus is provided for predetermining the approximate post deflection trajectory of each ball, thereby selectively positioning each ball within the batter's hitting zone. A timing feature for signaling deflection of the ball is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: James F. Outlaw
    Inventors: James F. Outlaw, Aaron L. Lucius