Abstract: The invention relates to a tethered ball pitching device wherein a planar base member is provided with a plurality of ground penetrating planar teeth members and a central aperture, a vertically extending support member having a pointed end extending through the aperture for penetration into the ground, a davit shaped member having a vertical extending support member and a horizontal portion having an aperture through its outer end, a ring extending through the aperture, and an elastic cord having one of its ends attached to the ring, the other end of the elastic cord is attached to a ball.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 2, 1991
Date of Patent:
October 26, 1993
Assignee:
Preston Sports Product Corporation
Inventors:
George D. Preston, Timothy E. Kearney, Thomas A. Phelan, John W. Tulac
Abstract: The invention relates to tethered ball pitching device wherein a planar base member is provided with a plurality of ground penetrating planar teeth members and a central aperture. A vertically extending support member having a pointed end extending through the aperture and penetrating the ground. A davit shaped member having a vertical seating extending into the vertical support member and a horizontal portion having an aperture through its outer end. A ring extends through the aperture and an elastic cord has one of its ends attached to the ring. The other end of the elastic cord is attached to a ball.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 14, 1990
Date of Patent:
October 15, 1991
Assignee:
Preston Sports Product Corporation
Inventors:
George D. Preston, Timothy E. Kearney, Thomas A. Phelan, John W. Tulac