Abstract: A ball toss apparatus for tossing a ball is disclosed. The ball toss apparatus includes an air compressor for compressing air. An air storage tank is connected to the air compressor for storing the compressed air. A pressure regulator is connected to the air storage tank for regulating the pressure of the compressed air contained in the air storage tank. A pneumatic air cylinder is connected to the air storage tank via a three-way solenoid actuated valve for receiving the compressed air. A ball launch arm is connected to the pneumatic cylinder for launching the ball.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 6, 1997
Date of Patent:
November 9, 1999
Assignee:
Volleyball Products International, Inc.
Inventors:
Douglas B. Campbell, Jeffrey J. Campbell