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Ball retrieval device

a ball retrieval and ball technology, applied in the field of ball retrieval devices, can solve the problems of body fatigue and, possibly, injury, and the time-consuming act of having to retrieve balls for fielding practice, and achieve the effect of reducing the number of balls

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-23
NYE WILLIAM S +1
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"The present invention is a ball retrieval device that can be attached to a bat. It has fangs that can expand and encircle a ball, allowing it to be easily retrieved from the ground or other locations. The device can be connected to the bat using a collar or a fastening mechanism. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and efficient tool for retrieving balls in various situations, making the game more enjoyable and easier to play."

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This kind of repeated bending movement can be damaging to the coach or player in that it results in body fatigue and, possibly, injury.
The act of having to retrieve balls for fielding practice is also time consuming, in that it requires the coach or player to bend over to retrieve the ball and then stand back up.
This change of body positioning from a hitting stance to a bending stance and back up to a hitting stance is inefficient and takes time away from fielding practice.

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[0030] This invention relates to a ball retrieval device 12, and specifically, a ball retrieval device 12 capable of connecting to, or being incorporated as part of, a bat. The ball retrieval device 12 includes a first end 22, a second end 24 and a collar 15. The ball retrieval device 12 is connected to, or incorporated as part of, a bat 14.

[0031]FIGS. 1-17 show various embodiments of the ball retrieval device 12 of the present invention. FIGS. 1-8 detail a first exemplary embodiment of the ball retrieval device 12 and FIGS. 9-17 detail a second exemplary embodiment of the ball retrieval device 12, including several variations thereof. Generally, the ball retrieval device 12 includes a first end 22, a second end 24 and a collar 15.

[0032] The first end 22 of the ball retrieval device 12, such as illustrated in FIGS. 1-17, defines the portion of the ball retrieval device 12 that allows for the encirculation of a ball 16, such as a baseball or softball.

[0033] The first end 22 includ...

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The present invention is directed to a ball retrieval device, and specifically, a ball retrieval device capable of connecting to, or being incorporated as part of, a bat. The retrieval device is incorporated as part of a hitting device, such as a baseball bat, during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the retrieval device is removably mounted on the hitting device or is more or less permanently joined with the hitting device by mounting the ball retrieval device in an opening created by the hitting device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 522,376, filed on Sep. 22, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 593,518, filed on Jan. 20, 2005. The benefit of the filing dates of these applications is hereby claimed, and the disclosures of each application hereby incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention is directed to a ball retrieval device, and specifically, a ball retrieval device capable of connecting to, or being incorporated as part of, a bat. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0003] Prior to a baseball or softball game, and during practices, it is customary for a coach or player to warm up the players on the field, and conduct infield / outfield fielding practice, by hitting balls to various locations on the baseball or softball field. The players catch or “field” the hit balls, and then return them to the coach or player so that he or she may continue the fieldin...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B47/02A63B2243/0004A63B59/06A63B2102/18A63B59/50
Inventor NYE, WILLIAM S.GOUCHER, STEVE
Owner NYE WILLIAM S
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