Swing practicing apparatus
US6454670B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/026
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A swing practicing device trains a hitter, such as a baseball batter, to improve the accuracy and power of his swing. A target is coupled to the terminal end of a target support, the target accepting swing impacts without separating from the target support. The target support extends from a base having a rounded bottom surface, the curves of the rounded surface in rotational engagement with the ground. Swing impacts at the target cause the apparatus to rotate from an upright position to a more horizontal position and then return to the upright position to accept repeated swing impacts. The device can include an inflatable air bladder within the target and target support, and can include an adjustable weight for its base. The device can also include an adjusting mechanism to adjust the vertical height of the target.
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