Automatic ball launcher
US9339716B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ball launching apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a funnel residing at an upper end of a housing. The funnel includes a channel for gravitationally directing a ball into a launch point within an interior compartment of the housing. The apparatus includes a hammer that strikes a ball through a chute, thereby releasing the ball from the housing. Both the distance at which the ball travels and the angle at which the ball leaves the chute may be adjusted by the operator. A method of exercising a dog is also provided herein.
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