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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2001
Gregory J. Battersby, Westport, CT (US);
Charles W. Grimes, Darien, CT (US);
Steve Van Geldern, Norwalk, CT (US);
ProBatter Sports, LLC, Milford, CT (US);
Abstract
A pitching machine is provided for throwing balls, such as baseballs. The machine is synchronized with a video display, to permit a batter to view an image of a pitcher during a pitch. The machine includes motor-driven coacting wheels to propel the ball. The motors may include dynamic braking circuits to rapidly decelerate the wheels. A programmable controller is provided for controlling the wheel speeds and pitch direction. A smart card reader may be used for programming the controller. The machine is located behind a screen for displaying a moving video image of a pitcher, the screen having an aperture for passage of the ball.