Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Underhanded pitch training device
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Application No.: US15044938Application Date: 2016-02-16
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Publication No.: US09750997B2Publication Date: 2017-09-05
- Inventor: Mark Frampton
- Applicant: Mark Frampton
- Agency: Kloss, Stenger & LoTemplo
- Agent Vincent G. LoTemplo; David T. Stephenson
- Main IPC: A63B69/00
- IPC: A63B69/00 ; A63B5/22 ; A63B102/18

Abstract:
A pitching training device generally having a platform with a generally T-shaped end and a raised pitchers rubber configured to support the pitcher during delivery of the underhanded pitch, and a pair of removable heel guides to inhibit rotation of a drive foot of the pitcher. A stride section, removably connected to and positioned to extend longitudinally from said generally T-shaped end. A goal post assembly configured to movably position a stride bar across the stride section. The stride bar is positioned as a target for a drive foot of the pitcher to clear a predetermined height during the underhanded pitch. The device is lightweight and portable, useable indoors or on a practice field and is operable for left or right handed pitching.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160236053A1 UNDERHANDED PITCH TRAINING DEVICE Public/Granted day:2016-08-18
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