Patent ID: 8651981
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: A63B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pitching screen, comprising: a) a support structure having a substantially planar surface including: i) a substantially vertical member having a first end and a second end; ii) a substantially horizontal member having a first end and a second end, said second ends of said substantially vertical member and said substantially horizontal member coupled to dispose said substantially horizontal member and said substantially vertical member in a generally perpendicular relation; iii) only one arcuate support element having a first end and a second end, said arcuate support element coupled between said first ends of said substantially vertical member and said substantially horizontal member, said arcuate support element having a radius in a range of between about 36 inches and about 200 inches; b) a base coupled to said support structure adapted to maintain said substantially vertical member in a generally vertical relation to a support surface; and c) an object deflection material having a plurality of aperture elements coupled to said substantially planar support structure.