Michael Troy Summers

US Patent:

51884100, Feb 23, 1993

Filed:

Dec 9, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/804299

Inventors:

Michael E. Summers - Wesley Chapel FL

International Classification:

A63B 4702

US Classification:

294 192

Abstract:

An improved deformable ball retrieving, retaining and dispensing device is disclosed. The device includes an elongated tubular member having one or more sections which can be easily assembled and disassembled. The tubular member has an upper end with a dispensing opening for discharging retained balls when the tubular member is inverted, a lower end forming a retrieving opening, and an internal passage connecting each of the ends and of slightly greater dimension than the diameter of the balls to be contained. The device also includes a smooth retaining mechanism which is positioned entirely within the lower end of the tubular member and receives the deformable ball while preventing retractive movement of the ball once the ball has been received within the tubular member.