Throwing devices are described. In one embodiment, a throwing device includes a spring-actuated throwing arm wherein a cup member is disposed at an end of the throwing arm and is adapted to allow a user to pick up an object to be thrown by the throwing device without touching the object. In another
Throwing devices are described. In one embodiment, a throwing device includes a spring-actuated throwing arm wherein a cup member is disposed at an end of the throwing arm and is adapted to allow a user to pick up an object to be thrown by the throwing device without touching the object. In another embodiment, a throwing device includes a tension adjustment member, by which a user can adjust the tension applied to the launching spring, thereby adjusting the launch range of the throwing device.
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1. A device for throwing balls, toys or other safe objects comprising: a throwing arm comprising a cup member and a handle, wherein the throwing arm is adapted to be cocked in a cocked position;a launching spring adapted to actuate the throwing arm about a pivot point from the cocked position to a t
1. A device for throwing balls, toys or other safe objects comprising: a throwing arm comprising a cup member and a handle, wherein the throwing arm is adapted to be cocked in a cocked position;a launching spring adapted to actuate the throwing arm about a pivot point from the cocked position to a throwing position;a shroud which substantially encloses the throwing arm along the arc from the cocked position to the throwing position, wherein the shroud comprises an opening along the arc to allow a user to move the throwing arm to the cocked position; andwherein the cup member is adapted to receive an object. 2. The throwing device of claim 1 wherein the throwing position is substantially perpendicular to the cocked position. 3. The throwing device of claim 1 wherein the launching spring is attached at a first end to the handle of the throwing arm and at a second end to a tension adjustment member, wherein the tension adjustment member is adapted to alter the tension applied to the throwing arm by the launching spring. 4. The throwing device of claim 1 wherein the cup member further comprises a base end, a top end, a first side edge, a second side edge, and an inner surface and wherein a radius of the inner surface of the cup member increases between the base end and the top end. 5. The throwing device of claim 4 wherein the cup member further comprises a first finger extending upward from the first side edge, a second finger extending upward from the second side edge, and at least one finger extending from the top end. 6. The throwing device of claim 5 wherein the cup member further comprises a second finger extending from the top end and a notch disposed between the at least one finger and the second finger. 7. The throwing device of claim 5 wherein the cup member is adapted to releasably grip an object when pressed onto the object while the throwing arm is in the throwing position. 8. The throwing device of claim 4 wherein a radius of the inner surface of the cup member between the first side edge and the second side edge is substantially constant. 9. The throwing device of claim 1 wherein the cup member is adapted to receive a disc-shaped object. 10. The throwing device of claim 9 wherein the cup member is adapted to receive a flying disc. 11. The throwing device of claim 9 wherein the cup member is adapted to receive a clay pigeon. 12. The throwing device of claim 1 wherein the cup member further comprises a finger adapted to be gripped through the opening and moved along the opening to move the throwing arm into the cocked position. 13. The throwing device of claim 1 further comprising a stop adapted to terminate forward movement of the throwing arm at the throwing position. 14. The throwing device of claim 1 wherein the throwing device is adapted to launch the object gripped by the cup member in a substantially repeatable trajectory when the throwing device reaches the throwing position. 15. The throwing device of claim 14 wherein the trajectory begins in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the throwing arm when in the throwing position. 16. The throwing device of claim 1 wherein the cup member is adapted to releasably grip a plurality of objects. 17. The throwing device of claim 1 further comprising a secondary spring wherein the secondary spring is attached at a first end to the handle of the throwing arm and is attached within a front portion of the throwing device at a second end, and wherein the secondary spring is adapted to moderate forward movement of the throwing arm when the throwing arm is released from the cocked position. 18. A device for throwing balls, toys or other safe objects comprising: a throwing arm comprising a cup member and a handle, wherein the throwing arm is adapted to be cocked in a cocked position;a launching spring adapted to actuate the throwing arm about a pivot point from the cocked position to a throwing position;wherein the cup member is adapted to receive an object; andwherein the throwing device further comprises a shroud which substantially encloses the throwing arm along an arc from the cocked position to the throwing position, and wherein the shroud comprises an opening along the arc and a slide adapted to engage the cup member of the throwing arm through the opening in the shroud. 19. The throwing device of claim 18 wherein the cup is adapted to receive a disc-shaped object. 20. The throwing device of claim 19 wherein the cup member is adapted to receive a flying disc. 21. The throwing device of claim 19 wherein the cup member is adapted to receive a clay pigeon. 22. The throwing device of claim 18 wherein the cup member comprises a plurality of fingers and is adapted to releasably grip an object. 23. The throwing device of claim 18 wherein the cup member further comprises a base end, a top end, a first side edge, a second side edge, and an inner surface and wherein a radius of the inner surface of the cup member increases between the base end and the top end. 24. A device for throwing balls, toys or other safe objects comprising: a throwing arm comprising a cup member and a handle, wherein the throwing arm is adapted to be cocked in a cocked position;a launching spring adapted to actuate the throwing arm about a pivot point from the cocked position to a throwing position;wherein the cup member comprises a base end, a top end, a first side edge, a second side edge, and an inner surface, wherein a radius of the inner surface of the cup member increases between the base end and the top end, wherein the cup member further comprises a first finger extending upward from the first side edge, a second finger extending upward from the second side edge, and at least one finger extending from the top end, and wherein the cup member is adapted to releasably grip an object; andwherein the throwing device further comprises a shroud substantially enclosing the throwing arm along an arc from the cocked position to the throwing position, and wherein the shroud comprises an opening along the arc and a slide adapted to engage the cup member of the throwing arm through the opening in the shroud. 25. The throwing device of claim 24 wherein a portion of the cup member extends beyond the opening of the shroud. 26. The throwing device of claim 24 wherein the cup member is removable from the handle of the throwing arm, the throwing device further comprising a second cup member adapted to be removably attached to the handle of the throwing arm. 27. The throwing device of claim 24 wherein the launching spring is attached at a first end to the handle of the throwing arm and at a second end to a tension adjustment member, wherein the tension adjustment member is adapted to alter the tension applied to the throwing arm by the launching spring. 28. The throwing device of claim 24 wherein the cup member is adapted to releasably grip an object when pressed onto the object while the throwing arm is in the throwing position.
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Tressler Duane W. (5008 Karlan Dr. Mobile AL 36609) McLeod J. C. (P.O. Box 257 Grand Bay AL 36541), Automatic ball throwing machine.
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