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US 10,471,323 B1Granted
Playing surface assemblies for softball and baseball pitching areas
OwnerJames E. Carlson, Joseph G. C. Adams, Jr. +1inventors
InventorsJames E. Carlson, Joseph G. C. Adams, Jr., Frederick J. Schmidt, Jr.
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Abstract
A replaceable wear insert assembly for playing surfaces in pitching areas and other high-wear areas of baseball and softball fields and other playing fields. A recess member is permanently or semi-permanently installable in a selected area of the field, such as a pitching lane. The recess member accommodates a replaceable insert member having an upper surface with a layer of synthetic turf or track material, mounted to rigid panel. The insert member is removable from the recess member so as to replaceable when worn.
Claims4
An assembly comprising:
- a recess member, including:
- a base substrate having a plurality of pour holes,
- first and second side areas positioned at respective ends of the base substrate, each having means for supporting a playing surface coupled to an upper face of the base substrate and an upper playing surface formed of a playing surface material coupled to the support means,
- a recess configured to receive a removable insert member, a bottom surface of the recess being defined by the upper face of the base substrate, and edges of the recess being defined by edges of the support means of the first and second side areas,
- a plurality of support piers coupled to a lower face of the support base;
- and
- a removable insert member configured to be received by the recess member and to rest on the bottom surface of the recess, the removable insert member having an upper playing surface formed of a playing surface material.
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