Pepper Rebound Screen

Abstract

A rebound screen is provided that includes a curved rebound surface. The curved rebound surface is held in a bowed position on a supporting frame to provide a rebounding effect to an object striking the panel. The curved panel provides a surface that increases the range of angles, e.g., lateral angles, from which a ball can be rebounded off of the surface as compared to flat panel rebound devices.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A rebound device comprising:
 a) a curved frame; and   b) a rebound panel secured to the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a number of support members secured to the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the support members are rotatably connected to the frame. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3  wherein the support members comprise:
 a) a rail; 
 b) a connection member disposed on the rail and rotatable connected to the frame; and 
 c) a curved end spaced from the connection member. 
 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  further comprising an extension on the rail opposite the curved end. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the support members support the frame in either an angled or a generally vertical position. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the frame consists of:
 a) a curved bottom member; 
 b) a pair of side members connected to opposed ends of the bottom member; and 
 c) a curved top member connected to the pair of side members opposite the bottom member. 
 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7  further comprising a number of securing devices extending between the frame and the panel. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8  wherein the securing devices are releasably engaged with the panel. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the frame comprises:
 a) a top member; 
 b) a bottom member; and 
 c) a pair of side members interconnecting the top and bottom members. 
 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10  further comprising spacers disposed between the top and bottom members and the side members. 
     
     
         12 . A method for rebounding a projectile, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) providing the rebound device of  claim 1 ;   b) directing a projectile at the panel of the rebound device.   
     
     
         13 . A method for rebounding a projectile, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) providing the rebound device of  claim 3 ;   b) rotating the support members to a vertical support position or horizontal support position;   c) placing the rebound device on a support surface; and   d) directing a projectile at the panel of the rebound device.