Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
473423000 | Tethered projectile | 75 |
20080242451 | Ball travel-modifying device - A ball travel-modifying device comprising a sail and a strikeable object modifies a travel distance and a rate of travel of a struck or thrown object and returns the strikeable object to an initial rest position after each hit or throw. Devices built in accordance with the invention are particularly suited for use with strikeable objects which are various kinds of balls. A separation distance between the strikeable object and the sail is adjustable. A separation distance between the strikeable object and a surface upon which a player stands may also be adjustable. In some embodiments, the strikeable object may be replaced with a strikeable object having a different size or weight. The shape of the sail is triangular, quadrilateral, or other shapes and may be symmetric or asymmetric. The sail may alternatively be formed with a flat or curved surface and straight or curved edges. One or more apertures may be formed in the sail to modify a speed or a direction of a moving strikeable object. Some embodiments have at least one adjustable aperture to permit adaptation to various strikeable objects having a variety of sizes and weights or to cause a strikeable object to move in a preferred direction or with a preferred rate of travel. | 10-02-2008 |
20080280702 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A SOCCER BALL TO A SOCCER KICKING TRAINING APPARATUS - A soccer kicking practice apparatus is provided with a domed bolt shaft receiver for mounting a soccer ball having a protruding threaded bolt to a soccer ball holder. In the alternative the soccer kicking practice may employ a soccer ball having a nut to receive a threaded bolt mounted to a knob. | 11-13-2008 |
20090176602 | Baseball Batting Device - A baseball batting device includes an elongate lever arm having opposed proximate and distal ends. The device includes a fulcrum lowerly adjacent the lever arm for separating the proximate or distal end of the lever arm from a ground surface during use. The lever arm is rotatable about the fulcrum between a first position in which the distal end is adjacent a ground surface and a second position in which the distal end is separated from the ground surface. A downward force exerted on the proximate end moves the lever arm from the first position to the second position. The lever arm distal end is configured to support a baseball when the lever arm is at the first position and to release the baseball when the lever arm is at the second position. The fulcrum and distal end are adjustable so as to modify the path of a tossed ball. | 07-09-2009 |
20100210378 | Training and Coordination Device - A training and coordination device including a projectile member such as a ball or sack secured to an elastic string is described. The first end of the elastic string is attached to a location and the second end is connected to the projectile member. At least an end portion of the elastic string secure to the projectile member comprises multiple strands of an odd number. The multiple strands of the elastic string in conjunction with the elasticity of the string generate a random motion of the sack when the sack moves relative to the string. | 08-19-2010 |
20100240476 | RETRACTABLY TETHERED HOCKEY PUCK AND SPORTS BALLS - A hockey puck and sports ball training device for practicing puck or ball control, dribbling, shooting, passing and pass receiving is disclosed. The hockey puck or the sports ball uses a spring powered retracting mechanism which provides a retracting force on the tether and to automatically return the puck or ball to location of the retracting mechanism. In another embodiment of this invention, the retracting mechanism is built inside the hockey puck and the puck is attached to the hockey stick by a tethering device. The tethering device and puck can be easily attached or removed from the hockey stick. This invention is intended to improve players' stick handling, shooting, passing and pass receiving skills. Also to strengthening arm and writs of players' shots and passes. | 09-23-2010 |
20110070978 | Speed and Trajectory Modifying Device for Moving Object - A ball travel-modifying device comprising a sail and a strikeable object modifies a travel distance and a rate of travel of a struck or thrown object and returns the strikeable object to an initial rest position after each hit or throw. Devices built in accordance with the invention are particularly suited for use with strikeable objects which are various kinds of balls. A separation distance between the strikeable object and the sail is adjustable. A separation distance between the strikeable object and a surface upon which a player stands may also be adjustable. In some embodiments, the strikeable object may be replaced with a strikeable object having a different size or weight. The shape of the sail is triangular, quadrilateral, or other shapes and may be symmetric or asymmetric. The sail may alternatively be formed with a flat or curved surface and straight or curved edges. In some embodiments multiple sails of the same or varying size and shape may be used to modify a speed or trajectory of a moving strikeable object. In some embodiments one or more sails may be slidably adjusted along a suspension line. One or more apertures may be formed in the sail to modify a speed or a direction of a moving strikeable object. Some embodiments have at least one adjustable aperture to permit adaptation to various strikeable objects having a variety of sizes and weights or to cause a strikeable object to move in a preferred direction or with a preferred rate of travel. | 03-24-2011 |
20110143867 | Training and Coordination Device - A training and coordination device including a projectile member such as a ball or sack secured to an elastic string is described. The first end of the elastic string is attached to a location and the second end is connected to the projectile member. At least an end portion of the elastic string secure to the projectile member comprises multiple strands of an odd number. The multiple strands of the elastic string in conjunction with the elasticity of the string generate a random motion of the sack when the sack moves relative to the string. | 06-16-2011 |
20110152012 | DEVICE FOR PRACTICING THROWING A BALL | 06-23-2011 |
20110165969 | Method and apparatus for hitting a ball - A hitting apparatus is provided, including a supporting unit, at least a linking unit, and an attaching device. The apparatus includes foldable supporting legs, an adjustable supporting rod, an adjustable hanging arm, an adjustable extension arm, connection elements, attaching elements and attaching ball. The adjustable extension arm is flexible, which can be adjusted at any direction by hand, or foreign force. The connections between connection elements are detachable and releasable upon hit by bat or other subjects. The hanging arm is engaged to the top of supporting rod, and adjustable in length and angles and easy to be detached from the support rod to become a hand held hitting training apparatus. The attaching parts of hook/loop, magnets, adhesive or rubbers holding the ball with minimum detaching releasable force required, The present invention provide batter a safer, easy adjust, use, carry around and store multi functions batting apparatus with minimum hitting resistance on ball after hitting by bat. | 07-07-2011 |
20110319202 | FOOTBALL TRAINING DEVICE SYSTEM - A football training device and system is presented that simulates game-time conditions wherein players of the opposite team attempt to strip the ball carrier of the ball. The football training device has a football with at least one cord attached to each end of the football. The cord is connected to a housing which is attached to the player's body by a strap. As the player carries the football a remote control device is used to activate the housing to retract the cord which acts to strip the football from the players hands. | 12-29-2011 |
20120040782 | Baseball swinger - The modifications to the ball allow the ball to be tethered to a control rope with snap fittings. The rod or tube rod permit the ball to rotate when hit and prevent the twisting of the control rope which keeps the ball under control. | 02-16-2012 |
20120172154 | BALL TRAINING APPARATUS - A ball training apparatus includes an elastic cord. A fastener is capable of being at least partially received between a bladder and a sheath of an inflatable ball, the fastener being configured to permit an end of the elastic cord to be attached to the fastener. The elastic cord is configured so that, when the ball is struck, the ball is capable of sufficient travel for a user to observe the flight of the ball and of returning to a position in which retrieval of the ball is facilitated. | 07-05-2012 |
20120225740 | BASKETBALL TRAINING APPARATUS FOR CONNECTION TO RESISTANCE DEVICE - A basketball rebound training system includes a ball device having an outer surface having thereon basketball indicia including one or more basketball seams and a surface texture of a basketball, and being of an official basketball size. The ball device includes an inner cavity and an anchor system disposed at least partially within the inner cavity of the ball device. An attachment ring is affixed to the anchor system and is further adapted for attachment to a resistance machine to provide rebound training to an athlete when the ball device is pushed or pulled downward. The outer surface may be made of leather or of a synthetic material such as rubber, and has a pebbled texture thereon. The inner cavity may be filled with pressurized air, ambient air, or a solid material. | 09-06-2012 |
20130053188 | Sports Ball Training Assembly - A sports ball training assembly for repetitively practicing sporting techniques in a small area, such as, hitting a golf ball, kicking a soccer ball, or batting a baseball. A telescoping arm attaches to the ball, extending and retracting to create different positions to strike the ball. A spring attaches to the telescoping arm. The spring has sufficient elasticity to return the ball to equilibrium position after the ball is propelled forward. The elasticity of the spring and the elevation of the ball can be adjusted by enclosing various sections of the spring with a tube that slides along the longitudinal axis of the spring. As the rigid tube moves along the spring, the spring's characteristics change. A second spring portion enhances stability and control of the ball, and allows the ball to return to the user. A base and a base shaft provide structure to the assembly. | 02-28-2013 |
20130178314 | TETHERED BALL ATTACHED TO A STRAP FOR BATTING PRACTICE OFF AN EXISTING TEE - A batting practice device has a baseball attached to a rope with a strap attached to one end of the rope. The strap can be used to attach the batting practice device to a batting tee so that a user can practice hitting without having to have a large backstop or having to retrieve the hit ball from a field. The ball can be hit off the tee and is stopped by the rope, allowing the user to pick it up and hit again. In some embodiments, the strap can be anchored to the ground to allow a user to do soft toss hitting practice if desired. | 07-11-2013 |
20130237347 | Sports Training Apparatus - A sports training apparatus includes a base for mounting onto a support. A rod is attached to the base in a manner in which at least part of the rod can extend beyond the base so that when the base is mounted on the support, the rod extends above the support. An elastic cord is attached to the rod at one end. A ball is attached to another end of the cord. The rod is positioned so that when a tension is set up in the cord as a result of movement of the ball away from the support in one direction, the rod and the cord can cooperate to facilitate the return of the ball over the support in an opposite direction when the cord contracts. | 09-12-2013 |
20130337945 | Variable Gravity Training Device - A variable gravity training device allows a user to train skills in controlling a sports device. The training device has a stationary base, a movable support bar, and a sports device, for example, a ball, a badminton birdie, or a volley ball affixed to the end of the bar. The support bar is weighted, so that the amount of force required to move the sports device is reduced. The weighted bar also reduces the speed with which the sports device returns to its home position. The force adjustment means is adjustable, so that, with training, weights may be removed, so that the conditions governing the sports device correspond to real playing conditions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140121039 | BATTING TEE DEVICE - A batting tee that may have an adjustable height. The batting tee may include a base and a riser mounted to the base in a substantially vertical position. A support member may extend laterally from the riser and may support a ball and a stopper. The ball may be attached to the support member by a cord. When a user hits the ball, the ball may rotate and hit the stopper. The stopper prevents the ball from continuing to rotate and the ball may fall back to its original position. | 05-01-2014 |
20140274480 | Ball Travel-Modifying Device - A ball travel-modifying device comprising a sail and a strikeable object modifies a travel distance and a rate of travel of a struck or thrown object and returns the strikeable object to an initial rest position after each hit or throw. Devices built in accordance with the invention are particularly suited for use with strikeable objects which are various kinds of balls. A separation distance between the strikeable object and the sail is adjustable. A separation distance between the strikeable object and a surface upon which a player stands may also be adjustable. In some embodiments, the strikeable object may be replaced with a strikeable object having a different size or weight. The shape of the sail is triangular, quadrilateral, or other shapes and may be symmetric or asymmetric. The sail may alternatively be formed with a flat or curved surface and straight or curved edges. One or more apertures may be formed in the sail to modify a speed or a direction of a moving strikeable object. Some embodiments have at least one adjustable aperture to permit adaptation to various strikeable objects having a variety of sizes and weights or to cause a strikeable object to move in a preferred direction or with a preferred rate of travel. | 09-18-2014 |
20160199717 | FOOTBALL THROWING TRAINER | 07-14-2016 |
473424000 | Tether attached to means adapted to be held by, carried by, or attached to person | 26 |
20090011869 | Racquet Sport Training System - The present invention provides a tennis training systems. Methods of practicing and teaching tennis are also provided herein. In one aspect, the training system employs an elongated, elastic cord having a proximal end and a distal end, a vibration dampener configured to be received within a string bed of a racket and operatively connected to the proximal end of the cord, and a connection disc operatively connected to the distal end of the cord. The vibration dampener is connected to the proximal end of the cord by means of an integral loop. Optionally, the connection disc is releasably connected to the distal end of the cord by means of an integral loop. | 01-08-2009 |
20090075763 | Ball training apparatus - A ball training apparatus comprising: a ball; a ball-holding net to wrap around the ball; a tether cord that is connected to the net; a cord handle and cord length adjuster that is connected to one end of the cord; a spinning connector structure which is installed on the ball-holding net to connect the ball-holding net to the cord and allows the ball to spin relative to the cord. Thus the ball inside the net can rotate freely without intertwining with the tether. The handle of this ball training apparatus can either be attached to the user's waist belt or be held in hand and therefore the user can achieve various training outcomes. | 03-19-2009 |
20090203471 | PITCHING AND THROWING TRAINING MECHANISM - A training device provides interactive feedback to encourage proper snapping action in an arcing motion for sports training. The feedback can include an audible response that is variable, corresponding to pressure or force applied to the training device due to centripetal acceleration. The training can be overhand throwing or underhand pitching, or other swinging sports motions. The size and weight of the training device, as well as the audio feedback, can reinforce proper form and build muscle memory for correct movements. | 08-13-2009 |
20100075784 | Soccer ball and removable spin training tether - An apparatus for soccer kicking practice comprises a soccer ball having a hidden attachment point and means of removably attaching a tether to the ball wherein the tether comprises a handle connecting a cord and elastic strip to a soccer ball in a manner allowing the ball to freely rotate with respect to the cord and the handle providing kicking and spinning of the ball and return of the ball to the user in a controlled manner. The device is designed to be readily attached or detached from the soccer ball for training or play. | 03-25-2010 |
20110130224 | METHOD OF A PLAYER USING BALL THROWING DEVICE - A method of a player using a ball throwing device comprising a flexible but substantially non-stretchable flexible line attached at one end to the baseball or softball. The method comprises attaching the substantially non-stretchable flexible line to a non-throwing arm of a player, and using the throwing arm to throw the ball such that it travels along a path which arcs around a non-throwing side of the player to a location in front of the player where the ball may be caught. | 06-02-2011 |
20120208657 | TRAINING APPARATUS FOR A PROPER THROWING MOTION - A training apparatus to assist users in building hand and arm strength while executing proper throwing motions, the apparatus comprises a generally non-linear gripping member and a generally non-linear weighted member tethered to the gripping member, the apparatus further comprising a loop for securing the training apparatus to the user's arm during use to preclude inadvertent release of the apparatus during use, wherein the length of the tether is mathematically derived from ratios of the user's body so that the tether causes the weighted member to be downwardly pulled a set amount of time after the user's hand has been downwardly directed when the user is using the apparatus in a throwing cycle. | 08-16-2012 |
20120283045 | SOCCER TRAINING DEVICE - A soccer training device includes a pair of leg components to be worn on a user's legs, each having a shin guard kneepad and foot cover member. An assortment of recessed attachment portals are included on shin guards, kneepads, and foot covers for releasably securing opposite ends of an elastomeric cord, which has a training ball secured along its length, producing two legs of the elastomeric cord, each being selectively secured to a respective leg component. In operation, the user begins alternating movement of his or her legs, thereby causing the ball to alternatively strike the selected areas and travel away from the user until the elastomeric cord stretches taut and causes the ball to travel back towards the user for striking with the opposite leg. The user continues kicking the ball from one leg to the other as many times as he or she can consecutively hit the ball. | 11-08-2012 |
20130344997 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRAINING A THROWING TECHNIQUE - The present invention is an apparatus and a method for training a throwing technique. The apparatus includes an elongated member, a weighted element, and a flexible joining means. The apparatus may further include a placement means. The elongated member includes a lower end, an upper end, and a body portion. The weighted element has an attachment point, and is movable from a starting position to an ending position. The flexible joining means includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion. The flexible joining means has a predetermined length, is secured about upper end of elongated member, has second end that is secured at attachment point of weighted element, and is movable from a starting position to an ending position. The method includes the steps of: placing the apparatus, balancing on pitching leg, taking an extended stride or lunge toward target, and explosively rotating upper torso rotationally downward. | 12-26-2013 |
20140287852 | SPORTS BALL THROWING TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sporting ball training system and method. The sports training system and methods include a rod member, with one end attached to a handle for gripping. The other end is attached to one end of a guide member; the other end of the guide being attached to a ball that creates a tension during a simulated throw. | 09-25-2014 |
20140329622 | Tethered Ball Trainer - A tethered ball trainer includes a body harness having a primary belt, primary support arm, and secondary support structure. Both the primary belt and secondary support structure are attached to a user and the primary support arm. A tether is attached to the primary support arm opposite the primary belt and consists of a swivel hook, damper, cord, and ball support. The swivel hook prevents the cord from twisting, while the damper absorbs shock and reduces the impact on the user as a result of the ball being kicked. The ball is attached to the tether at a mounting point on the ball or by the ball support. An accelerometer in the ball measures the acceleration of the ball and sends electronic signals through a transmitter to a visual display having a communicably coupled receiver. A display processor unit records and displays information in regards to the ball being kicked. | 11-06-2014 |
20150133240 | Baby Ball - A miniature basketball, enclosed in a harness, is connected by a cord string to a belt that encircles a baby's waist. A miniature backboard set has nets that are closed at the bottom. The baby shoots the ball into the nets and retrieves it with the cord string. The baby dribbles the ball, and when it gets away from him/her, retrieves it by the same process. | 05-14-2015 |
20160023077 | Sport Swing Training Apparatus and Swing System - Generally provided herein are devices to assist swing training in various sports. In some specific embodiments, the device is a baseball/softball, tennis and/or golf swing training system. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038814 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THROWING TECHNIQUE - The present invention is an apparatus and a method for training a throwing technique. The apparatus includes an elongated member, a weighted element, and a flexible joining means. The apparatus may further include a placement means. The elongated member includes a lower end, an upper end, and a body portion. The weighted element has an attachment point, and is movable from a starting position to an ending position. The flexible joining means includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion. The flexible joining means has a predetermined length, is secured about upper end of elongated member, has second end that is secured at attachment point of weighted element, and is movable from a starting position to an ending position. The method includes the steps of: placing the apparatus, balancing on pitching leg, taking an extended stride or lunge toward target, and explosively rotating upper torso rotationally downward. | 02-11-2016 |
20160067578 | TETHERED TRAINING HARNESS - Described herein is a training harness comprising: a harness comprising at least one anchor point connecter; and a retractable tether comprising a casing supporting and storing a rotatable spool, a handle grip connected to the casing, a tether comprising a first end coupled to the spool and a second end configured for reversible coupling to the at least one anchor point connecter, an elastic section at or proximal to the second end. The training harness may be used by children learning a sport, particularly a downhill gliding sport such as skiing or snowboarding. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074728 | TRAINING DEVICES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Training devices, methods of using training devices and systems involving training devices are described. Training devices may include an attachment unit which includes a swivel, a plurality of support members, a first member and a second member. A training device may be configured to a first device, the first device may be moved with the training device configured to it in a desired motion and in as many repetitions as desired, and the training device may be removed from the first device. Training devices may be used in conjunction with hand units, strap units and other devices and/or appendages. | 03-17-2016 |
20160151693 | FOOTBALL TRAINING DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
473425000 | Person held, carried, or attached means is nonmechanical projector | 10 |
20090291779 | FIELD HOCKEY PRACTICE TETHERED ASSEMBLY - A field hockey practice tethered assembly includes a fastener loop, an elastic cord, and a field hockey ball. The elastic cord is secured to the fastener loop on one end of the cord and the field hockey ball on the second end of the cord. The elastic cord includes braided elastic strands within a yarn sheath. | 11-26-2009 |
20090298619 | Training Apparatus and Method - A training system may be provided. The training system may include a ball; an anchoring device; and a tether coupled to the ball and the anchoring device such that the tether extends therebetween. | 12-03-2009 |
20100105502 | Lacrosse Practice Device - A lacrosse practice and/or training device allows a person to practice throwing and catching by themselves. The device includes an anchor mechanism that slides over the top of a lacrosse stick head, a cord, and a ball. A single cord connects the anchor mechanism to the stick head and the ball to the anchor mechanism, so that when the ball is thrown from the stick head, the cord stretches and then contracts, returning the ball back towards the person throwing it. The anchor mechanism is universal, for use with multiple stick heads, and it has vertical parallel braces for stabilization when on the stick head. Additionally, the release point of the cord is positioned at the top of the anchor mechanism, which is clipped onto the scoop or top of the stick head, to provide the user with a more accurate ball release and retract orientation than conventional practice devices. | 04-29-2010 |
20110201458 | Device and Method for Ball-Handling-Skills Training - A ball-handling-skills training device ( | 08-18-2011 |
20130072326 | Training Apparatus - The present invention is based in part on apparatus for athletic training and specifically apparatus and methods for training and improving eye-hand coordination. Additionally, the present invention provides apparatus and methods for aiding athletic training and physical therapy. | 03-21-2013 |
20130267354 | LACROSSE CRADLEBALL - A lacrosse practice ball having a tether extending from the ball and attaching to a lacrosse stick to enable practicing of cradling or other short-range maneuvers is disclosed. In some embodiments, the tether extends from the ball by between 12-24 inches. The ball can have two channels passing through the middle of the ball and offset from one another by an angle, and the tether can pass through the channels. The tether forms a loop that can be knotted to secure the tether to the ball with the knot positioned within one of the channels. The practice ball can secure to any portion of the lacrosse stick using the tether. | 10-10-2013 |
20150038270 | Football Tuck - A training device to develop muscle memory for better ball handling skills for football players. The device comprises a flat stretchable elastic material that is joined to form one arm loop at one end then stretched with a single strap to a finger loop at the other end. The finger loop fits over the index finger. The arm loop is used for the football player to slide up his arm and to fit over the upper part of the bicep. Once in place the football players arm will have correct form to hold the football. At this point the strap will act as a spring so the football player can be trained to have correct control of the football. A football tuck is made of a flat stretchable elastic which causes the arm to form a perfect tuck for the football to fit inside. | 02-05-2015 |
20150057110 | Puck-Sling 1019 - A device to help in the improving of hockey puck handling skills for beginning hockey players and those players who are lacking basic or intermediate skills. | 02-26-2015 |
20150141171 | BALL THROWING TRAINING AND STRENGTHENING DEVICE - This invention relates generally to training a user how to correctly throw a ball, and more specifically, a training, physical, or occupational therapy aid that can be used to strengthen and rehabilitate a user's muscles and joints. | 05-21-2015 |
20160375336 | CATCH AND THROW BALL TRAINING DEVICE - A ball training device having an elongated elastic tether, a ball connected to one end of the tether and a means for attachment the device to the wrist of a user, or to a lacrosse stick, at the other end of the tether. A holder that comprises a co-ordinating plurality of straps that are affixed to the ball is used to attach the ball to the tether. The device is used to practice ball handling skills for catch and throw sports such as baseball, softball, lacrosse and cricket. | 12-29-2016 |
473426000 | Projectile tethered between opposed tether sections | 3 |
20090291780 | ATHLETIC TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An athletic training apparatus to train a player with or without a coach is disclosed. The machine includes a collapsible frame, a striking structure, a coaching cage, and one moveable member. The collapsible frame provides a height adjustment mechanism to allow partial collapsibility of the frame during storage or movement. The striking structure couples detachably to the collapsible frame. A player or coach selects the striking structure in accordance with desired goals of an athletic training session. The coaching cage is incorporated within the collapsible frame. The coaching cage assists the coach to in real-time provide an unobstructed view of a player's body position and player motion; thereby, coach's real-time observations and feedback train a player's movements to achieve a hit to a defined target or objective. A movable member transports the collapsible frame between a first location and a second location with minimal disassembly. | 11-26-2009 |
20110136594 | VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE SYSTEM - A volleyball practice system that includes a support frame with an attached reduced size volleyball practice net, a catch net, a removable and selectively positionable suspended ball attached to the support frame by a plurality of tethers, and a selectively removable electronic speed sensor and indicator device attached to the support frame for indicating the speed of the volleyball as it travels transversely to a vertical planar surface of the practice net. | 06-09-2011 |
20110165970 | TENNIS TRAINING DEVICE - A device for practicing tennis strokes that enables a user to develop a correct reflex action and a proper stance while playing tennis, including at least: a supporting structure ( | 07-07-2011 |
473428000 | Projectile slidable along a line | 5 |
20120238382 | Batting Swing Improvement Device - A batting swing improvement device is provided which includes a line, a bat, and the bat having at least one slot spanning the line. In addition, balls may be strung on the line and thrust along the line by a rod to replicate a pitch. A person may then swing the bat, and if properly swung, the line will enter the slot in the bat and the bat will hit the ball. Furthermore, the line may be manipulated and/or positioned to replicate different pitches. | 09-20-2012 |
20130116068 | BASEBALL SWING LINE TRAINER - A baseball swing line trainer for learning proper baseball bat swing technique has first and second balls on a line or cord. The first ball is slidable along the cord and may be the target ball. The second ball is an alignment or position ball. When the batter executes a level swing, the target ball slides along the cord. Bat contact with the cord or the position ball indicates an improper swing. | 05-09-2013 |
20140235373 | Batting Ball On A Cable Having A Low Friction Surface To Provide Proper Swing Technique and Muscle Memory - A batting ball is slidably mounted on a line having a low friction surface to provide proper swing technique and muscle memory. A hook and eye turnbuckle is connected to an end of the cable by a thimble and clamp set. A swivel snap hook is connected to an end of the cable by a thimble and clamp set located opposite the hook and eye turn buckle. A bushing with a central opening is inserted and affixed into the ball opening. The bushing has a threaded end connected to an outer wall of the bushing. The central opening of the bushing will receive the cable. The balls are mounted onto the cable with a washer located at each end between the attaching elements and the balls. The washers act as a barrier to prevent the balls from being penetrated by the thimble and clamp set upon impact. | 08-21-2014 |
20150141172 | Baseball Training Methods and Systems - A training device, comprising a plurality of track bars mounted to vertical posts with a plurality of tracks extending between the track bars forming a swing plane guide that can be used to guide a batter's swing along a bat path. In various exemplary embodiments, movable balls are positioned on one or more of the tracks, and the tracks are made of bungee cord. | 05-21-2015 |
20150360112 | Tennis Training Aids - A tennis teaching aid comprises a stand and a ball ( | 12-17-2015 |
473429000 | Tether pivotally attached for orbital revolution | 15 |
20100009784 | VOLLEYBALL APPROACH AND HIT TRAINER - A volleyball approach and hit trainer mountable upon a volleyball net provided with a ball coupled to a cord coupled to a frame at a connection point. The ball retained above and offset forward of the top of the volleyball net, rotatable around the connection point. | 01-14-2010 |
20100130312 | Sport training apparatus - A device is disclosed to improve the accuracy of a sport participant in the kicking or handling of a ball. A first version includes a ball attached by a tether to a vertical pole. The pole and tether limit the ball's freedom and allows the ball to rotate about the pole and return to a trainee after being struck by the trainee. A second version provides a frame mounted on the pole whereby the tether is attached to a top section of the pole. A third version includes a frame that rotates about the pole and may accept a plurality of tether attachments. Another version includes a single or double loop attached to the ball through which the tether extends. Yet another version includes a harness that encircles a ball. The ball may be a soccer ball, a baseball, a volleyball, an American football, a medicine ball or a basketball. | 05-27-2010 |
20110021295 | FOOTBALL KICKING APPARATUS - A football kicking apparatus having a football and a stand with one end supported by a ground surface and a second end positioned above the ground support surface by a distance greater than the length of the football. The football is positioned within a sling which, in turn, is rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis to the second end of the stand. In practice, a soccer style football kicker kicks the football which, after multiple rotations about the second end of the stand depending upon the force of the kick, will reposition itself for a subsequent kick. | 01-27-2011 |
20110065533 | TETHERED BALL GAME PREPARED FOR BEING CONNECTED TO A WATER SUPPLY - The invention relates to a tethered ball game system comprising a vertical pole secured in its one end such as to the ground, a ball, a tether which in the one end is connected to connecting means of said system, and in the other end is connected to said ball, and a water unit with connecting means for connecting the water unit to a pressurised water supply, said water unit is suitable for spraying water, wherein the tethered ball game system comprises direction control means prepared for directing said sprayed water in one or more directions, said directions are being controlled in dependency of the movement of the ball. | 03-17-2011 |
20110269579 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS - A volleyball training device includes a telescoping vertical member having a height adjustable between a predetermined minimum and maximum height. The telescoping vertical member has a lower end adapted to be mounted in the ground and an upper end. A horizontal member having a first end and a second end is attached to the upper end of the telescoping vertical member adjacent to the first end thereof. A flexible member having a first end and a second end is connected adjacent to the second end of the horizontal member at a first end thereof. A volleyball holder is coupled to the second end of the flexible member and is adapted to securely hold a volleyball in a manner which allows a user to strike a top portion thereof when the volleyball is positioned within the volleyball holder. | 11-03-2011 |
20110287871 | BALL GAME TRAINING APPARATUS - A ball game training apparatus includes a positioning device, a first pivot device connected to the positioning device and turnable relative to the positioning device in X-axis direction, a second pivot device connected to the first pivot device and turnable relative to the first pivot device in Y-axis direction, and a driven device connected to the second pivot device and turnable relative to the second pivot device and having a force-receiving ball disposed remote from the second pivot device and strikable to move by an external force. | 11-24-2011 |
20110319203 | SPORTS DEVICE FOR PRACTICING HITTING A BALL/BALL-LIKE OBJECT/PUCK - This present invention is a sports device for practicing hitting a ball/ball-like object/puck, comprising an arm member mounted rotatably and substantially horizontal on a base in hitting practice mode, with the ball/ball-like object/puck positioned at the outer end of the arm member by a plurality of elastic members. The height of the ball/ball-like object/puck from the surface the hitter stands on is easily adjusted by a plurality of height adjusting members. The preferred embodiment of the arm member is multi-sectional. With the base substantially contiguous to the surface the hitter stands on, the present invention is used to practice driving and chipping in golf; and slap-shot and back-hand in ice hockey; and shooting in field hockey. When practicing hitting in golf and hockey, the player is free from constantly bending to position or retrieve the ball/ball-like object/puck. | 12-29-2011 |
20130012340 | BASEBALL SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A swing training device. A plurality of legs is pivotally connected to a base. A bottom support tube is rigidly connected to the base. A height adjustment tube is inserted into the bottom support tube. The height of the height adjustment tube is controlled by a height adjustment controller. A lower band holder is rigidly connected to the upper end of the height adjustment tube. A band tube is positioned between the lower band holder at its lower end and an upper band holder at its upper end. A plurality of elastic bands are connected between the lower band holder and the upper band holder. A pivot piece is rigidly connected to the upper band holder. A rotation stick having a hittable ball is pivotally connected to the pivot piece. The bottom support tube, the height adjustment tube and the band tube form a rotation axis. When a user hits the ball then the ball and the rotation stick rotate about the rotation axis in an initial rotation direction causing the elastic bands to stretch and wrap around the band tube. The elastic bands then act as a spring causing the ball and rotation stick to rotate back in an opposite direction to simulate a pitch to the user so that the user can hit again. For easy transport and storage, the rotation stick pivots downward and the legs pivot upwards so that they are all parallel with the rotation axis. | 01-10-2013 |
20130157785 | SPORTS PRACTICING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sports practicing system includes: a lever arm including an aperture; at least one ball secured to the lever arm; a pivot about which the lever arm rotates; an upper member to which the pivot is connected, the upper member including first and second ends; a base for placement on a ground, the base supporting the upper member; and an elastic strap stretched from the first end of the upper member to the second end of the upper member, an inner portion of the strap intersecting the pivot so the strap deflects the lever arm and the ball when the lever arm rotates about the pivot due to the ball being struck. | 06-20-2013 |
20140057742 | Ball-Striking Training Apparatus - An apparatus for an athlete to train or practice ball-striking techniques. The apparatus comprises a base, a stand, an arm, and a bearing assembly connected to a tethered ball via a rope. The athlete may strike or volley the ball in order to produce a substantially circular orbit about the bearing assembly, indicating proper form and technique. If the athlete strikes the ball with improper form or technique, the ball may orbit the bearing assembly in a substantially non-circular orbit, such as an oval. The ball may be any suitable ball from a number of sports where correct form and technique for striking or volleying a ball is desired. By way of example, the ball may be preferably a soccer ball, a volley ball, a baseball, among others. | 02-27-2014 |
20140213392 | BALL HITTING PRACTICE DEVICE AND BALL - The present invention is a device to be used to practice hitting a ball. The device according to the invention suspends a ball at a variety of positions movable along three axes. The ball is removably connected to a flexible line having a first side magnet thereon. The user can select if the first-end magnet will rise or fall when the removable ball is struck and the first-end magnet is hit and/or swings a predetermined amount by using either a counterweight or a connector-magnet attached to an adjustment peg fixedly attached to a vertical support. When using the connector-magnet, the user can also select the amount of force required to dislodge the connector-magnet from a metallic component on the vertical support. The present invention is also the ball having metallic components inside which can be safely used with or without the device. The device is safer than existing devices and it produces better results due to its configuration. | 07-31-2014 |
20140256475 | BATTING TRAINING APPARATUS - It is one aspect of the present invention to provide a batting training apparatus for simulation ball trajectory prior to, during, and after the ball is impacted by a piece of sporting equipment such as a baseball bat. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a ball connected to a rotating tab wherein the tab is secured to a bearing configured to rotate within a bearing housing. The bearing housing may be mounted to a vertical support structure such as a pole or post. | 09-11-2014 |
20140323248 | Baseball Training Device - A portable training apparatus for assisting a user in developing ball batting skills is provided for use by either right or left handed batters. The apparatus releasably attaches to an existing structure, such as a chain-link fence. A post has a foot and a plurality of stabilizing members for attaching the post to a fence. A rotational means supplies the user a ball to hit. | 10-30-2014 |
20150360107 | Soccer Training Device - A soccer training device is disclosed to improve the accuracy of a sport participant in the kicking of a soccer ball. The invention develops a soccer player's ball control using all parts of the foot including: first touch, striking, dribbling, trapping, rolling, and passing. The invention is made up of 5 main parts: Tethered Soccer Ball, Adjustable Rope, X-Y Rotation device, Base Plate and a Digital Counter/Timer which keeps track of the rotations. The training device comprises a weighted ground level base plate that supports the X-Y rotation device. The horizontal and vertical rotating axis apparatus extends upward and outward attaching to a tethered soccer ball. The ball attachment is connected to the apparatus with a rope. When kicked, the device allows for the ball to move across the floor in an uniform 360° motion. The device minimizes friction at the axis points and absorbs inertia allowing the ball to roll on the floor minimizing bounce at maximum acceleration for repeated rotations and constant delivery without rope fraying, encumbrance to the kicker, and base plate movement. | 12-17-2015 |
20160375334 | ROTATING TRAINING DEVICE FOR KICKING A SOCCER BALL OR FOOTBALL - A portable training device to practice kicking a soccer ball, football or kicking target. The device includes a stationary base on a supporting surface and a platform coupled to the base. The platform is configured to hold one or two balls or kicking targets used for performing simulated kicks. The platform is capable of supporting a person or trainee with a plant foot placed on top of the platform's vertical axis of rotation. When the ball is kicked, the platform and ball rotate, with the kicker on top of the platform and the kicker's foot maintaining contact with the ball during the rotation around the vertical axis of rotation, whereby the platform uses a braking means to come to a gradual stop. A stabilizing means is coupled to the platform for the trainee to hold while kicking the ball or target. | 12-29-2016 |
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20090163301 | Baseball Practice Systems - Baseball practice systems are provided. In this regard, a representative baseball practice system includes: a backstop; a ball; a suspension assembly operative to suspend the ball in a strike zone, the suspension assembly having a first cantilevered arm and a damping assembly, the damping assembly being operative to damp motions of the ball as the ball returns to a rest position after having been struck, the cantilevered arm supporting a portion of the damping assembly; and a tether assembly comprising at least one line operative to assist in establishing the rest position of the ball. | 06-25-2009 |
20110124442 | Multiple sport training device - A one player sports training apparatus which allows for the user to play multiple sports alone. The game is played between two telescoping poles and utilizes an elastic return system of which a ball is attached. Each pole has a bearing assembly on top that makes it stable and does not allow the game to tangle. The user hits the ball and has the ball return close to the original position because of the elastics stretching and retracting which creates velocity. The balls used are tennis ball, soccerball, football, hockey puck, Frisbee, golf ball, and rugby ball. | 05-26-2011 |
20110244992 | BASEBALL HITTING APPARATUS - A collapsible and portable baseball hitting apparatus including vertical members connected to an adjustable horizontal member having a tether and baseball suspended therefrom. In another configuration, the horizontal member can fold toward the vertical members, exposing a ball tee from which a user can place a ball for hitting. | 10-06-2011 |
20150367219 | Basketball Training Device - A basketball training device allows a player to practice shooting and rebounding a basketball. The device includes a pole. A tether is positioned in and extends through an interior of the pole. A free end of the tether extends otuwardly of the pole. A ball is removably attached to the free end of the tether. A ball coupler releasably couples the ball to the free end of the tether. A backboard system is coupled to the pole. The backboard system includes a backboard, a hoop coupled to and extending outwardly from a front side of the backboard and a net coupled to and extending downwardly from the hoop. | 12-24-2015 |
20160030826 | BATTING TRAINING APPARATUS - It is one aspect of the present invention to provide a batting training apparatus for simulating ball trajectory prior to, during, and after the ball is impacted by a piece of sporting equipment such as a baseball bat. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a ball connected to a rotating tab wherein the tab is secured to a bearing configured to rotate within a bearing housing. The bearing housing may be mounted to a vertical support structure such as a pole or post. | 02-04-2016 |
20160158618 | APPARATUS FOR HITTING A BALL AND A BALL ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for hitting a ball is disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame structure including base footings, a support structure, and a canopy structure. The apparatus also includes a dampening material connected to the canopy structure and draped towards the support structure. The apparatus also includes a guide wire connected to the frame structure and having a central anchor structure. The apparatus also includes a ball assembly including a connection structure and a ball, the ball assembly being connected to the central anchor structure of the guide wire via the connection structure. The guide wire and ball assembly hang from the canopy structure with the guide wire in a V-shape that allows the ball to swing back-and-forth pendulum style. | 06-09-2016 |