Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
473447000 | For game using elevated, horizontally disposed goal or target (e.g., for basketball, etc.) | 75 |
20080261728 | Collapsible ball game practice device - A collapsible ball game practice device is comprised of a plurality of sections, each section above a lower section being substantially collapsible into the lower section. Detent structure is provided on an upper portion of each lower section and a lower portion of each upper section to secure each upper section when raised to its raised condition. A mounting structure is provided on the bottom of the lowermost section for releasably securing the device to a basketball playing surface. Arms may be rotated to various positions. The arms may be collapsed and slid on a carrier into the uppermost section. A head structure may also be slid into the uppermost section. The sections may be collapsed such that all of them may be collapsed into the lowest section. A handle is provided in the top of the head structure for carrying the entire assembly. The collapsed device may be easily transported and/or stored. The device is particularly useful as a defensive dummy in practicing the games of basketball and volleyball. | 10-23-2008 |
20080280704 | Basketball shooting training aid and method of use - A training aid for improving a player's skill in shooting a basketball. The training aid includes a substantially planar surface and foot positioning indicia viewable on the planar surface. The foot positioning indicia include a lead foot indicia and a plurality of trailing foot indicia. Each of the trailing foot indicia define a separate foot placement position for the player's trailing foot wherein the training aid is usable by players having different sizes by selecting one of the plurality trailing foot indicia appropriate for the size of the player and using the lead foot indicia and the selected one of the trailing foot indicia to define suitable lead and trailing foot positions for the player when shooting the basketball. The planar surface may take the form of the upper surface of a floor mat repositionable on the court and having alignment indicia for properly positioning the mat. | 11-13-2008 |
20080312010 | STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE CAPTURE WITH PERFORMANCE OUTCOME PREDICTION IN SPORTING ENVIRONMENTS - Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments. | 12-18-2008 |
20090042673 | BASKETBALL GAME, PACKAGE, AND METHOD - The use of spot locations that are freely movable with respect to one another and that include different uses for each side is an improvement over the prior art. A basketball game includes at least one ball, a playing surface, a support structure, a backboard, a hoop, and a plurality of spot locations, and may further include a timekeeping device. Each spot location has a first surface which may include a first plurality of raised dimples arranged thereon and a second surface, in opposition to the first surface, which may include a second plurality of raised dimples arranged thereon. The first surface has a first marking thereon and the second surface has a second marking thereon. On at least one spot location, the first marking differs from the second marking. Additionally, a basketball game package and method of playing a basketball game utilize aspects of the basketball game. | 02-12-2009 |
20090111617 | Basketball dribble device - A basket ball dribble device that has two legs, with each leg; and a rigid cross-member extending between the tops of the legs | 04-30-2009 |
20090149281 | Basketball and soccer training device and associated method - A basketball or soccer training device has a base, a body having a lower body portion and an upper body portion with the lower body portion overlying the base. The upper body portion has a first pair of arms projecting generally outwardly in generally-opposite directions and a second pair of arms projecting generally upwardly in relative spaced relationship. The lower body portion may have a pair of legs terminating in weighted feet. The base may be hollow and be dimensioned and structured to receive an inflatable, basketball training device when in deflated condition. A corresponding method is provided. | 06-11-2009 |
20090156333 | Collapsible ball game practice device - A collapsible ball game practice device is comprised of a plurality of sections, each section above a lower section being substantially collapsible into the lower section. Detent structure is provided on an upper portion of each lower section and a lower portion of each upper section to secure each upper section when raised to its raised condition. A mounting structure is provided on the bottom of the lowermost section for releasably securing the device to a basketball playing surface. Arms may be angularly adjusted to various positions in two orthogonal directions. These adjustments may be made by two angularly adjustable structures located near the upper end of the arms. The arms may be collapsed and slid on a carrier into the uppermost section. A head structure may also be slid into the uppermost section. The sections may be collapsed such that all of them may be collapsed into the lowest section. A handle is provided in the top of the head structure for carrying the entire assembly. The collapsed device may be easily transported and/or stored. The device is particularly useful as a defensive dummy in practicing the games of basketball and volleyball. | 06-18-2009 |
20100160093 | BASKETBALL TRAINING DEVICE - There is a basketball training device configured to block a low-arc basketball shot. The training device includes a base configured to support the basketball training device. The training device also includes a plurality of support members adjustably coupled to an end of the base and configured to extend horizontally therefrom when in an extended mode thereby providing a wider base. The training device includes a telescoping member coupled to an end of the base. The training device includes a net selectably coupled to an end of the telescoping member and configured to alter any basketball shot, which is lower that a top end of the net mechanism. The net mechanism is transparent configured to provide a clear view of the basketball rim. The basketball training device includes a plurality of wheels coupled to the plurality of support members configured to transport the basketball training device about a basketball court. | 06-24-2010 |
20100227715 | Basketball training aid - A basketball training device to allow basketball coaches, basketball trainers, or basketball instructors to simulate the physical contact of the sport for their players without causing injury to those players. The training device is comprised of a plastic pole with three areas of thick foam padding encased in vinyl fabric. The device is to be held at the grip/s with one or both hands. The device makes it possible to practice many of the situations where contact occurs in the game of basketball in a practice or drill setting safely. Practice scenarios include; making lay-ups or other shots around the basket while being fouled, being fouled on a dribble drive to the basket, a player fighting through contact to set or receive a screen, and fouling a perimeter player on a pass to the post and then quickly fouling the post player while finishing the play. | 09-09-2010 |
20100267495 | Basketball Shooting Trainer Device - A basketball shooting trainer device that is configured to be attached to a basketball rim is provided that includes a bracket having at least one interior side wall defining, a tubular cavity extending longitudinally through the bracket, wherein the tubular cavity has a diameter approximately equal to a diameter of the basketball rim, and a flexibly-rigid elongated member attached to the bracket, wherein the flexibly-rigid elongated member extends substantially vertical with respect to the bracket's normal operating position. | 10-21-2010 |
20100267496 | BASKETBALL SHOOTING TRAINING DEVICE - A basketball shooting training device includes: a ring extension; an elevator pole to raise the height of the ring extension; and a base to support the ring extension and the elevator pole. | 10-21-2010 |
20110143868 | TRAINING DEVICES FOR TRAJECTORY-BASED SPORTS - Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting. | 06-16-2011 |
20110207561 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TEACHING A BASKETBALL DRIBBLER TO HAVE OPTIMAL CONTROL OVER THE BASKETBALL - Systems, devices and methods for teaching a basketball dribbler to have optimal control over the basketball, especially when transitioning from one dribble/move to the another, by establishing continuity that demands that the ball has to be back at a certain place at a certain time. The dribbler identifies and maintains a consistent organized rhythm, according to a consistent beat while executing particular dribbling basketball movements. The consistent beat may be a consistent tick or flash (audio and/or visual) at a number of different tempos. | 08-25-2011 |
20110244993 | System and Method for Training a Basketball Player - The disclosure describes a method and apparatus for training a basketball player proper movement of a player's feet. The method includes positioning a stand at a generally central location in front of a player's body, with a first foot slightly ahead of the second. The ball is positioned on the stand, then the player grabs the ball from the stand, steps over the stand, squares up to the basket and shoots the ball. | 10-06-2011 |
20110263356 | BASKETBALL SHOOTING TARGET - The invention is directed to a novel and unique basketball shooting target removably connected to a basketball goal. The target is an object that includes a female member having a female member core and female outer layer and a male member having a male member core and male outer layer. The female member core includes female lock flanges and female contact surfaces for engaging the male member core. The male member core has buttons that each includes respective cam locks configured for releasable engagement with female lock flanges on a female core to prevent horizontal movement. The male member core has male contact surfaces for engaging the female contact surfaces of the female member to prevent vertical movement. In operation, the male and female members removably connect with one another to engage a netting of a basketball goal and prevent movement relative to one another in horizontal or vertical direction. | 10-27-2011 |
20120046134 | BASKETBALL SHOOTING TRAINER DEVICE - A basketball shooting trainer device configured to attach to a basketball rim is provided and includes a bracket comprising at least one interior side wall defining a tubular cavity extending longitudinally through the bracket, wherein the tubular cavity has a diameter approximately equal to a diameter of the basketball rim, at least one cylindrically-shaped exterior side wall, wherein the exterior side wall has a diameter greater than the diameter of the tubular cavity. Also included is a flexibly-rigid elongated member attached to the bracket, wherein the elongated member includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a base wherein the elongated member extends substantially vertically in a substantially perpendicular direction from a horizontal plane defined by the basketball rim. Further included is a base securing hook-and-loop fastener arrangement disposed between the inner surface of the base and the exterior wall of the bracket. | 02-23-2012 |
20120058842 | MAGIC ARC - The purpose of the shooting aid is to provide the basketball player with a visual trajectory of the correct path from the free throw line to the basketball hoop. The unique Tubular Arc Guide design offers the basketball player one of the most effective methods to increase their ability to make a higher percentage of free throws. | 03-08-2012 |
20120115651 | Basketball Training Systems and Methods - Basketball training systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a basketball training apparatus includes a first rim and a second rim. The first rim has a center and the second rim has a center. The first rim rotates about its center and the second rim revolves about the center of the first rim. | 05-10-2012 |
20120115652 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BASKETBALL DEFENSE TRAINING, FOOTBALL INTERCEPTION TRAINING, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY - This invention discloses a method and multiple batons intended for sports training and physical therapy. First and second embodiment batons are intended, primarily, as a basketball defensive drill training device. The first embodiment baton is intended, secondarily, as a football hand-coordination training device. The third embodiment baton is intended, primarily, as a football and rugby hand-coordination training device. The second embodiment baton is further intended for use as a hand-coordination or foot-coordination device for other sports using spherical balls, such as soccer and volleyball. Finally, any of the four disclosed batons, and primarily, the first embodiment baton, are further intended to be used by physical therapists in rehabilitation exercises where eye-hand coordination and peripheral vision improvements are targeted, such as is the case with stroke or accident patients. | 05-10-2012 |
20120172155 | SKIS AND HANDLEBAR ACCESSORIES FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING SLEDS - A training sled including a pair of nonlinear runners of tubular construction arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane. A head crossbar of tubular construction may extend between first ends of the runners and may be joined thereto so as to form a continuous tubular U-shaped member with the runners. A weight bearing member may be affixed to and extend between the pair of nonlinear runners near mid-sections thereof. A rear crossbar of tubular construction may extend between and may be disposed above the plane of the runners proximate second ends thereof and may be joined thereto opposite the head crossbar, so as to present a rearward facing surface against which force may be applied. The training sled may include a removable handlebar in a variety of configurations. A ski accessory may be configured to removably attach to the training sled. The ski accessory may include a pair of nonlinear skis arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane. A friction-reducing layer may be disposed on a bottom portion of each of the pair of skis. A ski head crossbar may extend between head ends of the pair of skis. A ski rear crossbar may extend between rear ends of the pair of skis. Attachment arms may be disposed on an inner portion of each of the pair of skis and may be configured to removably attach to the athletic training sled. | 07-05-2012 |
20120208660 | Interactive basketball trainer - This invention presents a basketball training device which resembles a mannequin that defends against basketball players with a series of blocking motions. When proximity sensor | 08-16-2012 |
20130005513 | TRAINING BASKETBALL - A training game ball is described having cues for visually indicating the rotational alignment of the ball when it is thrown. If the ball is improperly thrown so that the axis of rotation does not stay perpendicular to the direction of flight, then the rotational alignment cue line will appear to wobble as the ball travels. The ball also has a rotational speed cue formed from a plurality of spaced panels arranged parallel with the alignment cue. If the ball is thrown with a high rotational speed, the panels will appear to the player as a solid line. Still further, the ball also includes hand alignment cues for assisting a player in properly positioning his or her hands for throwing the ball. Each of the cues may have a different appearance, so that they may be visually distinguished. | 01-03-2013 |
20130040765 | Luminous attachable basketball training device - The present invention relates to glow in the dark luminous attachable basketball rim, somewhat tubular and circular, more particularly, to a flexible luminous glow in the dark, also marked with reflectors positioned equidistantly of each other, to provide better visibility with targeting features to assist the shooter at basketball rims. Currently basketball rims only have a net affixed to them and have no distinguishing features to aim at besides the backboard and do not glow at night. | 02-14-2013 |
20130095960 | TRAINING DEVICES FOR TRAJECTORY-BASED SPORTS - Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting. | 04-18-2013 |
20130143694 | Basketball Dribble Device - A basketball dribble device is provided that has an upright structure, which may be a rigid semicircular device, a rigid circular device or a rigid square device. Support members keep the device in an upright position. | 06-06-2013 |
20130184105 | SPORT TRAINING BALL - A sport training ball for use underwater includes a resilient spherical body. An internal chamber is positioned within the resilient spherical body and configured to receive a low-density medium having a density less than water. A buoyancy reduction device is positioned within the resilient spherical body and configured to have a density greater than or equal to water. | 07-18-2013 |
20140004979 | Basketball Footwork Development | 01-02-2014 |
20140171229 | BALL SHOOTING TRAINING APPARATUS - A ball shooting training apparatus comprises a support member. An arm receiving strut is coupled to the support member and extends in a rearward direction, and is configured for receiving an upper arm of a user. A guide support configured for receiving a forearm of the user is coupled to the support member and extends upward to a distal end to form a substantially 90 degree angle with the arm receiving strut. A support rod is coupled to the support member and extends upward from the arm receiving strut. A shot completion engagement is disposed at or near the distal end of the support rod, and in front of and above the distal end of the guide support. | 06-19-2014 |
20140200102 | Adjustable Basketball Training Apparatus - An adjustable basketball training apparatus comprising an upper portion having a horizontal obstruction supported by one or more support members and a lower portion movably attached to said support members such that the height of the horizontal obstruction may be adjusted to force a player to release a basketball with a desirable trajectory toward the intended target, such as a basket or another player, and methods for use thereof. The training apparatus is adjustable and may include vertical obstructions extending from the horizontal obstruction, attachments that simulate all or part of a defender, means for distracting a player, and a ball storage rack. | 07-17-2014 |
20140206479 | TRAJECTORY DETECTION AND FEEDBACK SYSTEM - A disclosed device provides a trajectory detection and feedback system. The system is capable of detecting one or more moving objects in free flight, analyzing a trajectory of each object and providing immediate feedback information to a human that has launched the object into flight, and/or one or more observers in the area. In a particular embodiment, a non-intrusive machine vision system that remotely detects trajectories of moving objects may be used to evaluate trajectory parameters for a basketball shot at a basketball hoop by a player. The feedback information, such as a trajectory entry angle into the basketball hoop and/or an entry velocity into the hoop for the shot, may be output to the player in an auditory format using a sound projection device. The system may be operable to be set-up and to operate in a substantially autonomous manner. | 07-24-2014 |
20140221131 | SKIS AND HANDLEBAR ACCESSORIES FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING SLEDS - A training sled including a pair of nonlinear runners is disclosed arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane. A head crossbar may extend between first ends of the runners and may be joined thereto so as to form a U-shaped member with the runners. A weight bearing member may be affixed to and extend between the pair of nonlinear runners near mid-sections thereof. A rear crossbar may extend between and may be disposed above the plane of the runners proximate second ends thereof and may be joined thereto opposite the head crossbar. | 08-07-2014 |
20140256477 | BALL, PARTICULARLY FOR BASKETBALL PRACTICE, AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURE METHOD - The invention relates to a ball, particularly for basketball practice, and to the method for manufacturing same. The ball includes an inflatable bladder ( | 09-11-2014 |
20140287853 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THROW TRAINING | 09-25-2014 |
20140335976 | TRAINING SYSTEM FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT - A training system for skill development may include a device that includes a casing having an internal housing and an outside surface. A plurality of number displays may be enclosed within the internal housing of the casing. A circuit board may be enclosed within the internal housing of the casing and connected to the plurality of number displays. A power source may be attached to the casing. At least one upper arm comprising an upper arm joint may be attached to the outside surface of the casing. At least one lower arm comprising a lower arm joint may be attached to the outside surface of the casing. A fastening device may be attached to the at least one lower arm. The training system may be placed on a surface and be used to help develop the skill of a person keeping their eyes up while performing a function. | 11-13-2014 |
20140378248 | BASKETBALL TRAINING ARTICLE AND METHOD - A basketball throw training device is provided and includes, a device support structure, a ball path indictor, wherein the ball path indictor includes a top indicator surface having a first indicator end separated from a second indicator end via an indicator center portion, wherein the ball path indicator is movably associated with the device support structure such that the ball path indicator is configurable between varying heights, wherein the first indicator end is configurable to a first height and the second indicator end is configurable to a second height. | 12-25-2014 |
20150038271 | BASKETBALL TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A basketball training device that is usable trains basketball players to sweep the ball low when dribbling against and opposing player or protect the ball if they are being defended by an opposing player with high hands is disclosed. The training device includes a base with a friction surface to engage the gym floor. Upright fibers are able to bend upon contact with a ball and regain their original position. | 02-05-2015 |
20150087448 | Tensile Basketball Shooting Skill Training Device - Disclosed is a tension basketball shooting motor skill acquisition apparatus, comprising a horizontal-shaft, a rotating-arm, a sphere and a ball-axle passing through the sphere, wherein the horizontal-shaft and the ball-axle are connected via the rotating-arm, the sphere rotates around the ball-axle, the sphere, and the ball-axle and the rotating-arm rotate around the horizontal-shaft together, there is at least one device or spring between the sphere (or a fixed part of the sphere) and the rotating-arm which limits or releases the rotation of the sphere around the ball-axle; a hinge fixed on the sphere, a fingers-plate with a laser transmitter going though it connected to the hinge, wherein the fingers-plate rotates around the hinge. By means of the fingers-plate, the hinge, the sphere and the ball-axle rotating together around the horizontal-shaft and under extreme tension and guide of laser beam, the whole process of shooting at the basket is simulated orientationally. The invention is principally used for beginners to master and bring up to standard the action of shooting at the basket, acquiring movement techniques for shooting, and it is also suitable for professional basketball players to correct and hone their movements, and to get the correct feeling prior to competitions or when resting at competition venues, increasing the hit ratio. The invention can also be used as a toy and entertainment or be fixedly installed at the sides of a basketball courts or in parks or squares for the public to do exercises with. | 03-26-2015 |
20150141174 | SPORTS TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD | 05-21-2015 |
20150328518 | Basketball Shooting Instruction Device - A basketball shooting instruction device for use on a ground surface is provided with a feet positioning assembly, a support pole fixedly connected to a foundation juncture of the feet positioning assembly, and a shot box positioned on an upper end of the support pole. | 11-19-2015 |
20150328519 | Elastic band that can be applied to a basketball and used for tactile and visual guidance for throwing or shooting a basketball - An elastic band that can be applied to a standard basketball in order to create a training basketball to assist with proper and consistent shooting technique. The removable band can be applied to any standard basketball to offer hand alignment cues for assisting a player in properly placing their fingers and hands in preparation for throwing or “shooting” a ball. The removable band can also be applied to offer a visual cue indicating the proper rotational alignment of the ball upon being thrown or “shot”. If the ball is thrown or “shot” correctly, the band will stay perpendicular to the direction of flight, and provide the user with immediate feedback that the proper technique was used. | 11-19-2015 |
20160051880 | Basketball shooting training and ball return - A training device for thrown or pitched balls at a target is disclosed, especially useful for basketball training, in which a hyperbolic paraboloid surface deflects the approaching ball at a known angle in a manner in which the returned ball will strike a mat. The mat includes indicia which can be diagnostically useful in determining the proper correction to the throw or pitch. | 02-25-2016 |
20160096067 | BASKETBALL NET WHICH DETECTS SHOTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE SUCCESSFULLY - A made-shot-detecting net system is configured to determine when a basketball passes through the net. The system uses a strand of conductive material that is laced through the net, an electrical property (e.g., resistance) of which changes (e.g., increases) as the net—and hence the strand of conductive material—is stretched. By filtering out steady-state components of a voltage signal obtained from the net, instances where the net is being stretched can be identified. A value obtained by integrating (i.e., summing) the voltage output over the course of a stretch event is compared to various thresholds to identify the nature of the event. In certain embodiments, the fact that a shot has been made is transmitted wirelessly to a basketball-performance tracking application running on a mobile electronic computing device. | 04-07-2016 |
20160121184 | GUIDED LIGHT SYSTEM FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING AND USE - A system for training an athlete by using a light array to aid in focusing the athlete's eyes on a target is provided. The system includes a light assembly positioned proximal to a basketball rim. The system further includes a tracking module configured for determining a shot position relative to the basketball rim, and a control module in communication with the tracking module and configured for illuminating a portion of the light assembly that faces the shot position. | 05-05-2016 |
473448000 | Hoop-opening reducer or means for improving arch of ball shot toward goal or target | 6 |
20080274839 | Basketball Rim Attachment - A basketball practice device including a C-shaped ring capable circumferential contraction from its normal unrestrained configuration to reduce the diameter of the rim of a basketball goal including means to facilitate the installation and removal of the same. | 11-06-2008 |
20080300073 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A BASKETBALL RIM ATTACHMENT - An adjustment device for a basketball rim attachment is disclosed. The basketball rim attachment includes a generally C-shaped ring capable of circumferential contraction from its normal unrestrained configuration. The coupling device is employed to cause the circumferential contraction of the ring to facilitate the installation and removal of the basketball rim attachment to and from a rim of a basketball goal. | 12-04-2008 |
20100261558 | TRAINING APPARATUS, GLOVE AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING BASKETBALL SHOOTING SKILLS - A system and training method adapted to assist an individual in improving his or her basketball shooting skills and accuracy. The system includes an apparatus and glove that can be used independently or together. The apparatus is adapted for mounting to a basketball rim and includes flexible paddles for mounting to the rim so that the paddles project upwardly from the rim. The glove is adapted to be worn on the shooting hand and includes fingers, wrist and backhand portions. The fingers portion has three separate sleeves interconnected by elastic webs therebetween. The backhand portion interconnects the fingers portion to the wrist portion. The glove is configured so that the three middle fingers of the shooting hand are individually inserted into the sleeves and elastically held together by the webs, while allowing the thumb and outer finger of the shooting hand to spread outward and support the basketball during shooting. | 10-14-2010 |
20110312448 | Adjustable Basketball Device - An adjustable basketball device includes a support, a backboard coupled to the support, a mounting structure coupled to the backboard, an adjustment mechanism movably coupled to the mounting structure, and an adjustable rim supported by the mounting structure and engaged with the adjustment mechanism. The adjustable rim is adjustable between a first configuration in which the rim defines an opening with a first diameter, and a second configuration in which the opening of the rim defines an opening with a second diameter different than the first diameter. | 12-22-2011 |
20120309566 | Basketball Training Device - An improved basketball training device comprising a substantially semi-elliptical U-shaped rim device, which is designed to allow a user to safely and rapidly install or remove the device from an existing standard sized rim that is attached to a backboard of a raised basketball goal. The training device compels players to use proper arch when shooting in order to pass the basketball through the goal. | 12-06-2012 |
20160045802 | BASKETBALL RIM REDUCER AND REBOUNDER - A reducer for a basketball rim has a circular reducer ring having a diameter less than the basketball rim. Rim clips may be slidably positioned on pins extending radially outwardly on the reducer ring. The clips may have a tube section adapted to fit onto the basketball rim. A rebounder may be attached onto the reducer, or to the rim. The rebounder may have a plurality of spokes with outer ends of the spokes attached to a circular rebounder ring and inner ends of the spokes attached to a central hub. The spokes may have at least one concave section and one convex section. | 02-18-2016 |
473449000 | Rebound or tipping trainer | 2 |
20090143171 | Basketball Training Apparatus - The present invention relates to the sports training aids, in particular a improved apparatus for providing drills for new basketball players to practice rebounding skills, not having a platform or base below the players as they jump which can twist an ankle or knee. Further an improved mechanism for tuning the action in the recoil assembly is provided. | 06-04-2009 |
20110263357 | Basketball dribble device - A basketball dribble device is provided that has two legs, with each leg; and a rigid cross-member extending between the tops of the legs. A method of teaching a player to cross-dribble uses the basketball dribble device. | 10-27-2011 |
473450000 | Player worn or carried | 24 |
20080280705 | BASKETBALL TRAINING GLOVE - A muscle memory training glove for basketball having a palm portion for covering the palm of the wearer's hand formed with a first opening for receiving the fingers and hands. A plurality of finger coverings communicate with the palm portion at a first end of the palm portion opposite the first opening. Each finger covering has an opening at a distal end thereof allowing the fingers of a user to extend therebetween. A separating structure maintains a respective one of each finger covering a predetermined spaced distance from an adjacent finger covering. | 11-13-2008 |
20090042674 | LASER BALL SHOOTING AID - A signal projecting device wearable on an athlete about to throw a projectile, such as shooting a basketball. The device incorporates a leveling sensor arranged to provide an input signal to the projecting device so that a signal indicative of a body part on which the projecting device is mounted being horizontal with respect to a floor or ground surface. The projecting device may project a generally cruciform light beam of one characteristic, such as color or light pattern, when the horizontal condition is sensed. A second light beam of a different characteristic may be projected when the horizontal condition is not sensed. | 02-12-2009 |
20090298621 | Basketball shooting coach - A basketball shooting coach aid device used to help individuals learn how to keep their elbow tucked to the side of their body while keeping the forearm and elbow at a 90 degree angle while shooting a basketball. The basketball shooting coach is a self contained square in shape device that is worn or either the right or left arm depending on the individual wearing the unit. The device consists of a speaker, IC voice chip, batteries, arm straps, and an adjustable sensitivity switch all enclosed in a light weight plastic cover. The basketball shooting aid casing will have a speaker grille to help increase the volume, a sensitivity control cavity to control how sensitive the device is, a Velcro straps that allow the device to fit over an individual's forearm, and an on and off switch. If the alarm sounds when the individual uses the device then the individual is using bad form. The basketball shooting coach aid reconditions the body and mind through response conditioning which is a way to modify behavior and this will give the individual a consistent shot when shooting a basketball. | 12-03-2009 |
20090318248 | Basketball training aid - A basketball training aid designed to teach a user how to correctly grip, set up, and release a basketball. The device includes a material that wraps around the top (prone side) of the hand and bottom half of the underside (supine side) of the hand, without limiting wrist extension and flexion during a basketball shot. The glove includes a splint support material on top of the index, middle, and ring fingers, running from the middle of the digits to the bottom half of the top (prone side) of hand. The splint support material prevents premature finger flexion at the base of the fingers during the release of the shot, ensuring an open hand at follow through. Additionally, the design encourages proper finger separation and proper extension of wrist joint on set up, keeps the ball off the palm of the hand, and promotes proper position for dribbling a basketball effectively. | 12-24-2009 |
20100273585 | Basketball Shooting Training Aid and Method for Its Use - The present invention provides a shooting aid apparatus for basketball players including a device worn by a basketball player to aid the player's shooting forearm to be kept parallel to the vertical centerline of the body during the shooting motion without any apparatus restraints. The centerline of the body is an imaginary line dividing the player vertically down the middle of his or her body. The shooting aid comprises a sleeve adapted to fit around the forearm or wrist of the shooting arm of the basketball player. The sleeve carries a light that brightly illuminates in response to the forearm of the shooter being in a vertical position. | 10-28-2010 |
20110045925 | Electronic basketball shooting coach - An Electronic Basketball Shooting Coach device is used to recondition the mind helping people maintain the proper elbow angle range when shooting a basketball. The invention is a self-contained device worn on either arm below the elbow. The ergonomically designed device must be contained in the specially designed pocket of the sleeve before it can be attached below the elbow. The sleeve wraps around the upper-arm below the elbow and is held in place by hook and loop materials. The device has no internal movable parts. The device will articulate a phrase when you past the programmed non-adjustable trip point range. The device has a sleep mode to save on the common single cell's power and is reactivated by movement. The non-adjustable knob must be positioned up towards the fingers and aligned with the thumb or little finger. Two single cell sources must be added to energize the invention. | 02-24-2011 |
20110130227 | PALM PAD DEVICE FOR BASKETBALL TRAINING AND BASKETBALL TRAINING SYSTEM - A palm pad device, for use as a training device and to be fastened to the palm of a user, includes a segregate pad having a size-adjustable elastic pad and a fastening member for fastening the segregate pad onto the palm. The palm pad device further includes a sensing recorder disposed on the fastening member for sensing and recording movement data of the palm. The elastic pad includes a thickness pad and a width pad for allowing adjustments in the thickness and width of the segregate pad. A basketball training system using the palm pad device includes a basket sensor for recording the status of successful shots, a sensing recorder disposed on the palm pad device, and a central management apparatus for receiving data transmitted from the sensing recorder and the basket sensor for conducting analysis to thereby generate a corresponding feedback event. | 06-02-2011 |
20110230283 | SPORTS TRAINING AID AND METHOD - A training aid and method assists players with shooting and ball control. A sleeve is positioned on the players arm and/or wrist. The sleeve includes markings for positioning the arm for shooting. The markings allow the player to see and be aware of the arm position while sighting the basket and shooting the basketball. The markings may include a line, dot or other marking useful in positioning the arm. The training aid may also include a squeaker in the palm. The squeaker will sound if the player fails to properly use the fingers for dribbling, shooting, passing and catching. | 09-22-2011 |
20120100938 | Apparatus for training an athlete and methods of using the same - An apparatus aids an athlete, such as, for example, a basketball player, in developing skills, such as dribbling, passing and shooting. Specifically, an interconnected glove portion and sleeve portion comprise a plurality of components designed to aid a basketball player in developing muscles to enhance the player's basketball skills including, for example, dribbling, passing and/or shooting. These components include, generally, a palm interfering portion to force a basketball player to utilize the fingertips on the ball during dribbling, passing and/or shooting, tension bands to strengthen muscles associated with the fingers and wrist to enhance proper handling, passing and/or shooting techniques, and one or more weights disposed in various locations on the apparatus to provide resistance training to aid in developing muscles involved with handling, passing and/or shooting a basketball. | 04-26-2012 |
20120100939 | BASKETBALL SHOOTING AID - A basketball shooting aid. The basketball shooting aid can include a forearm brace for enclosing a portion of a user's forearm, a hand brace for enclosing a portion of a user's hand; a pair of hinged connectors, each hinged connector further having a first end coupled to the forearm brace, a second end coupled to the hand brace, and a hinge disposed between the first end and the second end. | 04-26-2012 |
20120178554 | BASKETBALL SHOOTING TRAINING GLOVE - A system and training method adapted to assist an individual in improving his or her basketball shooting skills and accuracy. The system includes an apparatus and glove that can be used independently or together. The apparatus is adapted for mounting to a basketball rim and includes flexible paddles for mounting to the rim so that the paddles project upwardly from the rim. The glove is adapted to be worn on the shooting hand and includes fingers, wrist and backhand portions. The fingers portion has three separate sleeves interconnected by elastic webs therebetween. The backhand portion interconnects the fingers portion to the wrist portion. The glove is configured so that the three middle fingers of the shooting hand are individually inserted into the sleeves and elastically held together by the webs, while allowing the thumb and outer finger of the shooting hand to spread outward and support the basketball during shooting. | 07-12-2012 |
20120190483 | Basketball Shooting Training Article - The disclosure relates to basketball shooting training articles. The article includes a sleeve having an elongate cylindrical body with an opening at a proximal end and an opening at a distal end for passage of a player's arm therethrough. The sleeve includes release indicia located adjacent the proximal end of the article so that when the article is worn the release indicia is located between the player's elbow and shoulder, preferably at the player's bicep, and more preferably at the upper portion of the player's bicep. The sleeve may also include alignment indicia for aligning the player's arm and basketball with a target. A method for training proper basketball shooting technique and a method of constructing a basketball shooting training device are also provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120283049 | Basketball Shooting Training Device And Method - The disclosure relates to a device for training proper finger spacing on a basketball ball at the time of releasing the ball. The basketball training devices provided herein maintain two adjacent fingers in comfortably spaced relation to enable the player to support and release the ball from those two fingers, thereby increasing the player's control of the ball and improving the accuracy of the basketball shot. A method for maintaining two adjacent fingers of a basketball player's hand in spaced and angled relation when shooting a basketball is provided. A method for making the training device is also provided. | 11-08-2012 |
20120316011 | Computer Implemented Athletic Training Method - An athletic training method is implemented in a computer program to produce audio content which directs an athlete through a random sequence of actions for training purposes. A computer memory stores a plurality of action items representing actions to be performed, each having a respective audio cue associated therewith for instructing the user. The program creates a randomized sequence of the action items according to a user selected criteria. In one embodiment the program stores the associated audio cues as an output file for playback on any suitable audio playback device. In an alternative embodiment, a dedicated training device executes the training method of the computer program thereon to create the randomized sequence of action items and output the audio cue associated with each action item for direct playback to the user in real time instead of storing as an output file. | 12-13-2012 |
20120322587 | HOOP TRACKER - The present invention is directed to a wireless shot tracking system including a programmable electronic unit that is in electrical communication with a shot detector for automatically tracking and displaying real-time shooting percentages of basketball players during basketball shooting sessions, and a telescoping pole for mounting the shot detector to a basketball rim from the ground. The programmable electronic unit provides a program mode, a play mode, a review mode and a random mode to help improve the shooting skills of a basketball player from different shooting locations on a basketball court. The shot detector includes one or more vibration sensors to detect missed shots, and an activator that extends along a horizontal axis in a central region of the basketball hoop to detect made shots. The programmable electronic unit interfaces with a computer via a USB port for uploading or downloading program updates or shooting session data. | 12-20-2012 |
20130072328 | TRAINING HARNESS FOR A BASKETBALL DEFENDER - A wearable training harness for dissuading the committing of reach in fouls and including a looped belt adapted to be worn about a waist of a wearer, from which an upwardly extending suspender includes a first portion extending from a rear midpoint of the belt. A pair of second portions branches from the first portion and is adapted to extend over shoulder locations of the wearer, the second portions connecting at opposite lower ends to forward locations of the belt. A pair of elongate linkages are pivotally secured to a rigid planar member supported at a location associated with the first suspender portion. A pair of circular bands are adapted to be worn about the arms of the wearer, the bands pivotally secured to remote extending ends of the linkages. | 03-21-2013 |
20130095961 | TRAJECTORY DETECTION AND FEEDBACK SYSTEM - A disclosed device provides a trajectory detection and feedback system. The system is capable of detecting one or more moving objects in free flight, analyzing a trajectory of each object and providing immediate feedback information to a human that has launched the object into flight, and/or one or more observers in the area. In a particular embodiment, a non-intrusive machine vision system that remotely detects trajectories of moving objects may be used to evaluate trajectory parameters for a basketball shot at a basketball hoop by a player. The feedback information, such as a trajectory entry angle into the basketball hoop and/or an entry velocity into the hoop for the shot, may be output to the player in an auditory format using a sound projection device. The system may be operable to be set-up and to operate in a substantially autonomous manner. | 04-18-2013 |
20130310202 | BASKETBALL SHOOTING AID - Disclosed herein are embodiments of basketball shooting aids. In some embodiments, a basketball shooting aid includes a glove portion and at least one stiffener to at least partially restrain the thumb of a user. In some embodiments, a basketball shooting aid can include plural stiffeners, such as two stiffeners, with one positioned on either side of the user's thumb. In some embodiments, a basketball shooting aid includes a stiffener and at least one strap for securing the stiffener to a user's hand. In some embodiments, a basketball shooting aid can help a basketball player to practice his or her shot. | 11-21-2013 |
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20140045629 | BASKETBALL SHOT TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for basketball shot training and an apparatus therefore are disclosed. In one embodiment, the providing a basketball shot training apparatus includes a first arm extending from a web, a second arm extending from the web, a cavity defined by the first and second arm and the web, a first-arm band disposed on and surrounding a portion of the first arm, and a second-arm band disposed on and surrounding a portion of the second arm. | 02-13-2014 |
20140113753 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING A BASKETBALL PLAYER'S SHOOTING ACCURACY - An assembly for increasing a basketball player's shooting accuracy, which includes a hinge assembly, a lower arm support, and an upper arm support. The hinge assembly has a plunger, which is configured to extend outward from the hinge assembly, and has proximal end having an opening, which is configured to be attachable to one or more cords and wherein upon raising of the player's elbow to approximately shoulder height, the plunger releases from within a hinge pin within the hinge assembly to allow the lower arm support and the upper arm support to move relative to one another. | 04-24-2014 |
20140315666 | BALL HANDLING IMPROVEMENT DEVICE - The present invention generally relates to sports training devices. Specifically, this invention relates to a device for improving the speed, power and control behind one or more ball handling skills, affected through the use of one or more resistance bands and two or more securing cuffs/means. Certain embodiments of the present invention may be used to improve the speed, power and control of a basketball player's ball handling skills, through toning, strengthening and providing muscle memory improvements to the muscles of the basketball player. Other embodiments may be utilized by players of any sport that would benefit from similar strengthening, toning and muscle memory improvements provided by the ball handling improvement device. | 10-23-2014 |
20150314183 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING A BASKETBALL PLAYERS SHOOTING ACCURACY - An assembly for increasing a basketball player's shooting accuracy, which includes a hinge assembly, a lower arm support, and an upper arm support. The hinge assembly has a plunger, which is configured to extend outward from the hinge assembly, and has proximal end having an opening, which is configured to be attachable to one or more cords and wherein upon raising of the player's elbow to approximately shoulder height, the plunger releases from within a hinge pin within the hinge assembly to allow the lower arm support and the upper arm support to move relative to one another. | 11-05-2015 |
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