| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 482014000 | FOR TRACK OR FIELD SPORT | 19 |
| 482015000 | Jumping, vaulting, or hurdling | 15 |
| 20090023557 | PORTABLE JUMP TRAINING APPARATUS - A portable jump training apparatus designed for portability that permits an athlete to safely measure their vertical leap in any number of venues where a jump training apparatus might be utilized is provided. The portable jump training apparatus may include a jump measurement device, a height adjustment post, and an external surface mount. The height adjustment post may be joined to the jump measurement device such that they are positionally fixed with respect to one another. The external surface mount may include at least one adjustable gripping device to releasably secure the external surface mount to an external mounting surface. Also, the external surface mount may include a translation guide configured for translational cooperation with the height adjustment post such that the position of the jump measurement device may be adjusted with respect to the stationary external surface mount. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20120184411 | FORM ASSEMBLY FOR A JUMP PIT - A form assembly and method is provided for use in making a jump pit having a cover. The form assembly comprises at least one frame member structured to form a ledge for receiving the cover and a removable form member removably secured to the frame member. The method comprises providing a frame member and removably securing a removable form member to the frame member. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20100075809 | Portable Hurdle - A portable hurdle for use primarily athletes has a base portion operably secured to a bow portion that holds the hurdle to a predefined height when the bow portion is placed in tension by a securing structure. The hurdle lays substantially flat when the bow portion is returned to its neutral position. In one disclosed embodiment, the securing structure is a trap that forms the top of the hurdle. In other disclosed embodiments, the base portion defines the top of the hurdle. An adjustment structure allows for adjustment of the hurdle's height. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20090156365 | Training Ladder Formed With Polygon Segments - A training ladder formed of a plurality of substantially rigid polygon-shaped segments detachably secured together with segment connectors extending therebetween. The sides of each segment are substantially the same to allow the segment connector to join any sides between two adjacent segments. Accordingly, the path through the ladder can be varied. In one disclosed embodiment, the segments are octagon shaped and pivotally secured to the segment connectors, thereby allowing the ladder to collapse into a stack when not in use and allowing some of the segments to extend substantially vertically, thereby defining a hurdle or other possible vertical structure. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090163324 | Pole vaulting device and method - A pole vaulting device and method. The device includes a mat having a top side and an underside, a plurality of support poles positioned about the mat, with the plurality of support poles having a first end having a curved portion oriented in the direction of the mat, and a net having an outer periphery, and wherein the net's outer periphery is attached to the curved portion of the plurality of support poles. The pole vaulting device may further include a plurality of straps having a distal end attached to the underside of the mat and a proximal end attached to the net so that the net forms a bowl section. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20120178587 | Machine for testing and training jumping and reaching ability - A machine for testing and training jumping and reaching ability for use by athlete or by other people for recreation is disclosed having the following attributes: centrally balanced, light weight and portable, usable indoors or outdoors, resets to starting position after each use, signals contact by flashing light or sound, and has means of measuring the height reached by the extended hand. | 07-12-2012 |
| 482016000 | Crossbar or support therefor | 8 |
| 20080234108 | OBSTACLE SUPPORTER HAVING A VARIABLE SIZE - An obstacle supporter for an obstacle assembly. The obstacle supporter includes: (a) a body which is at least partially flexible; and (b) a body support coupled to the body and which is adjustable between a plurality of different sizes. The obstacle supporter is convertible between a larger size for a use-mode and a relatively compact size for a non-use mode. Two or more obstacle supporters can be spaced apart to support an obstacle therebetween. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20120196725 | Universal Cone Hurdle - An exercise hurdle apparatus with two end members connected by a two ends of a central member, that is adapted to be assembled with standard traffic-type or disc-shaped athletic cones to increase the height of the apparatus for hurdle training. The apparatus may be assembled right-side-up with traffic-style cones and may also be assembled upside-down with disc-shaped cones. The apparatus may be substantially hollow so it can be stacked for ease of transport and storage, and it may contain an aperture to allow the use of a carrying strap to secure a plurality of the apparatus when stacked. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20110263386 | FOLDING HURDLE - Folding hurdles are disclosed. Some example folding hurdles may include a generally horizontal bar. A first leg may be pivotably coupled to a first end of the generally horizontal bar. The first leg may include a generally horizontally extending first foot and/or may be pivotable between an erected position in which the first foot is oriented generally perpendicular to the generally horizontal bar and a folded position in which the first foot is substantially coplanar with the generally horizontal bar. A second leg may be pivotably coupled to a second end of the generally horizontal bar. The second leg may include a generally horizontally extending second foot and/or the second leg may be pivotable between an erected position in which the second foot is oriented generally perpendicular to the generally horizontal bar and a folded position in which the second foot is substantially coplanar with the generally horizontal bar. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120015780 | PORTABLE HURDLE - A portable hurdle for use primarily athletes has a base portion operably secured to a bow portion that holds the hurdle to a predefined height when the bow portion is placed in tension by a securing structure. The hurdle lays substantially flat when the bow portion is returned to its neutral position. In one disclosed embodiment, the securing structure is a trap that forms the top of the hurdle. In other disclosed embodiments, the base portion defines the top of the hurdle. An adjustment structure allows for adjustment of the hurdle's height. | 01-19-2012 |
| 482017000 | Including height adjustment feature | 4 |
| 20130079197 | PORTABLE HURDLE - A portable hurdle for use primarily athletes has a base portion operably secured to a bow portion that holds the hurdle to a predefined height when the bow portion is placed in tension by a securing structure. The hurdle lays substantially flat when the bow portion is returned to its neutral position. In one disclosed embodiment, the securing structure is a trap that forms the top of the hurdle. In other disclosed embodiments, the base portion defines the top of the hurdle. An adjustment structure allows for adjustment of the hurdle's height. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20090275444 | Crossbar positioning apparatus and method - An extender device and system for adjusting the height of a crossbar analogue in pole vault, high jump, horse jumping or other crossbar clearing activities. The system may include a plurality of pulley like devices that maintain a cord spaced about a practice structure. A crossbar analogue is coupled to the cord and the cord arranged so that the crossbar analogue may be readily moved upward or downward. An extender is disclosed that facilitates arrangement and movement of the cord and crossbar analogue in this manner. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110166000 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF A POWER LADDER - A power ladder for exercising and fitness is disclosed. Embodiments of the power ladder are lightweight and compact, and fold for easy storage and transport. Embodiments include two flexible plastic side rails and a plurality of rungs connected to the side rails at intervals along the side rails. The rungs connect pivotally and slidably to the rails. The rungs are mounted on telescoping legs so that the rungs may be used in a first position adjacent the ground, in a second position above the ground, and in some embodiments, a third position, mounted higher above the ground than the second position. Using the ladder, persons can train for agility, flexibility and plyometrics, and can thus achieve excellent exercising while having fun. One or more persons or even a team may use the ladder. Larger teams may compete using one ladder or more than one of the ladders. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20120129656 | Hurdle - A hurdle includes at least two support structures and an at least approximately horizontal component therebetween. In addition, in at least one embodiment, a height adjustment device for the height of the transverse element above the ground is provided. Each support structure includes two legs, which are connected to each other at an angle in the area of the transverse element. The two legs are connected to each other by an adjustable retaining structure. | 05-24-2012 |
| 482018000 | Vaulting pole or stop | 1 |
| 20110092338 | Vaulting Pole With Alignment Deviation - A vaulting pole apparatus having a predetermined angular displacement at an end of a vaulting pole, attributable to the vaulting pole being constructed with an inherent structural deviation located along and offset from its longitudinal axis. The vaulting pole may be constructed with a fixed structural deviation or with a removable structural deviation, wherein an end of the vaulting pole deviates or is offset from the vaulting pole's central longitudinal axis. Embodiments of this structural deviation may be fixed during vaulting by a vaulter athlete or may be adjustable by a vaulter athlete in real-time or near-real-time. | 04-21-2011 |
| 482019000 | Starting block for runner | 2 |
| 20120040800 | Portable runners starting block assembly - A lightweight runners starting block assembly with adjustable positions for the foot blocks and adjustable angles for the foot plates is disclosed. The longitudinal position of the foot blocks can be adjusted by selecting from a series of holes in the central tie bar. The tilt angles of the foot plates can be adjusted by selecting from one of several notches in the brace arms. The foot blocks can be easily removed from the central tie bar and folded flat so as to fit in a space 12 inches long, 12 inches wide and 6 inches high. The three parts can be stored in a small bag for convenient portability. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20110287897 | TRACK AND FIELD STARTING BLOCK ANCHOR - The present invention relates to certain new and useful improvement in starting blocks, which, like prior art adaptations, are advocated and adapted for use at the customary line of start of a track either indoors or outdoors. The invention is generally comprised of a vacuum suction device operatively and releasably attached to an interface that also operatively and releasably attached to a track and field starting block of various configurations. | 11-24-2011 |
| 482020000 | Throwing | 2 |
| 20110287898 | THROWING HAMMERS - Throwing hammers including a handle, a cable having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the cable being coupled to the handle at the first end, a swivel fastener coupled to the elongate tension bearing member at the second end, and an elongate tension bearing member of predetermined mass coupled to the swivel fastener at a plurality of intermediate points along the elongate tension bearing member to define a plurality of loops extending from the swivel fastener. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110118087 | THROWER'S CIRCLE FORM - A form for constructing a thrower's circle includes a pair of half sections. Each half section has an upper surface and a base surface and two full length members and two half length members. The full length members and the half length members are connected together substantially at right angles to form a rectangle with four corners. A corner brace is located in each of the four corners. An inside cross member and an outside cross member extend between the half length members and are generally parallel to the full length members. A pair of semi-circles, each having substantially the same diameter that is larger than the length of the half length members and less than the length of the full length members. Means are provided for securing the half sections together so that the semi-circles form a full circle. Tubes extend from the circle toward the base to drain water from with in the circle. | 05-19-2011 |
