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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7935006 | 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 th... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7794336 | 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 o... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7749110 | 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 configure... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7435193 | Retrieval device for tethered articles The retrieval device for tethered articles is a portable, compact device well suited for use by solo players practicing various aspects of sports. For example, the device may be used by a football kicker to retrieve a tethered ball after each kick, thereby saving th... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7364517 | Soccer practice apparatus A soccer practice apparatus to assist a user in practicing the ability to power kick, ball control, mid-volley and/or head a soccer ball. The apparatus can be formed from an arm assembly comprised of a primary arm member angled with a smooth bend to a substantially ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7314437 | Training harness for athletic hitting and swinging skills A harness for training the muscles used during hitting and swinging athletic movements comprising an arm portion, the arm portion comprising a pair of arm members for engaging a trainee's arms, wherein each arm member comprises a lower arm band adapted for positioni... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7302122 | Optical fiber holding device, optical dispersion-equalizer, and method of manufacturing optical fiber holding device There is disclosed an optical fiber holding device comprising an optical fiber 1 with a grating 2 for reflecting a propagated optical signal of a number of wavelengths, a heater 3 for heating the grating 2 to a predetermined temperature d... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7247106 | Machine for training a pitcher A device for training a pitcher or thrower, the device having a form that simulates the ball for which the pitcher is to be trained, examples being a softball or baseball. The device is constructed to allow one part of it to visibly rotate while one or more addition... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243825 | Bag holder A bag holder for use in a vehicle trunk comprising a trunk lid having trunk hinges which attach the trunk lid to the vehicle. The bag holder device comprises a band portion having two ends, the band portion being at least partially elastically stretchable and of suf... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244200 | Lacrosse stick pocket creator A device for shaping the mesh of a lacrosse stick head includes a ball similar in size to a lacrosse ball and carried by an elongated handle. A positioning rod is detachably connected to the handle and adapted to extend transverse to the plane of the head and serve ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7223186 | Apparatus, assemblies and methods for training athletes An athletic training assembly and methods suitable for use in training basketball players. The training assembly allows a ball to be suspended at a selectable height by a suspension member that is attached to a spring loaded reel. The spring loaded reel urges the ba... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7147590 | Runner's training aid An apparatus for training a runner a proper arm-swing technique includes a body harness, and first and second engagement members for engaging the wrists or hands of the user. In one embodiment, the engagement members are grips that the user grasps while running. The... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7124470 | Tool lanyard A tool having a lanyard, a tool member and structures for attaching the lanyard and the tool member. The attaching structures includes a pin that is engaged with the lanyard and the tool member. The tool defines an opening having a bore contiguous with the opening f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7101321 | Jumping or skipping plaything The jumping or skipping plaything has a flattened and twisted connector between a roller, drum or wheel at one end and an ankle ring at the other end. The connector rotates with the wheel or roller or drum relative to the ankle ring. The connector also contains day ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080762 | Leather softening apparatus for baseball gloves An apparatus for softening or “breaking-in” the leather on baseball and softball gloves comprises a cabinet having a hinged cover with a concave center portion of a gum-type rubber. A mushroom shaped ball head extends upwardly from the cabinet surface to engage ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7048653 | Ball retrieval device for ball games, particularly for tennis rackets A ball retrieval device, particularly for integration in a tennis racket, includes a rotatable spool with a longitudinally displaceable carriage arranged thereon. Through rotation of the spool, a rubber-elastic thread element can be wound up on the latter or unwound... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6976926 | Extended-use ball striking training device A ball striking practice device is described in which a ball tethered to a pole can be struck by a player with a bat or racquet and will wrap around the pole and resile outwardly where it can be struck again. The device's service life is improved by providing a flat... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6971963 | Wrist toy A toy with a springable cord and a ball. The toy has a wrist band, elastic cord and ball construction. The wrist band provides a way for minimizing twisting and knotting of the elastic band located at the base of the palm of the user. The construction of the elastic... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6938275 | Wrist band construction for balloons A wrist band construction (10) for connecting at least one helium filled balloon (100) provided with a tether (101) to the wrist of a child wherein, the wrist band construction (10) includes a wrist band member (20) fabricated from... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6918842 | Dual purpose child's baseball glove An elastic cord connects a tethered ball which is lightweight and of rubber to a tab on a child's fielding glove so when thrown it bounces back, wherein the connection to the tab is a slip knot which is readily untied and the glove then used for catching a regulatio... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918844 | Triggering device for batters A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, particularly triggering skills while batting. The device comprises an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a jacket conformable to the upper t... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6910973 | Golf swing training device A golf swing training device includes a grip including a grip bore, a shaft including a shaft bore, a tension cord received within the grip bore and the shaft bore, a first securing device configured to prevent the tension cord from slipping out of the grip bore and... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6884187 | Training device for throwing a ball A throwing exercise apparatus using a sphere with an internal polar passageway to deliver end portions a non-elastic band of which one end portion circumscribes the outer surface of the sphere and extends to the other end portion where they are joined together by a ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6837808 | Sport training device A sport training device for eye-hand coordination and reflexes having a target tethered to a handle is disclosed. Variations in the handle as well as the target create changes in the pathway of the target so as to enhance training. Various swivels between the handle... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6786841 | Hand-held ball hitting training device A hand-held ball hitting training device includes a resilient semi-flexible rod bendable upon impact by a bat, a handle component attached on one opposite end of the rod, a ball simulation component attached on the other opposite end of the rod, a hand grip-defining... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6547248 | Combination of bouncing ball and racket A ball game set includes racket having a head and a handle. A first passage and a second passage respectively and co-axially defined through the handle and the head. The second passage is smaller than the first passage so as to form a shoulder at the conj... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6435989 | Batting training device A ball-like target, representative of a ball to be used in actually playing a sport to be taught, for use in teaching batting and catching to new players. The ball-like target is attached to an apparatus that allows a trainer to control the target's speed... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6352484 | Apparatus for soccer training A sports ball is held in a novel manner within a cradle having multiple arms encircling the ball and attached by Velcro.RTM. to a set of strips attached to a flexible tether line fastened to a person's waist. The ball is able to be kicked or punched and r... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6227988 | Batting practice training device A batting practice training device includes a handle which contains a bearing attached to the proximal end of a rope. The distal end of the rope is attached to a ball. A retaining strap is attached to each end of the handle, and wraps about the back of th... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6168539 | Soccer ball spin training tether An apparatus for soccer kicking practice comprises a means of attaching a tether comprising a cord and elastic strip to a soccer ball in a manner allowing the ball to freely rotate with respect to the tether providing kicking and spinning of the ball and ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6152838 | Apparatus for soccer training A sports ball is held in a novel manner within a cradle having multiple arms encircling the ball and attached by Velcro.RTM. to a set of strips attached to a flexible tether line fastened to a person's waist. The ball is able to be kicked or punched and r... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6142889 | Batting practice apparatus A tethered ball-type batting practice apparatus comprised of a nonresilient first tether portion, a swivel, a linearly resilient second tether portion, a ball and a moderately flexible sleeve is disclosed. The hollow, lightweight ball cooperates with the ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6093118 | Spinning baseball device When spun by an electric drill, this device allows a batter to practice reading the spin on a pitched baseball. The device creates this spin, without a baseball being pitched. The device is inexpensive, single person operated, small area safe, and serves ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6062993 | Detachable tennis volley practice device A tennis teaching aid for use in instructing tennis players in multiple areas of the game, those areas being: (1) teaching a player how to volley(hit balls in the air close to the net) more effectively by limiting reaction time thus forcing a player to us... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6042491 | Ball propelling and batting apparatus A ball propelling and batting apparatus includes a pair of lines, a pair of handles, a ball, a bat with a hitting portion having a flat longitudinal surface, an attachment member and stoppers. The handles are attached to first ends of the lines. The ball ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6033323 | Batting training device A batting training device defined by a spherical member 15 having a through-opening 20 concentric with a central axis 22 and two elongated tether members 25 that pass through the through-opening 20. Each elongated tether 25 has a first end 34 secured to a... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6012993 | Athletic training harness A waist belt has opposite free ends which can be buckled together. A pair of fabric loops are disposed at the free ends and define holes for attachment to a tether. A pair of adjustable thigh straps are supported below the belt. Seven connectors are suppo... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5976041 | Elastic returnable practice ball A ball practice apparatus for use with a solid core ball is provided having an elastic adapted to be secured about a user's body part where an elastic cord attached to the elastic band and a plug is attached to the other end of the elastic cord. The plug ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5755631 | Volleyball practice device and method of use thereof A device to be used in practicing to play volleyball includes a ball rotatably mounted on the end of a long, somewhat flexible wand. The other end of the wand is held by a coach. The coach positions the wand so that the ball is above a volleyball net in p... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5709619 | Batting practice device A centrally-bored, elongate body slidably receives rope therethrough, and a rope end tethers a ball thereat. At a handle end of the body, a clothesline tightener or foreshortener is used to clasp the handle-confined portion of the rope to prevent its move... | 01/20/1998 |
