Class 473/445 - Dummy mounted on support enabling traverse over ground or floor during training (e.g., charging sled, etc.)

Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Practice or training device comprising a base configured
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 08/23/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8002649	Blocking sled with pivotable auxiliary pad A blocking sled includes a first main blocking pad reciprocable on a frame between extended and retracted positions. When a lineman hits the main blocking pad, it is moved to the position of retraction and when the lineman releases the pad, it extends back to its or...	08/23/2011
7736248	Training apparatus for training players involved in sports activities Disclosed is a training apparatus for training players involved in contact sports, such as football. The training apparatus includes a frame assembly, a first driving mechanism, a drifting mechanism, a second driving mechanism, and a dummy. The frame assembly is con...	06/15/2010
7727089	Athletic training sled apparatus A weight sled apparatus useful for strength training and simulating the resistance of an opponent during a blocking event has a tubular construction forming a U-shaped member having a pair of parallel legs which serve as runners. A weight bearing member affixed to a...	06/01/2010
7322893	Collapsible football tackling block A collapsible football tackling block includes a base; a pad support, wherein the pad support is pivotally connected to the base by a hinge; a detachable support between the pad support and the base; a detachable connection between the one end of the detachable supp...	01/29/2008
7258633	Apparatus and method for basketball practice A portable basketball practice system or apparatus and method are shown having a plurality of pads situated on a plurality of adjustable arms that provide a toggle assembly, respectively. A position of the pads can be adjusted relative to a box-out area and can be e...	08/21/2007
7247027	Mass casualty, disaster training inflatable manikin A mass casualty disaster training system includes a plurality of manikins (mannequins) arrangeable to simulate a plurality of victims of a mass casualty disaster, and indicia associated with the plurality of manikins indicative of predetermined physical or medical c...	07/24/2007
7147579	Pass rush trainer A pass rush trainer has a rigid base that is height adjustable. Two coil torsion springs are mounted on the base and extend upwardly therefrom. At their upper extents, the springs are coupled to a frame including two outwardly extending arms which support the arms o...	12/12/2006
7070521	Football training device A device which is utilized during practice or other informal situation to teach a football player such as a quarterback or kicker to deliver a football around or over one or preferably a group of linemen. In one embodiment, the device includes a mechanism capable of...	07/04/2006
6988965	Player shaped practice pad A football practice device having pads in the shape of a player with feet on the ground and leaning forward with bend knees. The device is preferably a sled having S-shaped pads with a resilient synthetic core in which an S-shaped steel support is centrally embedded...	01/24/2006
6942585	Football training sled A football training sled for improving players blocking skills has an elongated main frame in the shape of a pan with a flat bottom and a tipped up rear end. A dummy module is secured to the front end of the main frame and a single wheel is mounted rearwardly of the...	09/13/2005
6918855	Skating training aid A skating training aid consisting of a base plate that slides on the ice—or rolls on any other less slippery surface—and is made of a series of telescoping adjustable rods and the said device can also accept weight plates to adjust the level of strength required...	07/19/2005
6824504	Full body, adjustable weight sled exerciser A sled exerciser used, for example, in tackling or blocking practice in football training, comprises a sled, slidably attached to a frame, where the sled includes padding on one side. An adjustable weight mechanism is attached to the sled and provides continuous res...	11/30/2004
6761650	Football training apparatus A football training apparatus provides for simultaneous strength and technique training to improve player strength as applied functionally to blocking. A frame structure includes left and right movable arms with strike pads mounted on the distal ends thereof The hei...	07/13/2004
6685581	Athlete training device An athletic practice machine for training offensive and defensive players, such as football players and for training martial arts and kick boxing athletes. Each dummy of the training device may be latched in a spring loaded retracted position and the dumm...	02/03/2004
6458051	Stationary blocking/tackling platform for football A stationary blocking/tackling platform for football comprising up to seven parallel blocking/tackling padded dummies movable along a track and returnable to the original position. The sled is suitable for football player training ranging from junior high...	10/01/2002
6413196	Exercising device An exercising device for strengthening the muscles used in pitching or throwing a baseball or softball or swinging a baseball or softball bat. In a preferred embodiment the exercising device is characterized by a base and a vertical support post upward-st...	07/02/2002
6261194	Connecting blocking sled Football practice equipment which can be in the form of a one-man tackling sled or a multiple-man blocking sled equipped with connecting apparatus. By connecting tackling sleds together, a blocking sled can be created upon which is mounted the desired num...	07/17/2001
6093119	Football training and evaluation apparatus A football training and evaluation apparatus has a frame, a contacting element, and a force transferring member connected to the frame and the contacting element. A measuring-signaling element is connected to the force transferring member and is adapted t...	07/25/2000
6036609	Blocking pad motion control apparatus In a blocking training apparatus, a motion control apparatus for coupling intermediate the sled frame or surface and a blocking pad assembly enables movement of the blocking pad both horizontally and vertically, with variable degrees of resistance through...	03/14/2000
5980398	Football training apparatus An elongated support member extends generally vertically upward from a playing surface. An elongated arm extends outward from two opposite sides of the support member in generally perpendicular relationship to the support member. The arm has freedom of ro...	11/09/1999
5743821	Scrum machine A scrum machine with an articulated head formed of an extendable actuator arm mounted on the forward end of the scrum machine and extending upwardly from the ground, and preferably extending forwardly as well, with a pad carrying forward thrusting ram piv...	04/28/1998
5636834	Football conditioning and instructional device A football instructional device comprises a plurality of blocking/tackling practice devices with a net releasably spanning the devices. Each device comprises a circular base having a truncated cone extending therefrom. The cone presents a dummy for delive...	06/10/1997
5462272	Football training sled A practice sled for use in training football players to perfect their blocking and block evading techniques has a frame with a forwardly extending, blocking pad carrying arm mounted for vertical travel. The blocking pad has a rearwardly extending componen...	10/31/1995
5385523	Dual motion blocking sled A blocking sled has a pad mounted on a runner body via a mechanism allowing reciprocation and lifting of the pad. The user hits the pad and can push the pad inwardly while it pivots upwardly simultaneously. When the furthest extent of motion is achieved, ...	01/31/1995
5013039	Sports training apparatus A sports training apparatus having a pad assembly pivotally connected to a frame assembly. The pad assembly is moveable from a stance position toward a raised position. The pad assembly also is moveable from a center position to a left of center position ...	05/07/1991
4943057	Torsion-imparting blocking practice sled A practice blocking apparatus including a blocking pad having means not only to yieldably resist blocking pressure thereagainst, but also to impart torsional forces thereto to provide greater practice realism to the athlete....	07/24/1990
4844459	Scrummage trainer A trainer comprising a framework designed to offer resistance against being pushed and training pad-carrying members provided with pads against which players in a scrummage may push, each such pad including at least one position for engagement by a should...	07/04/1989
4802670	Football blocking apparatus A football blocking apparatus having a telescoping ram assembly supported in parallel spaced relationship to a support sled. The ram assembly having a blocking pad for simulating a torso of an on-rushing defensive lineman attached to the extending end of ...	02/07/1989
4736947	Blocking sled A blocking sled for use in training football players includes runners which the player straddles to train him to keep his feet apart. The coach rides on a platform behind the athlete watching the athlete move forward and push the dummy at the front while ...	04/12/1988
4451037	Mobile pushing exerciser A three wheeled mobile pushing exerciser with an adjustable braking system and a chart recording mechanism, said exerciser intended for the development and analysis of an athlete's pushing power in a program of physical exercise related to dynamic sports ...	05/29/1984
4140315	Football blocking training apparatus Athletic training apparatus includes a frame to be lifted by an athlete's shoulder, and shifted from side to side, there being weight on the frame. The frame includes an elongated horizontal member having spaced apart pads attached at one of its ends and ...	02/20/1979
4087089	Football lineman trainer A football lineman trainer has a frame supported on runners between which rollers are positioned for control through foot pedals by an operator on the frame to vary the resistance to movement of the trainer as linemen contact individual pad units which ca...	05/02/1978
4067571	Stance training apparatus Apparatus for training a football player to maintain a predetermined wide base stance during football blocking or tackling exercises comprising a stance training member disposable on the ground between the legs of a football player, and a resilient cord f...	01/10/1978

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Class 473/445 - Dummy mounted on support enabling traverse over ground or floor during training (e.g., charging sled, etc.)