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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177667 | Intra-digital orthosis for use in shooting a ball such as a basketball An intra-digital orthosis for use in shooting a ball such as a basketball comprising: index and ring finger receptacles each having an aperture; a middle finger backstop; and first and second shafts joining the index and ring finger receptacles to the middle finger ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8162782 | 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 sensi... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8152660 | Basketball training device A basketball training device that simulates the presence of a defensive player more specifically the hand of a defensive player so as to provide practice shooting a basketball with at least a partially restricted view of the basketball goal. The basketball training ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8123635 | Arm extension apparatus An arm extension apparatus includes a base having an elongate configuration. The apparatus includes a paddle coupled to the base and having proximal and distal portions, the paddle being slidably movable relative to the base between a retracted configuration in whic... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8096901 | 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... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8052546 | Basketball shooting training aid with automatically engageable wristlet couplers A basketball shooting training aid for releasably limiting to a predetermined maximum length the span distance between a basketball player's shooting or launch hand and guide hand comprises a pair of elastic wristlet bands secureable around opposite wrists of the pl... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8038549 | 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 appar... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7854668 | 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 t... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7582030 | 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 pa... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7544138 | Training method for catching sports balls An apparatus, that places an object ball in the palm of both hands of an athlete, for training the athlete to catch a thrown sports ball with fingertips and thumb tips rather than palms. The size of the object ball can be increased as the athlete's skill level impro... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7442133 | Shooting and training aid for basketball players A shooting and training aid for basketball players to prevent interference of the non-shooting hand when shooting a basketball. This interference is caused by the non-shooting hand unnecessarily providing force for the shot as well as the fingers on the non-shooting... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7399240 | Basketball skill guide The invention is a basketball training device for training players of all ages and skill levels how to shoot a basketball and/or how to play defense. The device comprises at least one elongated piece of substantially flexible material having two opposing ends, the e... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7374502 | Pitching training method and device A device for learning pitching technique for ball games and improving muscle strength through resistance training. The device, which consists of an elongated U shaped coiled tubular spring with a curved end and pair of straight parallel shaft portions with solid tip... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7362231 | Hand pressure sensor warning device An ergonomic lightweight hand pressure sensor-warning device for use with hand held objects like sport devices, steering devices, writing devices or computer devices, as well as the method for its assembly. This new hand pressure sensor warning device is designed as... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7288051 | Exercise handle An exercise handle is made up of a hand tension grip made of an elastomeric material with multiple finger openings and a connection device. The hand tension grip allows for full extension of fingers placed in its finger openings during closed kinetic chain exercises... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7214171 | Athletic training device A training device for figure skaters and other athletes includes an elongate bungee-type cord, and a clipping mechanism with two normally closed loops secured to one end of the cord. At the other end, the cord is secured to itself to form a loop designed to accommod... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210172 | Fingertip flexor glove A rigid glove has openings at the ends of the fingers such that the ends of the fingers from the most distal joint to the end protrude therefrom. The fingers may be flexed as an exercise. Caps of varying resistance may also be applied to the ends of the glove's fing... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7172522 | Basketball training method A basketball training device and method for teaching the proper technique to shoot a basketball. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7086958 | Posture correcting tool A posture correcting tool is provided which allows a golf player to practice so that the forward inclination angle of the upper-half body when impacting on a ball with a club can be controlled appropriately and extend the ball flight distance. Being a posture correc... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074139 | Athletic throwing technique training apparatus and methods Methods and apparatus for training a trainee to achieve or maintain proper throwing technique by attaining proper form, position, and movement of the legs, hips, torso, and shoulders of the trainee and without the use of the throwing arm of the trainee. An apparatus... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066847 | Puck catcher The invention catches and stores pucks and balls. The frame consists of two U-shaped members. The two U-shaped frame members are joined by a plurality of members. Members attach the top and bottom of the two U-shaped members together. Further members join the two le... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7041015 | Basketball shooting aid A basketball shooting aid having visually distinctive designs, configurations and colors for the purpose of sending immediate visual feedback to the athlete, informing the athlete whether the proper technique was employed in the athlete's grip of the basketball, the... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6976272 | Universal visual shield apparatus for use with a hockey helmet A universal visual shield apparatus, for use with a hockey helmet, is usable for training hockey players by partially blocking a user's field of vision. The apparatus includes a main shield body formed from an elastically deformable material, and is attachable to th... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6896631 | Device and method for training an underhand pitcher A device and method for training a person to move their arm in the vertical plane as a person throws, tosses or rolls and object. The device includes a flap that attaches either to the body or the clothing of the person being trained. The flap extends out laterally ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6887170 | Hockey goalie training aid A hockey goalie-training device for teaching a goalie to keep his arms from moving behind or away from his body is provided. A garment has an arm-restricting bar removeably attached to the garment. The device teaches the goalie to keep his hands and arms positioned ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6846254 | Break away sports training device A sports training device with a breakaway feature, includes a first yoke for removable attachment to a first wrist of a user and a second yoke for removable attachment to a second wrist of the user, and a breakaway connecting strap. The first yoke and second yoke ar... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6755755 | Sports skills training arrangement A sports skills training arrangement, which is provided to promote muscle memory of a user, includes an arm loop strap adapted for fittingly encircling an upper arm of the user, a tension strap having a first end and a second end attached to the arm loop strap, a bo... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6729979 | Basketball shooting trainer device A basketball shooting trainer device for teaching a user to correctly shoot and release a basketball. The basketball shooting trainer device includes a piece of material having a top edge and a bottom edge and being adapted to removably cover a back of a ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6712722 | Basketball shot training device A basketball shot training device including a platform having a lower surface and an upper surface. The lower surface is positionable on a flat recipient surface. The upper surface receives a practicing player's feet thereon in a standing orientation. A tether is pr... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6645093 | Basketball shot trainer A basketball shot trainer for controlling the movement of the user's shooting arm in a predetermined direction and predetermined elbow placement. The shooter's arm is connected to an arm bar such that the shooting arm and elbow pivot in a predetermined ma... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6622309 | Athletic face shield The athletic face shield consists of a head frame that contours to a player's head along with an elastic headband. The interchangeable hand shield is affixed to the front of the head frame and can be replaced with other objects. The athletic face shield f... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6585611 | Athletic throwing technique training apparatus and methods Methods and apparatus for training a trainee to achieve or maintain proper throwing technique by attaining proper form, position, and movement of the legs, hips, torso, and shoulders of the trainee and without the use of the throwing arm of the trainee. A... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6537160 | Training device A training device for facilitating an orientation of a performer's hands prior to a performing of a task and includes a pair of bracelets adapted to be worn on the left and right wrists of the performer. Each bracelet includes an annular band and a plural... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6488598 | Basketball spinner The invention includes a concave cup specifically designed to hold various size basketballs. The cup has a stem which inserts and is held securely in a precision bearing, which in turn is held firmly in the splined finger gripping portion of the invention... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6461256 | Basketball shooting training device and method for applying the same A basketball shooting training device is provided for training a player to use the proper upper torso alignment and relative leg position when shooting a basketball by maintaining the shooter's back and head, from buttocks to the top of the head in vertic... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6283877 | Apparatus and method for training basketball players An apparatus and method for training basketball players to shoot a basketball with one hand instead of using two hands in shooting. The apparatus is comprised of a belt placed around a player's torso, a band placed around the wrist of the player's weak or... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6223353 | Device and method for improving a person's control of their non-dominant hand A glove assembly that is designed to diminish the usefulness of a person's dominant hand to a point below that of the non-dominant hand, but not so low as to render the dominant hand unusable. The glove assembly includes a glove with a palmward surface. A... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6203453 | Basketball training device A basketball training device includes a variety of straps and loops for controlling and training a user's shooting form. One embodiment of the invention generally includes a strap encircling the user's body, a pair of loops encircling the user's fingers a... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6095936 | Shooting aid for basketball players A shooting aid for basketball players designed to keep the elbow of the shooting arm in towards the center line of the body during shooting. The shooting aid comprises a sleeve adapted to fit around the shooting arm of the basketball player; a clip adapte... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6049910 | Athletic training glove A training glove which degrades the athlete's sense of touch in certain areas of his hand ("no touch areas"), to thereby encourage and train the athlete to control the ball with his finger tips. The glove includes padding on the palm, the thumb and finger... | 04/18/2000 |
