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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7976414 | Method of a player using ball throwing device A method of a player using a ball throwing device comprising a flexible but substantially non-stretchable flexible line attached at one end to the baseball or softball. The method comprises attaching the substantially non-stretchable flexible line to a non-throwing ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7963864 | Hand accessory A hand accessory designed to harness power from strong areas of the hand and channel stress away from weaker areas by means of anchors pressing into tough fleshy areas with connecting structure capable of leveraging a handle away from sensitive bony areas, relocatin... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7955197 | Pitching and throwing training mechanism A training device provides interactive feedback to encourage proper snapping action in an arcing motion for sports training. The feedback can include an audible response that is variable, corresponding to pressure or force applied to the training device due to centr... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7951020 | Device for shoulder and arm warm up exercising and methods for using same A device for throwing and swinging sports comprises a semi-transparent bottle into which varying amounts of a media may be added. One embodiment of that bottle is generally concave in cross-section for better gripping and includes markings on at least one side for s... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7621830 | Softball pitching training device A device and method of use in learning, practicing and perfecting softball pitching motions comprising, a practice glove worn on the pitching hand having multiple finger portions each with an extending indicator element removably positioned thereon. The indicator el... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7563183 | Baseball pitching training device A device and method of use in learning, practicing and perfecting a baseball pitching motion comprising, a practice glove worn on the pitching hand having a pair of finger portions and a pair of extending directional indicator elements removably positioned thereon. ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7517292 | Apparatus for improving body rotation for striking a ball and method of using the same An apparatus for teaching an individual proper body rotation when striking a ball is disclosed which includes an elongated body member having a first end portion, a medial portion and a second end portion. A strap is connected to the elongated body member for securi... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7438653 | Athletic swing training device A device and method are provided for training a person to swing a bat or club while rotating the person's hips. The device includes a belt for attaching around a person's hips, a restraint device attached to the back side of the belt, and an anchor system slidably a... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431671 | Hand accessory usable with an implement handle A hand accessory contoured to anchor into tough areas of a hand and bridge over sensitive areas in securing a grip on an implement handle, maximizing the transmission of force to the implement handle, minimizing stress received in the sensitive areas of the hand (pr... | 10/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354361 | Tennis stroke training device A racquet stroke training device adapted to “fix” a user's forehand racquet stroke comprises, in one embodiment, a band adapted to be worn on a user's arm above the user's elbow, a glove adapted to be worn on a user's hand, and a tether having a first end attach... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353828 | Double quick release mouth guard assembly The present invention is a mouth guard which is worn to protect a person's teeth when the person is engaged in a sports activity such as football. A strap which has a quick release mating member at each end interconnects the mouth guard with a bar on a helmet worn b... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7244197 | Baseball pitching training device A device and method of use in learning, practicing and perfecting a baseball pitching motion comprising, a practice glove worn on the pitching hand having a pair of directional indicator elements extending therefrom. The indicator elements extending as independent e... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234351 | Electronic measurement of the motion of a moving body of sports equipment An application of rate gyros and accelerometers allows electronic measurement of the motion of a rigid or semi-rigid body, such as a body associated with sporting equipment including a fly rod during casting, a baseball bat, a tennis racquet or a golf club during sw... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7179180 | Hand accessory usable with an implement handle A hand accessory contoured to anchor into tough areas of a hand and bridge over sensitive areas in securing a grip on an implement handle, maximizing the transmission of force to the implement handle, minimizing stress received in the upper areas and sensitive areas... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172522 | Basketball training method A basketball training device and method for teaching the proper technique to shoot a basketball. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7147581 | Tennis stroke training device A racquet stroke training device adapted to “fix” a user's forehand racquet stroke comprises, in one embodiment, a band adapted to be worn on a user's arm above the user's elbow, a glove adapted to be worn on a user's hand, and a tether having a first end attach... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128434 | Lighted headgear with motion activated switch A lighted helmet having a protective shell having: an outside surface, a plurality of lamps which emit light from the outside surface; a power supply, typically a battery; and a motion detecting switch in communication with the power supply and the plurality of lamp... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7090597 | Hand shield for hockey stick The present invention provides a hand shield (10) adapted for use with a hockey stick. The hand shield includes a flexible shield portion (11) having a convex outer surface (12) and an opening configured to accommodate a portion of a hockey stic... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081032 | Flying disc having contoured features A flying disc for use in recreational activities and sports, such as for catch and throw, Ultimate, disc golf, and the like. The flying disc is configured for enhanced flight characteristics, throwability, trick shot capability and durability. The flying disc includ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074202 | Arm brace apparatus with pre-positioning means An arm brace comprising an elongated relatively stiff support configured for application adjacent the inner side of the arm and for nesting adjacent the obtusely angled inner side zone of the partly bent arm opposite the elbow; retainer straps carried by the support... | 07/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7059862 | Hitting trainer A hitting training kit is provided which includes equipment to hit a baseball and instructions to assist a user in learning the technique of hitting a baseball a portion of said instructions appearing on the baseball bat of the kit to permit the user to review the s... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048638 | Constant force golf swing training device, method of swing plane training and internet operation thereof Golf swing training device having constant resistive and rewind forces throughout the swings. An anchor positions a constant force unit, supplies a tether to a special contoured handle and is used indoor or out, preferably at a driving range or golf course. The CFU ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6991552 | Swing monitoring device An overswing alerting mechanism/swing monitoring device that a user can wear, for example on the wrist, hand or arm, that can determine swing formation, and that can display and/or store the determined swing information. As an option, the device includes a visual an... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6984184 | Baseball batting swing training apparatus and method of using same An apparatus for building muscle memory to develop a more rapid baseball swing and avoid casting of the hands and bat during the swing. Such apparatus includes a first attachment member connectable to an upper arm and a second attachment member connectable to an opp... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6932724 | Device for baseball batters A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the torso of a wearer and form a loop, and a target member slidably secured to the elongated member and adapted to engage a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6918843 | Baseball training bat The present baseball training bat is comprised of a hollow tube with a handle portion and a hitting portion. The hitting portion is substantially smaller in diameter than that on a conventional baseball bat for improving swing accuracy. The distal end of the tube ha... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6830521 | Directing device for batters A baseball training device for use in improving batting skills, particularly bat directing skills while batting, the device comprising an elongated member of at least a length to extend about the wrist of a wearer and forming a loop, and a bat knob receiving member ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6773366 | Baseball batting swing training apparatus and method of using same An apparatus for building muscle memory to develop a more rapid baseball swing and avoid casting of the hands and bat during the swing. Such apparatus includes a first attachment member connectable to an upper arm and a second attachment member connectable to an opp... | 08/10/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6669582 | Glove mounted target device and method for aiding a player in accurately throwing a baseball A generally circular, thin, laminated, high color contrast, flexible target sheet member is affixed to a central pocket portion of a baseball glove by a peel-away pressure sensitive formed upon the backing of the target member. This simple and inexpensive... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663519 | Proprioceptive pitch trainer baseball A baseball pitching training device providing students of pitching with one or more tactile surfaces, preferably on the seam, thus providing the with tactile input for development of the students proprioceptive senses. In addition, finger placement indici... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6565461 | Method and apparatus for reducing the likelihood of head injury from heading a soccer ball A head protecting apparatus comprises a protective body, at least one cushioning member, and a friction member. The protective body is adapted to be worn on a soccer player's head. The body includes an interior portion adapted to fit against a portion of ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6514163 | Batting aid A batting aid which is designed to improve a baseball player's batting swing and to strengthen his leading batting arm comprises an upper arm cuff attached to the upper portion of the leading arm of a person preparing to swing a bat, a wrist cuff attached... | 02/04/2003 |
