Multiple sport training device and sport training system

• US 10,188,921 B2
• Filed: 03/30/2016
• Issued: 01/29/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Flip Goalie, LLC
• Original Assignee: Flip Goalie, LLC
• Inventors: Kleinfeld, Terry Scot, Rudick, Brian Jeffrey
• Primary Examiner(s): Aryanpour, Mitra
• Application Number:
  US15/085,447
• Publication Number:
  US 20160287960A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,035 Days
• Field of Search: 473446, 473422, 473434, 473435, 473439, 473454, 473456, 473471, 473197, 273410, 273401
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2063/001 Targets or goals with ball-returning means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2063/002 variable in size
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/026 stabilised by weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2102/14 Lacrosse
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/093 Height
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/004 Goals of the type used for football, handball, hockey or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/002 for football American-football dummies A63B69/34
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0024 for hockey
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0097 Ball rebound walls with holes or in combination with nets A63B63/00

Abstract

In one embodiment, the multi-sport training device disclosed herein comprises a plurality of adjustable panels that easily attach to a frame of a goal and may be adjusted to different configurations desired by the player, or shooter. Each panel in the plurality of panels is configured for independent attachment to the goal, and may be hung vertically from the crossbar of the goal, or “flipped” over the goal to expose a portion of the open goal. Each panel is also configured for independent adjustment in length.

Claims

1. A multi-sport training system, comprising:

a frame comprising a horizontal crossbar coupled to a pair of upright side members aligned perpendicular to the crossbar to create an open goal area;

a plurality of flexible panels having a plurality of attachment members configured for reversible attachment of each panel of the plurality of flexible panels to the crossbar, wherein the attachment members allow each panel to hang vertically from and rotate 360 degrees around the crossbar;

wherein each of the plurality of flexible panels include an adjustment means comprising horizontal rows of openings and vertical columns of openings;

a plurality of mating securement features affixed along a bottom of each of the plurality of flexible panels in alignment with the openings;

wherein each of the plurality of mating securement features is removably received within a selected horizontal row of openings allowing each panel of the plurality of flexible panels to be folded upwardly and secured thereto.

2. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of flexible panels is 70 to 72 inches in length and 22 to 25 inches in width.

3. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of flexible panels includes a weighting means capable of temporary attachment to the bottom of each panel and wherein the weight of the weighting means is 2 ounces to 2 pounds.

4. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, wherein the crossbar ranges in length from 4 feet to 7 feet, and the pair of upright side members range in length from 4 feet to 7 feet.

5. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, each of the plurality of flexible panels further comprises at least one image affixed thereto.

6. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of openings include a plurality of grommets for removably receiving the plurality of mating securement features, and wherein the plurality of mating securement features consists of a plurality of toggles.

7. The multi-sport training device of claim 1, wherein the attachment members are selected from the group consisting of bungee cords, ropes, clips, elastic bands, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, strings, rubber hands, toggles, grommets, clips and combinations thereof.

8. The multi-sport, training device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of attachment members comprises a horizontal row of three grommets located at a top end of each of the plurality of flexible panels.

9. The device of claim 1, further comprising a net attached to the horizontal crossbar and the pair of upright side members to span the open goal area and create a backstop for objects shot into the open goal area.