Shooter training system for improved accuracy and speed

• US 20080182687A1
• Filed: 01/30/2007
• Published: 07/31/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Colin T. Ahern
• Original Assignee: Colin T. Ahern
• Inventors: Ahern, Colin T.
• Application Number:
  US11/699,728
• Publication Number:
  US 20080182687A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 473/480
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0043 Systems for locating the point of impact on a specific surface
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2102/14 Lacrosse
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/34 Angular speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/00 Targets or goals for ball games golf cups A63B57/40
• 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 69/0026 for ice-hockey

Abstract

A system for improving the speed and accuracy of shot on a hockey goal based upon feedback of the shot and the target report. An analogue sensor assembly records the number of hits and their speed and also displays the results with an LED based counter. This practice tool can, with repetition, increase the ability of the trainee to aim for the optimum location for scoring goals in hockey and other sports.

Claims

1. A device for registering and tabulating the number of strikes against a sensor plate attached to a goal. The system consists of a sensor, a counter, a digital readout, an audible signal and a velocity sensor.

2. A claim according to claim 1 where the goal is a hockey goal.

3. A claim according to claim 1 where the goal is a lacrosse goal.

4. A claim according to claim 1 where the goal is a soccer goal.

5. A claim according to claim 1 where the goal is a basketball goal.

6. A claim according to claim 1 where the LED digital readout reports the velocity of the projectile striking the sensor plate.

7. A claim according to claim 6 where the tone of the audible signaling device changes its tone when a threshold velocity is detected.

8. A claim according to claim 1 where the system is assembled with U-tube bolts and wing nuts.

9. A claim according to claim 1 where the system contains a port for recharging the battery in the electronics control box.

10. A claim according to claim 1 where the system is turned on and off by a remote control device.