Multiple Sport Training Device and Sport Training System

• US 20160287960A1
• Filed: 03/30/2016
• Published: 10/06/2016
• 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
• Granted Patent: US 10,188,921 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• 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 rectangular frame, wherein the frame is configured with a horizontal crossbar coupled to a pair of upright side members aligned perpendicular to the crossbar, and frames an open goal area;

a plurality of panels, each panel configured with a length adjustment system and attachment means for reversibly securing the panel to the crossbar of the frame in a manner that permits 360 degree movement of the panel around the crossbar; and

wherein one or more of the plurality of panels are attached to the frame so that the one or more panels hang vertically from the crossbar, the panels arranged side-by-side in a plane, and wherein the panels are adjusted in length to control the coverage of the open goal area to create a target goal area, thereby facilitating a user in shooting practice to direct a ball at the targeted goal area.

2. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, wherein the crossbar and/or the upright side members are adjustable in length.

3. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, the frame further comprising a net for enclosing the goal area.

4. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, the frame dimensions comprising a crossbar ranging in length from 4 feet to 7 feet, and upright side members ranging in length from 4 feet to 7 feet.

5. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, the plurality of panels further comprising an image affixed thereto.

6. The multi-sport training system of claim 1, wherein the attachment means comprise a bungee cord and clip for reversible attachment around the horizontal crossbar.

7. A multi-sport training device, comprising:

a panel, the panel configured with a top end, and bottom end, a front side and a back side;

attachment means at the top end for reversible attachment of the panel to a stationary member, thereby permitting the panel to hang vertically when attached thereto;

one or more weighted features; and

adjustment means for adjusting the length of the panel, wherein adjustment means comprise a series of openings aligned in one or more horizontal rows along the panel, the rows spaced apart from each other, and one or more securement members attached to the bottom end of the panel for securement with an opening by aligning a securement member through the opening from either the front or back side of the panel to the opposing back or front side of the panel.

8. The device of claim 7, further comprising an image affixed to one or both of the front side and back side of the panel.

9. The device of claim 7, wherein the panel is of a length ranging from 60 to 80 inches in length, and preferably between 68 and 74 inches in length.

10. The device of claim 7, wherein the panel is of a width ranging from 18 to 30 inches, and preferably between 20 to 23 inches.

11. The device of claim 7, wherein the panel is comprised of natural or synthetic materials, or a combination thereof, and may be of a single layer or multiple layers.

12. The device of claim 7, wherein the panel is of a tensile strength to withstand the force of sport balls propelled at the panel at a high rate of speed without breaking.

13. The device of claim 7, wherein the adjustment system comprises one or more rows of grommets, and one or more toggles attached to the bottom of the panel, with a toggle length greater than the grommet opening, but a toggle width narrow enough to slide into the opening of the grommet and traverse the panel.

14. The device of claim 7, wherein the weighted feature comprises a panel pocket at the bottom end of the panel for housing weighting, comprising sand weights, metal weights, plastic weights, water weights, or any suitable weighted material or combinations thereof, with an overall weight ranging from 4 ounces to 2 pounds per panel.