Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
473459000 | For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, etc.) | 67 |
20080200287 | TRAJECTORY DETECTION AND FEEDFACK SYSTEM FOR TENNIS - A system for capturing and analyzing a trajectory of a tennis ball or other object associated with a play of a game of tennis and providing feedback is described. The system may be designed to capture and analyze a trajectory of a tennis ball during various activities related to the play of a game of tennis including serves and ground-strokes. The system may be configured to provide immediate feedback that may be utilized by a player to improve their performance as well as provide entertainment value above and beyond what is normally associated with the play of a game of tennis. The analysis and feedback system may be portable. Further, the system may be operable for use in an area where tennis is normally played during normal playing activities, such as player playing a game or practicing on an outdoor tennis court. The system may be operable to account for factors associated with its ambient environment, such as wind, temperature and humidity. | 08-21-2008 |
20080254918 | SPORTS SKILLS TRAINING APPARATUS - An apparatus for training sports skills for games including ice hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball using one or more opponents or simulated opponents on the playing surface to train a player to strike the game object away from an opponent in addition to practicing striking the game object. A game object machine(s) can be used to project game objects to one side of the playing surface. A controller can be provided to control operation of the simulated opponent(s) and the game object machine(s) to train placement memory and reaction time in addition to muscle memory. For ice hockey and soccer, the controller can receive input from sensor(s) on the game object, player being trained or the goal to locate the game object and/or player to position the simulated opponent(s) to train the player to strike the game object past the simulated opponent into the goal. | 10-16-2008 |
20090011872 | Digitally Controlled, User Programmable and Field Relocatable Table Tennis Robot - A table tennis robot system characterized in that all the motion control mechanisms of the robot are digitally controlled and fully user programmable and the robot can be positioned in a wide space range of the machine side of the playing field using a unique design of ball catching and recycling net (MB). | 01-08-2009 |
20090143172 | TENNIS BALL DELIVERY DEVICE - A tennis ball delivery device for use in practicing one's tennis stroke. The device includes an adjustable frame, at least one declining ball delivery conduit carried by the frame in an upper portion thereof, a declining ball discharge shoot carried by and communicating with the delivery conduit and a ball release mechanism carried by the discharge conduit. The release mechanism allows a single ball to fall from the shoot in response to the activation thereof. A depending handle that can be easily struck by the player's racket in initiating their tennis stroke is operatively connected to the release mechanism so as to effect the release of the ball. | 06-04-2009 |
20100261559 | Tennis Throw Trainer - A training device that will train a player to throw the ball to the correct height and angle for a serve is provided. The device includes a pole that adjusts from about four feet to twelve feet in height to suit a player's need. The pole is supported by a base and includes an toss hoop at the top of the pole. A photo-sensor is provided at the toss hoop to record a valid toss when a ball is tossed upwardly through the hoop within a predetermined height range and descends through the hoop prior to the serve. A basket may be positioned at the base for retrieving the tossed practice balls. The base legs and toss hoop fold away for easy storage and transport. | 10-14-2010 |
20100279800 | SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING TENNIS MATCH DATA - The present invention relates to a system and a method for gathering ball game data and in particular tennis match data in real time. To this end the system comprises a hands-free voice receiving means ( | 11-04-2010 |
20110059817 | MODULAR TABLE TENNIS GAME - A modular table tennis game includes a plurality of paddles, a table tennis ball, and an adjustable table, or multiple adjustable tables. The table(s) may be mounted on a support system such as a tripod or other support structure that allows the table(s) to be adjusted in height and tilt. The top of the table(s) may have an opening or openings larger than the table tennis ball penetrating therethrough. | 03-10-2011 |
20110077110 | K Spinn - The K Spinn is developed to enhance the teaching of today's modern forehand and backhand in the game of tennis. With the ability to be strapped onto the tennis net, this tee will allow an individual to place the tennis ball in the cup, hold the ball constant allowing an individual to practice his/her own ground stroke to develop the required pattern needed to generate topspin. | 03-31-2011 |
20110124444 | VIDEO-BASED SYSTEM FOR TENNIS TRAINING INCORPORATING MATS - In accordance with the invention, the inventive mat comprises a planar member. A first marking is disposed on the planar member corresponding to the position of the ball of the foot of the first foot at a first swing first point in time during the execution of a first tennis swing. The first swing first point in time is relatively proximate to the commencement of the execution of the first tennis swing. The first foot is the right foot of a right-hand dominant player or the left foot of a left-hand dominant player practicing a two-handed backhand. The first marking may comprise an indication of the sole of a first shoe and indicate the placement of the heel of the first shoe. A second marking is disposed on the planar member corresponding to the position of the sole of the second foot at the first swing first point in time during the execution of the first tennis swing. A third marking is disposed on the planar member corresponding to the position of the first foot at a first swing second point in time during the execution of the first tennis swing. The second marking corresponds to the position of the second foot at the first swing second point in time during the execution of the first tennis swing. The first swing second point in time is after the first swing first point in time. | 05-26-2011 |
20110136596 | VOLLEYBALL TRAINING SYSTEM - A volleyball training system includes a volleyball, a tethering means with a first end and second end, said tethering means connected to said volleyball on said first end, a strapping means connected to said second end of said tethering means wherein the strapping means securely fastens around a human wrist. | 06-09-2011 |
20120004055 | SENSOR BASED TENNIS SERVE TRAINING APPARATUS - A sensor based tennis serve training apparatus includes a stand, a ball tosser coupled to said stand, an optical marker coupled to said stand and in electronic communications with said ball tosser, the optical marker to mark a ball strike zone, an ultrasonic tennis arm movement detector attached to said stand and in electronic communication with said ball tosser to detect arm movement, and a selectively timed ball discharging magazine attached to said stand and in electronic communication with said ball tosser. Said apparatus can further include an electronic communication control box coupled to said stand and mediating electronic communication between said magazine, ball tosser, ultrasonic tennis arm movement detector, and optical marker. | 01-05-2012 |
20120149504 | TennisChute, a standard camera tripod-mountable sports training device - A standard-camera-tripod-mountable tennis (or other sport) training device is disclosed. A section of 3″ PVC is cut lengthwise into a half-pipe (chute) and attached to a mounting block that allows for attachment to a standard camera tripod via a 1/4″-20 nut in the base of the mounting block. The device allows for consistent, precise delivery of a slow moving tennis ball or other projectile, thus facilitating training. | 06-14-2012 |
20130130845 | TRAJECTORY DETECTION AND FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR TENNIS - A system for capturing and analyzing a trajectory of a tennis ball or other object associated with a play of a game of tennis and providing feedback is described. The system may be designed to capture and analyze a trajectory of a tennis ball during various activities related to the play of a game of tennis. The system may be configured to provide immediate feedback that may be utilized by a player to improve their performance as well as provide entertainment value above and beyond what is normally associated with the play of a game of tennis. Further, the system may be operable for use in an area where tennis is normally played during normal playing activities, such as player playing a game or practicing on an outdoor tennis court. The system may be operable to account for factors associated with its ambient environment, such as wind, temperature and humidity. | 05-23-2013 |
20130217520 | RACQUET SPORT TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A racquet sport training device, including a housing with an exterior surface and an attachment portion arranged to engage a plurality of strings of a racquet such that the exterior surface is engaged with at least one string of the racquet The device includes a sensor assembly disposed within the housing and having: a vibration sensor engaged with the exterior surface; a computer electrically connected to the vibration sensor; and a user interface electrically connected to the computer. The vibration sensor is arranged to detect a vibration at the exterior surface. The computer is arranged to record each occurrence of the vibration. | 08-22-2013 |
20140121043 | CUSTOMIZABLE TENNIS BALL THROWING MACHINE WITH PORTABLE MEMORY DEVICE - A tennis ball throwing machine includes a processor mounted on the machine for controlling the operation of the machine. The processor is adapted to operatively communicate with a portable memory device. The portable memory device is adapted to provide operating instructions to the machine and to save a record of the actions of the machine. | 05-01-2014 |
20140135152 | VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A volleyball practice apparatus is described. Embodiments of the volleyball practice apparatus include a frame, a receptacle, and a pair of engagement structures. Generally, the receptacle and the pair of engagement structures can be attached to the frame at opposite ends. The frame can include a track adapted to guide a ball from the receptacle to a plurality of engagement members of the engagement structures. The plurality of engagement members can be adapted to hold a ball to be hit by a user of the practice apparatus. A pair of the plurality of engagement members can be adapted to stop a next ball from on the track passing through an aperture of the frame until a first ball at the bottom of the engagement structures is removed. | 05-15-2014 |
20140296003 | Strike Zone Marker - This invention relates to volleyball training devices. More particularly, it relates to a system of marker devices affixed to a volleyball net for use in training volleyball players in hitting the volleyball toward the most vulnerable area in the opposing team's defense. The maker body may include a deflector to cause balls to be deflected at various angles to simulate blocking by a defensive player. | 10-02-2014 |
20160074737 | Systems and Methods for Improving Tennis Stroke Recognition - Certain embodiments relate to systems and methods for improving tennis stroke recognition that includes: outputting on an output device a video or animation of an opponent player executing a tennis stroke, a layout of the near court, and one or more tennis stroke indicators corresponding to different tennis strokes; detecting a first user gesture or voice utterance adjacent to the output device to select one of the tennis stroke indicators a user believes is executed by the opponent player; detecting a second user gesture adjacent to the output device identifying a location in the layout of the near court the user expects the ball to hit; and updating the output device to display an actual type of tennis stroke executed by the opponent player and an actual location in the layout of the near court the ball hits as a result of the actual tennis stroke executed by the opponent. | 03-17-2016 |
20170232324 | CODIFICATION AND CUEING SYSTEM FOR HUMAN INTERACTIONS IN TENNIS AND OTHER SPORT AND VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | 08-17-2017 |
473460000 | Projectile collector for field or court (e.g., trough, ball sweeper, etc.) | 5 |
20100016102 | BALL COLLECTING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a ball collecting device comprising a drum and a control element. A first cover and a second cover are installed at both ends of the drum respectively to form a containing space in the drum. The first cover and the second cover are hollow and connected to at least one ring-shaped body with an interval apart. Each ring-shaped body comprises at least one elastic element installed around the ring-shaped body. The first cover, the second cover and the ring-shaped bodies are connected by at least one rod. The control element is connected to the drum and provided for a user to hold and push the drum to roll. An elastic element installed around the second cover is provided for pushing at least one ball to shift and enter into the containing space for storage, so as to provide a convenient way of collecting balls. | 01-21-2010 |
20100323827 | APPARATUS FOR RETRIEVING AND STORING TENNIS BALLS - A ball hopper which allows for the easy retrieval and transportation of tennis balls. The ball hopper includes a basket includes a base and a side wall defining a cavity for storing the tennis ball. Balls are retrieved through ball retrieval channels provided in the base of the basket. The hopper is tipped to position the base of the hopper over the tennis bail. When the hopper is tipped upright the base of the hopper engages the tennis ball and slightly deforms the tennis ball allowing the tennis ball to bass through the retrieval channel. A side wall of the basket includes a door which provides a passageway through which the balls can be dispensed without requiring inversion of the basket. A latch member is provided to secure the door in a closed position. Wheels allow for easy transportation of the basket between locations. | 12-23-2010 |
20120322589 | Tennis Ball Management System - A method and apparatus comprising a net, a set of lines, and a support system. The set of lines is associated with the net. The support system is configured to be connected to posts on a tennis court. The support system is further configured to be connected to the set of lines. The support system is further configured to change a tension in the set of lines. The net is configured to catch a tennis ball striking a tennis net on the tennis court when a desired amount of tension in the set of lines is present. | 12-20-2012 |
20140121044 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RETAINING TENNIS BALLS HIT INTO TENNIS NETS - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of apparatus and methods for retaining (e.g., controlling, funneling, redirecting, gathering, and/or capturing, etc.) tennis balls hit into tennis nets, to inhibit or prevent the tennis balls from bouncing off or rolling away from a tennis net back onto the main playing surface of a tennis court. | 05-01-2014 |
20150328503 | Apparatus and System for Automatic Collection and Delivery of Spherical Game Elements - A collection apparatus including an autonomous power supply means and an image acquisition means for acquiring image sequences of at least one area of surveillance is disclosed. The collection apparatus may further include control means connected to the image acquisition means for receiving and processing the acquired sequences of images, to detect the presence and position of said game elements, and to send a control command to move the collection apparatus to collect a detected spherical game element. The collection apparatus also includes interaction means for interacting with a player to deliver a previously collected spherical game element to the player and a delivery device controlled by the control means to perform the delivery. An automatic collection system is also disclosed that uses two collection apparatuses, operating in a complementary and/or synchronized way to collect and deliver a spherical element to a player, on request by the player. | 11-19-2015 |
473461000 | Racket or paddle swing analyzer or guide | 10 |
20080220911 | TENNIS TRAINING AID - A tennis training aid can be used to teach proper wrist and racket position for swings such as a forehand ground stroke, two-handed backhand stroke, or volley. Such a tennis training aid is provided herein and includes a forearm attachment member operable to be releasably attached to a forearm of a player. The tennis training aid also includes a tether attachment having a first and second end, such that the first end is attached to the forearm attachment member and the second end is attached to a tennis racket throat in order to hold the wrist of the forearm holding that racket at a desired angle so as to allow the player to practice a plurality of different tennis strokes. | 09-11-2008 |
20090069128 | Tennis training aid - A tennis training aid can be used to teach proper wrist and racket position for swings such as a forehand ground stroke, two-handed backhand stroke, or volley. A training aid includes a forearm attachment member that can be quickly and easily attached to a player's forearm. A wrist positioning member can be attached between the forearm attachment member and the player's racket to maintain proper wrist angle and racket position. A first wrist positioning member can be used for a forehand ground stroke or two-handed backhand stroke, while a second wrist positioning member can be used for volleys. The forearm attachment member can include a rotatable member, and the wrist positioning member can be slightly elastic, in order to allow the racket to move slightly with respect to the wrist, and to allow for slight wrist movement, in order to provide a natural feel for the player. | 03-12-2009 |
20110124445 | VIDEO-BASED SYSTEM FOR TENNIS TRAINING - The inventive system comprises a first plurality of cameras disposed around a first point in a practice area to generate a plurality of first images of an individual positioned at the first point in the course of the execution of a swing by the individual. A second plurality of cameras is disposed around a second point in a practice area, the second point being displaced from the first point. The second plurality of cameras is symmetrically positioned with respect to the first plurality of cameras about an axis defined by the position of a first theoretical line positioned between the first and second plurality of cameras, and transverse to a second theoretical line extending between the first and second plurality of cameras. The second plurality of cameras generating a plurality of second images of an individual positioned at the second point in the course of the execution of a swing by the individual. The inventive mat is placed in the practice area at a position below that damaged by the cameras, in order to guide the movements of an individual practicing tennis swings. | 05-26-2011 |
20150057112 | Swing with IMU Feedback of Back Swing, Contact Point, and Follow Through - An apparatus, method, and system are herein disclosed for improving an athlete's swing by detecting three phases of a swing—the backswing, the lead up, and the follow through—and determining whether a ball impact or highest velocity occurred between the lead up and follow through using an inertial measurement unit device affixed to a piece of sports equipment without encumbering the athlete's equipment by substantially changing the weight, balance, or structure of the equipment. | 02-26-2015 |
20150141175 | TENNIS GAME ANALYSIS USING INERTIAL SENSORS - A method for analyzing a tennis session for game improvement using a portable device and a tennis analysis system, includes collecting information from the tennis session using the portable device attached to a racket used in a game for a plurality of strokes, transferring the collected information from the portable device to the tennis analysis system using a communication interface; analyzing information relating to the plurality of strokes; analyzing information relating to collections of strokes from said plurality of strokes to identify rallies, games, sets and matches played during the session, by said tennis analysis system; and generating a plurality of game statistics. | 05-21-2015 |
20150314164 | COMBINING SIGNAL INFORMATION FROM SHOES AND SPORTS RACKET - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for correlating signals from a sports racket with signals from the shoes worn by a player wielding the racket to gain insight into the player's footwork at ball striking moments. | 11-05-2015 |
20150314165 | USING PRESSURE SIGNAL FROM RACKET TO ADVISE PLAYER - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for comparing signals from pressure sensors under the grip of a tennis racket to digital templates to gain insight into the player's grip, e.g., during ball striking moments. | 11-05-2015 |
20150335946 | TENNIS TRAINING SYSTEM - A body worn electronic device and method for training a player to improve upon the stroke of an article such as a racket in a sport wherein the device senses parameters of the player's strokes to create a stoke profile, compares the sensed parameters of the stroke profile with electronically stored comparative stroke profiles and wherein feedback may be provided to the player based on the comparison of the players stroke profile and the comparative stroke profile. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335975 | SWING SPORT INSTRUMENT TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The swing training aid includes an arm band and an adjustable cord attached to the racket and the arm band through an adjustable hook. The arm band is adjustably and detachably secured around an arm of a player. A hook strap is attached on the outside of the arm band and defines an opening for receiving the hook. The elastic cord has one end having a loop whose diameter is sufficiently large to receive a handle of the sport swing instrument. The adjustable hook has a base and a hook portion extending from the base and terminating at a hook end. The hook portion is designed to be coupled to the hook strap and the base of the adjustable hook is designed to receive the end of the elastic cord and adjustably lock the cord once the cord length has been adjusted for the player. | 11-26-2015 |
20160144260 | Tennis Racket Sensor System and Coaching Device - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems, and methods for measuring values obtained from one or more sensors installed on a player's tennis racket and/or worn on the player's body, and using those values to calculate various parameters, such as the physical position and motion of the tennis racket. Embodiments may translate the parameters and derive one or more occurrences corresponding to phases of a tennis point or drill and then generate real-time audible, visual, and/or haptic coaching prompts and other related commands and signals, for the purpose of improving a player's motor skills. Embodiments may also send and receive messages to/from other embodiments, thereby permitting a player to interact with other players, coaches, or devices, such as ball machines and cameras. | 05-26-2016 |
473462000 | Projectile target | 9 |
20080293522 | Tennis practice target and display - A freely positionable tennis court practice target has a plurality of areas each of which generates a signal when impacted by a ball. A counter-display is responsive to signals from each area to numerically display the number of hits to each area. Lights and/or speakers may be included to provide an indication when each target area is impacted. | 11-27-2008 |
20090163303 | Sport court target training aid, method for training using same, and method for advertising using same - The subject matter described herein includes a sport court target training aid, a method for training using same, and a method for advertising using same. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a sport court target based training aid is provided. The sport court target based training aid includes a base portion for resting on a sport court and a protrusion extending outward from the base portion and providing a raised target for a ball hit by a player from the sport court. The base portion defines a first surface area and the protrusion defines a second surface area less than the first surface area. | 06-25-2009 |
20110275459 | Tennis Ball Toss and Serve Training Device - An architecture is presented that provides a tennis ball toss and serve training device. The training device comprises a base, a post, a member and a target. Typically, there are castors secured to the base for relatively easy repositioning. The post is preferably comprised of more than one telescoping sections of pipe which connect the member to the base, and a target, such as a tennis ball, can be attached to the member. Ideally, the target is positioned approximately 12-15 inches above a user's racquet when a user's arm is extended in an upward direction. | 11-10-2011 |
20110294608 | Target Table Tennis - A target device and method of training for table tennis, and providing a variation of table tennis. Target devices, comprising a target portion and a base portion, are placed on a playing surface. The target portion may be self-repositioning and/or interchangeable. Target devices are placed at predetermined locations on a playing surface to encourage user to practice a swing for aiming at specific locations. The user will be able to visually estimate how far they were from the target device, and compensate for the distance the next time, if the user does not hit the target device. Different difficulty levels of target devices, due to differences in weight or size of the target portion, may be used. Target devices are also placed on a playing surface to provide variations to a table tennis game, wherein the object of the game is to knock down the opponent's target devices. | 12-01-2011 |
20120190485 | Impact-Indicating Athletic Court Target Device - The portable athletic court target device includes, as a single unitary article, a flat, thin base mat having integrated multiple protrusions (preferably hemispherical) on its upper surface and having a generally non-slip lower surface. The inexpensive, weather-resistant, and easily-movable athletic court target device is preferably brightly colored to visually define the desired target location. The athletic court target device advantageously provides convenient, automatic feedback when the ball impacts the target location, as the protrusions cause the ball to rebound in an erratic, unexpected path. The athletic court target device is useful as a training aid in tennis and other sports. | 07-26-2012 |
20130267355 | TENNIS TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTRUCTION - Provided is a tennis training device for training a tennis player to hit a tennis ball to a targeted area with consistency. The device includes a target mat placeable on a surface for the tennis player to aim toward when hitting the tennis ball. The target mat includes a mat body and a detector coupled to the mat body. The detector is configured to detect contact between the tennis ball and the mat body and to generate a detection signal in response to said detection. The target mat further includes a transmitter in communication with the detector to receive the detection signal therefrom. The tennis training device includes a scoring device including a receiver in communication with the transmitter to receive the detection signal therefrom. A signaling device is in communication with the receiver and configured to generate a scoring signal in response to receipt of the detection signal. | 10-10-2013 |
20140066230 | Tennis Training Apparatus - A tennis training apparatus comprises a balanced rod having an upper segment, mid-section, and lower segment. One or more of the training apparatuses may be secured separately along a tennis net tape with the upper segment extending above the tape as a target. When struck by a tennis ball, the upper segment pendulums back and forth while providing a ringing sound. The upper segment is further divided into a plurality of regions which correlate to different sections of a tennis racket. The training apparatuses may be moved to desired locations along the net tape to create different targets, gaps, and spacings for the players to practice all tennis skills during practice matches or drills. A stand-alone version of the training apparatus need not be attached to a tennis net, but pivots on a stand which provides adjustable pendulum motion, and can be utilized for a variety of non-tennis training exercises. | 03-06-2014 |
20140148274 | Method of Providing a Tennis Practice Target and Display - A method for enhancing tennis practice by disposing a freely movable tennis court practice target mat so as to lie horizontally within marked playing areas of a tennis court playing surface, the target mat having a plurality of areas each of which generates a signal when impacted by a descending tennis ball. An upright counter-display is also provide responsive to signals from each target area to numerically display the number of hits to each area. Lights and/or speakers may be included to provide an indication when each target area is impacted. | 05-29-2014 |
20160166912 | TENNIS TRAINING DEVICE USING VIRTUAL TARGETS | 06-16-2016 |
473463000 | Practice racket or paddle | 12 |
20100331125 | EXERCISE RACQUET - An exercise racquet to aid in the playing development of the user. The racquet incorporates a handle and a solid planar member extending from the handle. The planar member has a centrally located stabiliser member including a longitudinally concave length located on both surfaces of the planar member, the longitudinal concave length having curved wings with downwardly extending shoulders so that the planar member provides resistance to the racquet being stroked through the air and a stabiliser member to prevent the racquet from lifting. | 12-30-2010 |
20110237360 | TENNIS SERVE TRAINING DEVICE - A tennis skill training device having a grip emulating a tennis racquet grip sized to be held by a user when employing the device for training. The grip has a length and circumference, a butt end and a distal end. The device further includes a flexible umbilical having first and second ends, the first end being attached to and emanating from the distal end of the grip and a weight attached to the second end of the umbilical, the length of the device being measured from its butt end of the pip to the weight being approximately the length of a tennis racquet. The device is particularly suitable for carrying out a method of training a user to properly serve a tennis ball. | 09-29-2011 |
20110237361 | Sports training aid - A sports training device having grip sized to be held by a user when employing the device for training and a flexible umbilical having a first and second ends, the first end being attached to and emanating from the distal end of the grip and an adjustable weight attached to the second end of the umbilical. The device, when properly used, improves a user's throwing or serving technique and develops the appropriate mechanics for properly performing an overhead motion, such as throwing a pitch, passing a football, hitting a volleyball, serving a tennis ball, etc. | 09-29-2011 |
20110275460 | Tennis serve traning device - A tennis skill training device having grip emulating a tennis racquet grip sized to be held by a user. The device includes a grip, a single flexible umbilical having a first and second ends, the first end being attached to and emanating from the distal end of the grip, and a weight attached to the second end of the umbilical. | 11-10-2011 |
20110312449 | PERSONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING DEVICE - An athletic paddle training apparatus | 12-22-2011 |
20120264550 | Tennis Stoke Practice Device - A tennis stoke practice device comprises a tube comprising a first end, a second end and a hollow interior. The first end and the second end are operable for joining of accessories. A grip-bud is removably joinable to the first end. The grip-bud is configured to close the hollow interior at the first end. A grip is joined to the tube to abut the grip-bud. The grip-bud and grip comprise an octagonal shape. A movable insert is configured for projectile movement through the hollow interior in which, during a desired swing of the device, a longitudinal axis of the movable insert is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the hollow interior. During an undesired swing of the device, the longitudinal axis of the movable insert rotates out of alignment with the longitudinal axis of the hollow interior. | 10-18-2012 |
20130035180 | Tennis serve training devices, systems and methods - A tennis skill training device comprising a substantially planar foot placement platform platform having foot placement graphics disposed thereon, the foot placement graphics consisting of a first stance position representing right and left foot positions for a right-handed player proximate a first court position, a second stance position representing right and left foot positions for a right-handed player proximate a second court position, and a first toss target representing a first forward foot post-stroke position for the right-handed player. In some embodiments, the graphics include a third stance position representing right and left foot positions for a left-handed player proximate the first court position, a fourth stance position representing right and left foot positions for the left-handed player proximate the second court position, and a second toss target representing a first forward foot post-stroke position for the left-handed player. | 02-07-2013 |
20130053190 | RACKET SPORT INERTIAL SENSOR MOTION TRACKING AND ANALYSIS - A system for a racket comprises an inertial sensor for coupling to the racket, a processor connected to the inertial sensor, and a memory device connected to the processor. The inertial sensor includes an accelerometer array with three degrees of freedom in acceleration and a gyro array with three degrees of freedom in rotation. The processor is configured to generate stroke profiles describing acceleration and rotation of the racket based on signals from the accelerometer and the gyro arrays, and the memory device is configured to store the stroke profiles. | 02-28-2013 |
20130157789 | COLOR-CODED PRACTICE BAND FOR A TENNIS RACKET - A practice band to surround or replace the existing grip of a (e.g., tennis) racket so that a visual indication is provided as to where the hand or hands should be correctly positioned with respect to the grip by a player who is practicing a variety of (e.g., tennis) strokes. According to a preferred embodiment, the practice band is provided with a series of parallel-aligned stripes having different colors to correspond with the different positions around the grip to which the player's hand or hands should be rotated depending upon the stroke to be practiced. The practice band is also provided with printed indicia that is applied over the stripes to identify the different strokes to which the colored stripes of the band correspond. | 06-20-2013 |
20130296081 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING A TENNIS PLAYERS SWING - A training device which includes a face with a first region and a second region, said first region adapted to provide an first auditory output when struck by a tennis ball and said second region adapted to provide a second auditory output when struck by a tennis ball, wherein said first auditory output and said second auditory output are different, a circumferentially grooved region adjacent said face, and a ringlet engageable with said grooved region. | 11-07-2013 |
20140206481 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING TENNIS PLAY DATA - An apparatus ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140349787 | SPORTS GRIPS - Described are sports training aid(s) such as tennis grips. The tennis grips have markers showing a player where to place their hands and fingers to get a correct grip for a particular tennis shot. Also described are marker indicators having marker indicator comprising one or more indicators indicating to a subject where to put markers on a grip. | 11-27-2014 |
473464000 | Player worn or carried | 12 |
20100009785 | Volleyball instructional apparatus - The present invention is directed to a volleyball instructional apparatus and methods of using such apparatus, more particularly to a volleyball instructional apparatus that provides assistance with training a user how to establish proper hand, forearm, and/or body positioning when bumping or striking a volleyball during different volleyball motions. The instructional apparatus comprises a first hand member, a second hand member and an element for maintaining said first and second hand members. | 01-14-2010 |
20100069179 | Tennis Training Aid - A tennis training aid can be used to teach proper wrist and racket position for swings such as a forehand ground stroke, two-handed backhand stroke, or volley. Such a tennis training aid is provided herein and includes a forearm attachment member operable to be releasably attached to a forearm of a player. In some implementations, the tennis training aid may also include a tether attachment having a first and second end, such that the first end is attached to the forearm attachment member and the second end is attached to a tennis racket throat in order to hold the wrist of the forearm holding that racket at a desired angle so as to allow the player to practice a plurality of different tennis strokes. | 03-18-2010 |
20110045926 | Training System For An Article Of Footwear With A Traction System - A training system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The training system includes a method of training an athlete to use an article of footwear with a traction system to help enhance speed and agility. The method can be implemented on a computer, mobile device or as an instruction booklet. The training system provides a total training solution for an athlete that is designed to enhance specific athletic skills. | 02-24-2011 |
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20110294609 | TENNIS TEACHING DEVICE - Training device to improve tennis skills. The training device includes an umbilical having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to a wristband for encircling the wrist of a user and the second end is attached to a tennis racquet. The umbilical is under constant tension during use to encourage the movement of a user's hands in unison in carrying out the tennis stroke | 12-01-2011 |
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20120083369 | Volleyball Instructional Apparatus - The present invention is directed to a volleyball instructional apparatus and methods of using such apparatus, more particularly to a volleyball instructional apparatus that provides assistance with training a user how to establish proper hand, forearm, and/or body positioning when bumping or striking a volleyball during different volleyball motions. The instructional apparatus comprises a first hand member, a second hand member and an element for maintaining said first and second hand members. | 04-05-2012 |
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