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Magnetic display for use by coaches and trainers of various sports

a technology for coaches and trainers, applied in the field of diagramming of plays, can solve problems such as the defense or the inability to execute the newly diagrammed play

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-11
LYNCH MARTIN
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[0006]Briefly stated, the invention is a display device for use by coaches and others to quickly and easily diagram plays for their team, and to quickly “erase” the diagrammed play so another play can be diagrammed. The device is self-contained and does not require paper, pencils, pens, or magic markers or the like for diagramming the plays.

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In addition, if the display is not cleanly erased, any remaining lines denoting the previously delineated play can confuse the players and result in the improper execution of the newly diagrammed play or defense.

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[0018]The following detailed description illustrates the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description clearly enables one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives, and uses of the invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention. Additionally, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0019]As shown in FIGS. 1-4, an embodiment of the present invention, generally referred to as a display device 10, includes a ...

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A display device (10) for diagramming a play includes a housing (12) having a handle (14) for lifting and carrying the housing. A bottom (16) and sides of the housing form a recess is filled with a layer (18) of magnetic particles and a display panel (20) on which an outline of a field of play, or a portion thereof, is drawn. The panel fits over the layer. A stylus (24) has a tip end (26) which, when brought into contact with, or in close proximity to, an outer surface of the panel attracts the magnetic particles to the underside of the form an image (28-32) visible to anyone looking at the panel. The user can create as many images as he needs to diagram a play for his team. When done, the user draws a slide (36) underneath the length of the panel to erase the display.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is related to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 789,416 filed Apr. 5, 2006 from which priority is claimed, and is hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention relates to the diagramming of plays for a team by a coach or trainer; and, more particularly, to a magnetic display for quickly and easily communicating a play to team members without the use of paper, pen, pencils, or markers.[0004]Everyone who watches sports on television has seen it. At a crucial point in a basketball game, a football game, or other sporting event, the coach calls a “time out” and assembles the team about him on the sideline of the court or field. With the team gathered around, the coach or one of his assistants takes out a display board, such as clipboard or a dry-erase board, along with an appropriate writing instrument, such as a p...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B69/00A63B71/06A63B2071/0694G09F9/375B43L1/008B43L12/00A63B2209/08
Inventor LYNCH, MARTIN
Owner LYNCH MARTIN
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