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Hockey stick-handling device

a technology of stick-handling and hockey, which is applied in the field of hockey training aids, can solve the problems that prior art hockey training aids present significant disadvantages to their users

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-09
FAN TASTIC SPORTS
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"The present invention provides a hockey stick-handling device that includes cross members and support columns. The device can be raised from a training surface to allow for the passage of an object for stick-handling. The cross members can rotate to allow for different configurations for stick-handling and can be collapsed for storage. The device is modular in nature, meaning it can be adjusted to different lengths. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a versatile and convenient tool for training and practicing hockey stick-handling."

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Prior art stick-handling training aids present significant disadvantages for their users.
However, the SweetHands device is capable of only one configuration (a straight line) and requires a multi-step take-down and reassembly process following each use of the device.

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[0019]FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handling device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The hockey stick-handling device 100 includes a plurality of upper cross members 110, a plurality of lower cross members 120, a plurality of rotatable connecting points 130, a plurality of intermediary support columns 140, and two terminal support columns 150, one at each end of the device 100. In operation, the support columns 140 and 150 support the cross members 110 and 120 such that the cross members 110 and 120 are elevated from a training surface by a height sufficient to allow an object for stick-handling (such as a hockey puck or ball) to pass underneath them.

[0020]When a plurality of cross members 110 and 120 and support columns 140 and 150 are connected in series, as shown in FIG. 1, an expandable hockey stick-handling device 100 is formed. The hockey stick-handling device 100 is modular such that it may be configured to a desired length by increa...

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Abstract

A hockey stick-handling device comprises cross members and support columns. The support columns elevate the cross members from a training surface to allow an object for stick-handling to be passed underneath. The cross members are rotatable with respect to one another to allow the hockey stick-handling device to be arranged in various configurations for stick-handling as well as to be collapsed for storage. The hockey stick-handling device is modular in nature such that it can be lengthened or shortened to a desired length.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from, and incorporates by reference, provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 921,736, filed Apr. 4, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a hockey training aid. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for providing a hockey stick-handling device that is capable of multiple configurations and may be expanded and collapsed without repeated assembly.[0003]A key skill in the sport of hockey is stick-handling. As a result, hockey players of all ages consistently strive to improve their stick-handling abilities, often through drills that utilize training aids. In most applications, it is desireable that the stick-handling training aid be durable, portable, easy to assemble, and adaptable to different drills, players, and surfaces.[0004]Prior art stick-handling training aids present significant disadvantages for their users. Some training aids, such as th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B59/12
CPCA63B69/0024A63B69/0026A63B2210/50A63B2225/09
Inventor PITTORF, SCOTT DOUGLAS
Owner FAN TASTIC SPORTS