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Polyethylene backboard training device

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-06-04
JONES TILFORD C
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[0011]An objective of the invention is to provide a backboard training device that is low maintenance, such that it is not prone to rotting, warping, or delamination and does not require constant painting, sealing and flashing.

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However, both such products require constant maintenance.
Block is expensive to build and needs painting, caulking, parging and pointing.
All of the above systems have limitations and problems.
Fiberglass, vacuum molded and injection molded panels are subject to damage when used for Lacrosse or Soccer Practice.
The balls used in these sports can puncture or crack the panels ruining the product.
Fiberglass backboards utilize a thin, painted-on surface that is subject to U.V degradation and often develops dead spots.
Plywood and MDO Board panels are subject to rotting, warping, delamination and require constant painting, sealing and flashing.
HDPE panels are very difficult to mark, for example with lines, because paint and adhesives to do not stick to the surface.

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[0037]The invention will now be explained with reference to the attached Figs., without being limited thereto. The backboard training device comprises at least two HDPE panels mounted to a rigid support by a movable mount. The HDPE panels are highly flexible, resist puncture, cracking and weathering. However, the HDPE panels have a high coefficient of expansion, which results in severe buckling of the panels if they are not movably mounted to the rigid support. The HDPE panels have a high coefficient of expansion, for example greater than 0.00005 in / in ° F. The HDPE panels are usually about 4 feet by 8 feet or 4 feet by 10 feet, but can be sized as desired. The panels are usually at least about 0.5 inches in thickness to provide sufficient rigidity to avoid deforming during use, but can be any thickness as desired. Usually, the multiple panels are aligned in a horizontal direction with the length facing upward, as shown in the accompanying Figs. The movable mount is constructed and ...

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Abstract

A backboard training device having high density polyethylene panels mounted so that buckling is avoided and unwanted sound is reduced.

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[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. patent app'n Ser. No. 60 / 990,974, filed 29 Nov. 2007, and Ser. No. 12 / 022,295, filed 30 Jan. 2008, the complete disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a backboard training device having high density polyethylene panels mounted so that buckling is avoided and unwanted sound is reduced.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A variety of sports utilize backboard training for practice and conditioning. Tennis players develop stroke technique, footwork and stamina. Soccer, Lacrosse, and basketball players likewise utilize the rebound of backboards to develop skills specific to their sports. The innate simplicity of a backboard belies its ability to provide both introductory through advanced level skill development in numerous sports.[0004]Backboard practice can take place against a garage door or any flat wall. Plywood and concrete block is often used to fashion backboards. Ho...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/82
CPCE04H3/14
Inventor JONES, TILFORD C.
Owner JONES TILFORD C
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