Football training aid and method

US20120157243A1Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-21GALLO CHRISTOPHER J
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[0025]The training aid or device of the present invention is indicated generally at 1, and is shown mounted on helmet 3 in FIGS. 1-3. Training aid 1 is shown particularly in FIGS. 4-6 and consists primarily of an electrical circuit indicated generally at 4, having a printed circuit board 5, which includes as its main components a replaceable battery 7, a tilt sensor or switch 9, an audible alarm or horn 11, and an externally accessible ON / OFF switch 13 forming an alarming system. Switch 13 is electrically connected with battery 7 and enables a player to manually switch the training aid ON for use and OFF when not in use. The alarming system preferably is located within a protective housing 15 which may take various configurations, one of which is shown particularly in FIGS. 4 and 5. Housing 15 has a dome-shape to avoid any sharp corners which could injure other players during the use of the training aid. Housing 15 preferably is formed of an impact resistant plastic such as a polyca...

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A training aid is attached to the rear region of a user's helmet and alerts the player with an audible beep when the player's head drops into a downward unsafe or improper position. A printed circuit board containing a horn, battery and tilt switch is located within a protective housing attached by an adhesive to the rear region of the player's helmet. An external switch enables the player to manually turn the circuit ON or OFF.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 423,731, filed Dec. 16, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The invention relates to a training aid primarily for football players. More particularly, the invention relates to a signaling device mounted on or in the helmet of the player to signal the player with an audible sound that his head is in an improper contact position.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]Extreme contact occurs constantly in football and is an integral part of the sport. Although the players are well protected by various protective clothing and gear which helps substantially to avoid serious injury, one area which is difficult to protect is the cervical area and in particular the spine. Many of these injuries occur during tackling and blocking caused by the player dropping his head just prior to contac...

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Patent Timeline
21 Jun 2012
Publication
US20120157243A1
IPC
A63B69/00; A63B71/06
CPC
A63B2071/0627; A42B3/046; A63B71/0054; A63B2243/007; A63B69/0002; A63B2220/16; A63B2243/005; A63B2230/625
Inventors
GALLO, CHRISTOPHER J.