Plyometric Jump Box

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-08-16
MCCORKLE PATRICK R
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The present invention is a plyometric jump box that includes a foam outer box having six sides. Each side has a 4-inch thick cross-linked polyethylene closed cell foam sheet material having a density of between 4 lbs. / ft.3 and 6 lbs. / ft.3. The box defines a cavity therein. A support structure is disposed inside of the cavity and is affixed to each of the sides so as to provide support to each of the sides. The technical effects of this invention include improved jump training and increased resistance to wear and tear, as the foam outer box provides a supportive and durable surface for the training process.

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However, missing the box while jumping can result in the jumper sustaining injuries, including injuries to the shins and knees.
This type of jump box is more costly than typical wooden jump boxes and the vinyl surface can result in the jump box slipping when placed on certain types of flooring surfaces.
Such slipping can also result in injuries.

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[0017]A preferred embodiment of the invention is now described in detail. Referring to the drawings, like numbers indicate like parts throughout the views. Unless otherwise specifically indicated in the disclosure that follows, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. As used in the description herein and throughout the claims, the following terms take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise: the meaning of “a,”“an,” and “the” includes plural reference, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.” Also, as used herein, “lbs. / ft.3” means pounds per cubic foot.

[0018]As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3A-3B, one embodiment of a plyometric jump box 100 includes six sides organized in pairs, including a first side 110 and an opposite second side 118, a third side 112 and an opposite forth side 120, and a fifth side 114 and an opposite sixth side 116. Each side can include a 4 inch thick cross-linked polyethylene closed cell foam sheet mater...

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Abstract

A plyometric jump box includes a foam outer box having six sides. Each side includes a 4 inch thick cross-linked polyethylene closed cell foam sheet material having a density of between 4 lbs. / ft.3 and 6 lbs. / ft.3. The box defines a cavity therein. A support structure is disposed inside of the cavity and is coupled to each of the sides so as to provide support to each of the sides.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to athletic training devices and, more specifically, to an athletic jump training device.2. Description of the Related Art[0002]Plyometric exercises cause muscles to exert maximum force quickly. Such exercises are used to improve the explosiveness of athletes in training. Fitness enthusiasts also use plyometric exercises to develop strength and endurance.[0003]One type of plyometric exercise involves jump training, in which the person in training jumps from one surface to a higher surface. The higher surface is usually the top surface of an elevated platform or a box, which is often referred to as a “plyometric jump box” or a “plyobox.”[0004]Typical jump boxes are made of wood. Wooden jump boxes can be inexpensive and provide good support for the person in training. However, missing the box while jumping can result in the jumper sustaining injuries, including injuries to the shins and knees.[0005...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B71/00A63B5/16A63B21/00A63B23/04
CPCA63B71/0054A63B5/16A63B2071/0063A63B23/0405A63B21/00047A63B23/0458
InventorMCCORKLE, PATRICK R.
OwnerMCCORKLE PATRICK R