A63B69/0059

PERFECT FIELDER BASEBALL / SOFTBALL TRAINING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING SAME
20210154547 · 2021-05-27 ·

The present invention relates generally to a fielding training apparatus and a method of using same. More particularly, the invention encompasses a baseball or softball field training device, especially for training a baseball or softball player on how to focus, and catch a line drive or a ground ball. The inventive perfect fielder has an adjustable flexible wrist band, an adjustable flexible strap, and a clip that can be removeably clipped or secured to any visor, baseball cap or hat, or rim, and thus can be easily used by any baseball/softball player. The perfect fielder could also have two clips, such that, one clip could be removeably attached to a player's cap or visor rim, while the second clip could be removeably attached to a player's wrist, hand, or glove. The invention also provides a method. of using the inventive baseball or softball field training apparatus.

Golf clothing for correcting swing posture
10974116 · 2021-04-13 · ·

A golf clothing for correcting a swing posture in golf sports is disclosed, which includes a clothing body (1) and an auxiliary structure for correcting swing posture provided on the clothing body, wherein: the auxiliary structure for correcting swing posture enables a player (5) to keep a shape formed by both arms and shoulders of the player as a triangular shape during a swing process. Through the auxiliary structure for correcting swing posture, the present invention is able to correct the swing posture of the player (5), especially the beginner, so that the player (5) is able to grasp the correct swing posture as soon as possible, thereby quickly improving the golf level and the sports experience.

Blood flow restriction exercise strap
10993726 · 2021-05-04 · ·

A blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise strap. The strap is configured with a coupling at a first end of an elastic band. A second free end of the band is releasably retained in the coupling by a lever arm that is biased in a closed configuration against a plurality of teeth carried on an interior surface of the base. The band has graduated indicia carried thereon for determining a constriction level applied by the band to a limb of the user. The graduated indicia allow the user to set a desired level of constriction on each of a left limb and a right limb to provide the user to develop bilateral symmetry of targeted muscle groups of the limbs.

Table tennis training apparatus
10981043 · 2021-04-20 ·

A training apparatus and method of use for guiding and improving the forehand, backhand and other strokes of a table tennis player by forcing the hand travel in the correct trajectory to strike the ball. The apparatus includes a waist and a chest belt, or a wide belt, to position a vertical rigid rod support to which the training guide is mounted. The training guide includes a plate that can be adjusted in 6 degrees of freedom via a universal joint. There are two universal joints between the plate and the vertical rod support strapped to the player's torso. The position, orientation and the angle of the plate can be adjusted by the player via the two universal joints as required. The training apparatus improves the paddle stroke trajectory by guiding the hand such that the ball is returned to the opposing player bouncing off the table.

Basketball training aid
10974117 · 2021-04-13 ·

A basketball training aid has a harness removably secured to a body of a player. A bumper is retained at a predetermined position in proximity to the body of the player and represents an obstacle to the player, either to the player's field of view or the movement of the player. In this manner, the bumper provides the player with simulated practice of a basketball skill. The bumper is supported by an elongate attachment, which has a first end connected to the bumper and a second end connected to the harness and configured to support the bumper at the predetermined position in proximity to the body of the player.

Golf putting training aid

A golfing appartaus for assisting a golfer in putting includes a guide member adapted to encourage only certain motions during the golf swing to improve the engagement of ball with club and subsequently improve ball control, trajectory and speed. Further the golfing apparatus includes a movable member configured to slide along a path defined by the guide member and coupled with the putter handle. The guide member is afixed to the waist of a golfer. The guide member is curved to follow a natural rotation of arms and shoulders of the golfer and can be adjusted for proper angle that best fits a golfer's stance and has a second planar back stop surface to further align and control the movement of the putter club head, thereby assisting the golfer in putting.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR TRAINING A SPORTS SWING
20210113905 · 2021-04-22 ·

A system and process for training a user's sports swing to maintain arm position and body rotation so as to promote a proper swing arc. The system includes a waist wrap having one or more attachment area on an outer surface. The system also includes one or more training blocks configured for attachment to the attachment area depending upon the type of swing being practices. The process promotes a proper swing arc by indicating incorrect arm position and/or body rotation through excessive contact between the user's arms and the training blocks during the swing. The goal of the system and process is to train a user's muscle memory for the correct arm position and body rotation in a proper swing arc.

Support harness

A system for coupling a user to a support apparatus includes a harness for the user, a hoist, and frame. The harness and the hoist have co-operable attachment means for releasably coupling the harness to the hoist. The frame is configured to receive the user, where the harness and the frame have co-operable attachment means for releasably coupling the harness to the frame.

Compression device

A wearable massage and/or compression device for applying controllable scrolling or intermittent sequential forces, such as compression forces, to the body and limbs of a user comprises an elongated fabric body sized to encircle a limb of a user, one or more shape-memory wires carried by the fabric body and configured to apply a compression pressure to the limb through the fabric body upon changing shape in response to a stimulus, and a micro-processor based controller for selectively actuating the one or more shape-changing elements to reduce the effective diameter of the device encircling the limb, to thereby apply pressure to the limb.

Shoulder motion exercise device and method of use
10953277 · 2021-03-23 · ·

A shoulder motion exercise device, kit, and method of use having a retainer, a plurality of connectors, an extender, and a slider. The device aids in the stretching and exercise of at least a shoulder and a portion of the torso.