A synthetic fiber ball and method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The fiber ball includes a plurality of fibers having a predetermined length bound together with a fastening fiber at a central core. The fibers extend outwardly from the fastening fiber at the central core to form a generally spherical shaped ball. The fibers are heat shrunk in a spinning oven from a generally cylindrical shaped fiber bundle having a predetermined diameter to form the fiber ball. An illumination element is thereafter inserted into the fiber ball, for lighting the fiber ball when desired or upon impact.

An athletic skill training apparatus includes a generally horizontal upper ring that defines an upper opening, preferably circular and the same diameter as a traditional basketball hoop, made from a strong, lightweight material. Three lower rings are attached to the upper ring and extend downwardly and inwardly to attach to a base plate. A shock absorbing base member is elastically suspended from the lower rings and absorbs a portion of the force from a ball shot through the upper ring. The base member includes vertically spaced concentric rings of different diameters to redirect the ball out of the lower rings. The rings, the shock absorbing base member and the base plate form a goal assembly that can be positioned on a support above a playing surface.

The present invention relates to the field of fitness training devices and exercise machines. More specifically, a substantially horizontal exercise machine comprising an exercise platform slidable along one or more rails aligned with the longitudinal axis of the machine structure, the slidable platform spring-biased towards one end of the machine, is tiltable to allow for one end of the machine to be raised or lowered relative to the opposed end of the machine.

The learning tower includes a frame and a platform. The frame includes a rear leg assembly and a front leg assembly rotatably coupled to one another. The platform is removably coupled to the frame. The learning tower is configured to transition between an open position and a closed position, and the platform is configured to transition between a lower position and an upper position. In the lower position, the first end of the platform is rotatably coupled to the frame at a lower mounting position and the second end of the platform is slidably coupled to the frame through engagement with a first pair of channels. In the upper position, the first end of the platform is rotatably coupled to the frame at an upper mounting position and the second end of the platform is slidably coupled to the frame through engagement with a second pair of channels.

The present invention relates to the field of fitness training devices and exercise machines. More specifically, a substantially horizontal exercise machine comprising an exercise platform slidable along one or more rails aligned with the longitudinal axis of the machine structure, the slidable platform spring-biased towards one end of the machine, is tiltable to allow for one end of the machine to be raised or lowered relative to the opposed end of the machine.

The present invention relates to a chest expander, wherein the chest expander includes a pair of operating arms that are connected by a rotating shaft to approach or be spaced apart from each other, a plurality of elastic force adjusting holes formed as through holes in a longitudinal direction of the operating arm, elastic members that are disposed between the operating arms to cross and configured to provide an elastic force in a direction in which the operating arms are spaced apart from each other when the operating arms approach each other, and elastic force adjusting parts that allow one end portions of the elastic members to move along the elastic force adjusting holes and to be fixed so that lengths of the elastic members between the operating arms are changed so as to adjust strength levels of the elastic forces of the elastic members.

A stowable climbing wall device having a self-supporting frame, and a climbing wall first side and a second side releasably joined together for movement between a closed position and an open position, and the climbing wall side includes a removable panel for engaging climbing holds.

The present invention relates to a snowboarding or snow skiing training and safety device for children. A child wearing the training and safety device is controlled by a trainer or a parent through a connected leash. The device includes an adjustable waist strap extending horizontally around the waist of a child, an adjustable back leg strap extending horizontally around a thigh of the back leg of the child, and a releasable and adjustable longitudinally positioned connecting strap attached to the waist strap and the back leg strap. A leash is attached to a clip fastener disposed on the connecting strap and is held by the trainer to selectively control movement, speed, and/or spacing between the child on a snowboard and the trainer trailing behind.

The invention describes kits and methods for recreational activities involving the use of an elastomeric band.

An apparatus provides for a modified form of tackling in American football. A handle may be coupled to an article of protective equipment worn by players. The handle may project outwardly from the player and defenders may “tackle” a ball carrier by grabbing onto one or more of the handles present on the ball carrier's equipment, the grasping of which may be considered ending the play and the ball carrier's progress may be terminated. In this way, players may still learn to execute the fundamentals for tackling while the ball carrier is protected from high impact hits to the head or body. The ball carrier may also be protected from injuries that occur from being thrown to the ground since the use of handles may obviate the need for the ball carrier to be down by contact with the ground.