U.S. patent application number 11/128667 was filed with the patent office on 2005-12-08 for technique-development and strength-training device for skaters and method of use.
Invention is credited to Ellis, Susan Gwen, Widdershoven, Paul Michael.
Application Number | 20050272578 11/128667 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35449727 |
Filed Date | 2005-12-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050272578 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Widdershoven, Paul Michael ;
et al. |
December 8, 2005 |
Technique-development and strength-training device for skaters and
method of use
Abstract
A training device that simulates the skating motions to develop
effective skating technique as well as develop increased strength.
The device comprises of a resistance cord assembly that has
multiple resistance cords that are attached at one end to a hip
belt and the other to a fixed point or partner. The resistance cord
assembly is comprised of multiple resistance cords to allow for the
increase or decrease of the number of resistance cords attached to
the hip belt to modify the resistance. The modifiable resistance
allows the user, regardless of weight, to provide resistance to
allow them to conduct the movements partially or completely as well
as slowly or dynamically.
Inventors: |
Widdershoven, Paul Michael;
(Hampton, CA) ; Ellis, Susan Gwen; (Rothesay,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Paul Widdershoven
47 Centennial Rd.
Hampton
NB
E5N6N3
CA
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Family ID: |
35449727 |
Appl. No.: |
11/128667 |
Filed: |
May 12, 2005 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60571544 |
May 13, 2004 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/124 ;
482/121 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/28 20130101;
A63B 21/0557 20130101; A63B 69/0022 20130101; A63B 23/047 20130101;
A63B 21/4009 20151001; A63B 2208/0204 20130101; A63B 21/0552
20130101; A63B 21/04 20130101; A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B 69/0026
20130101; A63B 21/00065 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/124 ;
482/121 |
International
Class: |
A63B 071/00; A63B
021/02 |
Claims
We claim:
1. A skate training apparatus comprising of a resistance cord
assembly, attachable to a hip belt and a means to attach the
resistance cord assembly to a fixed point or partner, said
resistance cord having assembly having two ends, one end to allow
attachment to the hip belt and the other end to attach to a fixed
point or partner, said resistance cord assembly is comprised of
multiple resistance cords to allow modification of the
resistance.
2. The resistance cord assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein is
made of elastic cord.
3. The resistance cord assembly as recited in claim 1 includes a
mechanism on the end of each resistance cord to allow for
attachment and/or removal to the said padded hip belt.
4. The resistance cord assembly as recited in claim 1 includes a
means for attachment and/or removal of said resistance cord
assembly to a fixed point or partner.
5. A method to develop skating technique and/or strength comprising
of: a resistance cord assembly, attached to a hip belt to be worn
around the user, whereby each cord of the said resistance cord
assembly can be attached or removed to said hip belt to increase or
decrease the resistance by increasing or decreasing the number of
resistance cords attached to the said hip belt, that said
resistance cord assembly is attached to a secure point or partner.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The purposes of the invention are:
[0002] To allow the user to simulate skating motions either on or
off ice including forward strides, cornering, starts and lateral
movements.
[0003] To allow the user to conduct the motions slowly and
specifically
[0004] To allow the user to create muscle memory and transfer it to
the ice
[0005] To allow the user to experience the feeling of the
movements
[0006] To allow the user to simulate the skating motion during
strength and power training.
[0007] A training device for skaters, including speed skating, ice
hockey, inline hockey, ringette and inline skating to be able
simulate the skating motion for use both on and off ice.
[0008] The device is designed so that a skater can learn
fundamental technical movements by simulating different skating
strides including, forward strides, cross-overs, corner pushes, and
starts including forward and lateral, as well to be used for muscle
memory development, strength training and power training.
[0009] All though others have invented technical development and
strength training devices for skaters our invention is has many
unique advantages because it:
[0010] Allows the user to more closely simulate the actual skating
motion.
[0011] Can be used both for technical learning and power and
strength training.
[0012] Provides adequate and variable resistance allowing the user
to conduct partial and full movements very slowly and or
dynamically regardless of height, weight or movement they
execute
[0013] Allows the user to feel the pressure under the balls of
their feet for maximum power during the entire execution of the
push
[0014] Allows the user to experience the feeling of acceleration of
their weight in the direction they wish to go.
[0015] Allows the user to improve timing and rhythm.
[0016] Provides options to be used solo or in conjunction with a
partner
References
U.S. Patent Documents
[0017]
1 Des. 360,452 Gessler D21/238; D8/382 3,870,317 Wilson 273/188 R,
273/26 C 4,685,671 Sport Cord Inc A36B 21/02 4,544,155 Wallenbrock,
Perry A63B 21/04 5,846,167 Pacific Cornetta Inc A63B 31/00
4,328,964 Walls A63B 21/04 418,257 Whitely 5,813,955 Gutkowski,
Olney A63B 21/02 4,530,497 Moran, Bellerive A63B 31/00 5,234,392
Clark B63B 23/04 5,176,599 Beliakov A63B 21/02 6,093,024 Sokolowski
A63G 9/00 6,551,221 Marco A63B 071/00
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0018] A training device that simulates the skating motions to
develop effective skating technique as well as develop increased
strength. The device comprises of a resistance cord assembly that
has multiple resistance cords that are attached at one end to a hip
belt and the other to a fixed point or partner. The resistance cord
assembly is comprised of multiple resistance cords to allow for the
increase or decrease of the number of resistance cords attached to
the hip belt to modify the resistance. The modifiable resistance
allows the user, regardless of weight, to provide resistance to
allow them to conduct the movements partially or completely as well
as slowly or dynamically.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0019] Included are 14 drawings to assist in understanding the
technique-development and strength-training device for skaters and
the method of use:
[0020] FIG. 1. Is a perspective of the complete assembly.
[0021] FIG. 2. Is perspective of the stretch cord assembly.
[0022] FIG. 3. Is a perspective of the hip belt.
[0023] FIG. 4. Is a perspective of the end of the assembly and its
securing features.
[0024] FIG. 5A. Is a perspective of the stretch cord attached to
the ring.
[0025] FIG. 5B. Is an alternate perspective of the stretch cord
attached to the ring.
[0026] FIG. 6. Is a perspective of the hook attached to the stretch
cord and hooks attached to the hip belt.
[0027] FIG. 7. Is a perspective of the securing and placement of
the D-Ring on the hip belt.
[0028] FIG. 8A. Is a perspective of how the stretch cord assembly
can be secured to a rail.
[0029] FIG. 8B. Is a perspective of how the stretch cord assembly
can be secured to wall with a hook.
[0030] FIG. 8C. Is a perspective of how the stretch cord assembly
can be secured to partner with a second hip belt.
[0031] FIG. 9A. Is a perspective of where the hip belt is
positioned on the user and a perspective of the initial position of
the ankle angle initiating a forward stride.
[0032] FIG. 9B. A perspective of the ankle angle closed to its
maximum position in a forward stride.
[0033] FIG. 10. Is a perspective of the stretch cords in an
extended position.
[0034] FIG. 11. Is a perspective of the stretch cords in an
extended position demonstrated with a partner.
[0035] FIG. 12. Is a demonstration of the user in a completed
forward start movement.
[0036] FIG. 13. Is a demonstration of the user in a completed
forward stride movement.
[0037] FIG. 14. Is a demonstration of the user in a completed
corner push movement.
[0038] We have provided the following Reference Numerals to assist
in following the description of the device and its method of
use.
[0039] 10 Stretch Cord
[0040] 11 Ferrule
[0041] 12 Hook
[0042] 13 Ring
[0043] 14 Large Hook
[0044] 15 Attachment Strap
[0045] 20 Webbing
[0046] 21 D-Ring
[0047] 22 Padding
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0048] FIG. 1
[0049] The technique-development and strength-training device for
skaters has been designed using a Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2,
that provides resistance to the user, a Hip Belt FIG. 3 that is
worn around the hips of the user and embodiments to attach the
device to a fixed point or partner FIG. 4.
[0050] FIG. 2:
[0051] The Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2 is constructed of a number
of Stretch Cords 10 passed through a Ring 13 and each cord is
aligned at the mid point, and secured with a ferrule 11, shown in
more detail in FIGS. 5A and 5B, At the end of each Stretch Cord 10
there is a hook 12 secured by folding over the Stretch Cord 10 and
secured with a ferrule 11, shown in more details FIG. 6 The hook 12
is used to attach the individual Stretch Cords 10 to the D-Ring 21
of the Hip Belt FIG. 3, as shown in more detail in FIG. 6
[0052] The Ring 13 on the end of the Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2
has a Large Hook 14 clipped on, as well as and Attachment Strap 15,
shown in more detail in FIG. 4, to be used to secure the assembly
to a fixed object such as a pole or post FIG. 4, a rail FIG. 8A or
hook FIG. 8B or a partner wearing an optional hip belt FIG. 3 as
demonstrated in FIG. 8C
[0053] FIG. 3.
[0054] The hip belt FIG. 3 is constructed of Webbing 20. A closed
loop belt is constructed by securing both ends of the Webbing 20
after one end of the Webbing 20 is passed through a D-Ring 21, and
fastened to the other end of the Webbing 20 shown in more detail
FIG. 7. The Webbing 20 has Padding 22 in the mid section to protect
the user. The hip belt FIG. 3 is worn by the user as well as an
option to be worn by a partner assisting the user, as shown in FIG.
8C.
[0055] How the technique-development and strength-training device
for skaters achieves its result.
[0056] The stretch cord assembly FIG. 1 is attached to a secure
object, such as a pole FIG. 4, a rail FIG. 8A, a wall FIG. 8B or to
a partner as demonstrated in FIG. 8C, using either the ring 13, the
large hook 14 or attachment strap 15. The user positions the hip
belt around their hips as demonstrated in FIG. 9A. The optimal
height to secure the Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2 for all movements
is approximately equivalent to the height of the of the user,
except for forward starts, where the optimal height to secure the
Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2 is approximately nose height, unless
being conducted with a partner, whereby the Cord Assembly FIG. 2 is
secured to a hip belt FIG. 3 around the partners hips.
[0057] For the straight-away stride: The hip belt FIG. 3 is
positioned so that the padding is on the opposite hip to the leg
the user will be exercising and the Hip Belt FIG. 3 attached to the
Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2 on the same side of the body as the
leg they will be exercising, as shown in FIG. 9A
[0058] For Corners and Lateral Starts: The hip belt FIG. 3 is
positioned so that the padding 22 is on the hip on the same side as
the direction of the movement and the Hip Belt FIG. 3 is attached
to the Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2 on the opposite side of the
body to the direction of the movement, as shown in FIG. 14
[0059] For Forward Starts: The hip belt FIG. 3 is positioned so
that the padding is on the front of the user and the Hip Belt FIG.
3 is attached to the Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2 to the rear of
the user, as shown in FIG. 12
[0060] For continual motion exercises: (such as continual
cross-overs, lateral starts and multiple stride forward starts)
[0061] A pair of the Stretch Cords 10 are positioned in the
opposite direction of the user, FIG. 10 and attached to a Hip Belt
FIG. 3 worn by a partner. The Hip Belt FIG. 3 is positioned and the
Stretch Cord Assembly FIG. 2 is attached to the user using the same
method as described above, as demonstrated in FIG. 12.
[0062] The number of Stretch Cords 10 attached to the Hip Belt FIG.
3 is determined by the user, with experimentation, and is dependent
on the height, weight and the nature of the exercise the user will
be conducting.
[0063] The device allows the user to adjust the resistance by
adding or removing the number of Stretch Cords 10. This amount of
resistance used, allows the user to simulate an array of skating
movements for a pre-determined range of motion. This allows the
user to conduct a number of progressions to learn each part of a
skating movement, as shown in FIG. 9B and also to conduct complete
skating movements slowly or dynamically as shown in FIG. 13.
Repeating the movements on a regular basis will create lasting
muscle memory.
[0064] The user can increase or decrease the amount of resistance
by adjusting the number of Stretch Cords 10 attached to the users
Hip Belt FIG. 3 to conduct an array of different skating movements
and learn and improve areas such as:
[0065] To accelerate their weight or center of gravity in the
direction they wish to move, referred in sport as weight
transfer.
[0066] To initiate a push at the optimum position where their
pushing foot is creating maximum force in to the floor or ice.
[0067] Timing and rhythm of a movement.
[0068] Correct body position at the initiation, through the
movement and the end of a movement including forward strides,
cornering, starts and lateral.
[0069] The variable resistance factor also allows the user to use
the device as a strength-training device by adjusting the number of
Stretch Cords 10 creating resistance that will allow the user to
repeatedly complete a particular complete movement dynamically.
[0070] To use the device the user secures the Stretch Cord Assembly
FIG. 2 to secure position as shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B or
partner, as shown in FIG. 8C and places the Hip Belt FIG. 3 in a
position as described above depending on the movement they will be
conducting. They take the body position to simulate the initiation
of a movement at a distance where the Stretch Cords 10 are tight
but not resisting. The number of Stretch Cords 10 attached to the
Hip Belt FIG. 3 will be determined by the nature of the movement,
partial or complete as well as whether the movement will be
executed slow or dynamically. The skating movement is initiated by
the movement of the users body weight in the direction they wish to
move by closing the ankle angle as demonstrated for a forward
stride in FIGS. 9A and 9B.
[0071] Though there are many points to which a movement could be
conducted, the primary are:
[0072] The point at which the body position creates maximum force
in a downward position on the pushing foot at which point the push
is initiated, as shown for the forward stride in FIG. 9B
[0073] and the point at which the push is completed and the body is
in a position to initiate the next push or movement as demonstrated
for the forward start in FIG. 12, forward stride FIG. 13, right
corner push FIG. 14
[0074] These are not the only embodiments of our invention.
Alternatively:
[0075] The stretch cords can be made from an alternate material
that will provide adequate resistance and elasticity to allow the
user to have both a partial and full range of motion.
[0076] The means of securing the hooks can be changed from metal
ferrule to another material or method as long as it has the ability
to with stand the forces applied to it when used.
[0077] The shape and material of the Ring can be changed as long as
it allows for the attachment of the Stretch Cords and allows the
Stretch Cord Assembly to be attached to a secure point.
[0078] The number of Stretch Cords can be increased or decreased as
long it provides adequate resistance for the user to complete both
partial and complete movements.
[0079] The padding on the Hip Belt can be made of an array of
materials and attachment methods so to provide comfort to the
user.
[0080] The size, material and design of the hip belt can be
modified such that there is still a mechanism or means to attach it
to the Stretch Cord Assembly and be able to support the load placed
on it and provide sufficient support to the user.
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