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Mechanical resistance training device for skatingRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Involving User Translation Or Physical Simulation ThereofMechanical resistance training device for skating description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060100063, Mechanical resistance training device for skating. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPPLICATION [0001] This is a utility patent application which claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/626,567 filed on Nov. 9, 2004. FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0003] Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL [0004] Portions of the disclosure of this patent document contain material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. BACKGROUND [0005] The present invention relates to sporting equipment, and more specifically, to a mechanical resistance training device for skaters and a method of using such a device. [0006] In many sports, resistance training enables athletes to improve their skills. For example, bicyclists use breaking devices for increased resistance and swimmers tie weights to their body. Resistance training not only enhances athletic performance but also provides an increased anaerobic workout. [0007] To provide resistance training for skaters, many devices have been developed in the art: [0008] U.S. Pat. No. 4,340,214 to Schutzer describes a training apparatus for skaters consisting of a fixed training stand with two carriages transversely displaceable in opposite directions, the displacement of which is controlled. Each carriage has a platform for the attachment of a foot of the skater, wherein the platform alters its angle of inclination upon displacement of the associated carriage from the initial position in the same method as a skate on ice. The lateral displacement of each carriage occurs against the action of a force, which is adjustable. [0009] In U.S. Pat. No. 4,781,372 to McCormack, an ice-skating leg exercise device is disclosed. In one embodiment, this device utilizes a pair of rotatably positionable tracks each having a stirrup movable back and forth thereon in which the user's legs are positioned, each track being angularly adjustable with adjustable weight resistance provided against the rearward movement of each stirrup and a body support for the user to rest against, while exercising on the device. [0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,391,130 to Green et al., discloses an exercise apparatus used for leg exercises, and particularly for isolating the muscles used in ice skating. The apparatus consists of a frame with bar linkages arranged side by side. Each linkage carries a foot pad. A resistance unit is attached to each linkage to resist movement in both directions. The resistance unit is preferably a double acting hydraulic cylinder connected to variable flow control valves to vary the resistance to linkage movement. [0011] Additionally, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,451,194 to Harrigan, a roller skate exercise device is disclosed, and consists of a platform having a top surface to support a pair of roller skates worn by a person. Components of the device permit the roller skates to slide in opposed reciprocating motions on the top surface of the platform, so as to simulate cross-country skiing. [0012] All of the devices described above are simple exercising devices intended to provide resistance, particularly to muscle groups that are used in skating. Overall, the devices attempt to simulate actual skating conditions. Although there are advantages to such devices, they cannot be used in an actual rink or practice area. [0013] Meanwhile, some devices have been developed that can be used in a rink or practice area: [0014] U.S. Pat. No. 6,537,077 to Johnson describes a method and device for training a skater, consisting of a support frame and a harness that is secured to the support frame. The skater is secured to the support frame by means of the harness, such that the point of attachment between the support frame and the harness is a distance above the head of the skater. Further, the support frame is configured and arranged so as to extend from the skater when the skater is secured to the support frame. The support frame, which is responsive to the skating motion of a skater, moves with respect to the skating surface. [0015] U.S. Pat. No. 5,033,734 to Jalbert features a mobile skating aid for providing support for a beginning skater consisting of a surrounding main frame supported at approximately waist-height on telescoping posts, which extend upwardly from a pair of elongated runners intended to continuously contact a skating surface. The posts are arranged to enable the height of the main frame, which includes a hand rail, to be adjusted, and further to be easily collapsed and folded flat against the underside of the frame for convenient storage and transportation. A seat element flexibly suspended from the main frame at an adjustable distance below the frame at a height to be straddled by the user provides a safety catch to prevent a skater from falling due to loss of footing or traction. [0016] In U.S. Pat. No. 4,410,175 to Shamp, a safety suspension unit with a tracking carriage connectable to an elevated fixed track is disclosed. The suspension unit has a spring-loaded pulley system with a support cable connected to a harness for aiding a skater in the learning and practicing of jumps and spins. The tension in the spring, which loads the pulley system, increases as the support cable is dispensed. [0017] Although all the above-described devices can be used in a rink or practice area, they are only useful in providing safety and do not provide any resistance training for skaters. [0018] Therefore, there is a need for a device that can be used for resistance training for skaters that can be used in a rink. [0019] It is an object of the present invention to overcome the shortcomings in the current technology and provide a mechanical resistance training device that can be used to improve skating skills. Continue reading about Mechanical resistance training device for skating... Full patent description for Mechanical resistance training device for skating Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Mechanical resistance training device for skating patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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