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Starting blockRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, For Track Or Field Sport, Starting Block For RunnerStarting block description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070087900, Starting block. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a starting block for athletic running, comprising an elongated frame having a longitudinal axis, which extends between a first end and a second end of the frame, said frame being adapted to be attached to a ground in both ends of the frame, at least one take-off block to be arranged in connection with said frame, the take-off block comprises a take-off surface. [0002] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a take-off block, an elongated frame, an adjustment device as well as uses of the starting block, the take-off block, the elongated frame and the adjustment device. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Starting blocks for athletic running are known in the prior art, which starting blocks comprises elements as set forth by way of introduction. The starting blocks are used in connection with for instance athletes lining up for the start in a 100, 200 or 400 metre run. [0004] In order to provide the best starting conditions for the athletes which are participating in the sprint the starting blocks can be individually adapted to each athlete having regard to for instance their physique, which leg they are using to take-off with, their running style etc. [0005] In the known starting blocks this is carried out by placing the take-off blocks on the frame having a predetermined distance between them which is suitable for the individually athlete. [0006] In order to obtain better and better time for the athletes on the short runs an extensive research is carried out especially in view of that every 1/100 second, which may be shorten of the final time is important. [0007] Most of this research is concerned to how the take-off of the starting block in the start is optimised, how the running style of the athletes are optimised, the physical training of the athletes as well as the running shoe. [0008] Especially, research have shown that several metres of the run, after start, are used by the athletes to obtain their optimal running style and thereby achieve their maximum running speed. As a consequence the athlete is using, after leaving the starting block, a great amount of force for rapidly obtaining the optimal running style, however, a large portion of the force is lost due to the large laterally movements of the athlete during the start. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] An object of the present invention is to wholly or partly overcome the above disadvantages and drawbacks of the prior art. More specifically, it is an object to provide a starting block which reduces the laterally movements of the athlete just after they have left the starting block. [0010] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a starting block which may be used in connection with training purposes for athletes. [0011] Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a take-off block which may be used in connection with sports using starting arrangements. [0012] The above object, together with numerous other objects, advantages and features, which will become evident from the below description, are accomplished by a solution in accordance with the present invention by the take-off surface is angular adjustable in a laterally direction in relation to the longitudinal axis of the frame. [0013] Hereby is obtained that the athlete may achieve better results, i.e. times. Additionally, the starting as well as the running style may be essentially improved as the inventive starting block substantially completely or at least partly eliminates the large laterally movements of the athlete just after start. [0014] By adjusting the angle of the take-off surface in a laterally direction in relation to the longitudinal axis of the frame it is further achieved that the first steps of the athlete, just after leaving the inventive starting block, will be near to the centre of the optimal running path and whereby the athlete is avoiding the laterally movements. Accordingly, the athlete may use substantially most of the force from the take-off to rapidly building up the maximum speed without loosing to much energy due to the laterally movements as the matter is with the prior starting blocks. Furthermore, the running style of the athlete is more aesthetic as the laterally movements is reduced. [0015] Further preferred embodiments according to the invention are defined in the dependent claims. [0016] The invention furthermore relates to a take-off block comprising a take-off surface. The take-off block being characterised in that the take-off surface is angular adjustable in a laterally direction. [0017] In addition the invention relates to an elongated frame for a starting block, said frame having a longitudinal axis, which extends between a first end and a second end, said frame being adapted to be attached to a ground in both ends of the frame, said frame having a width. The elongated frame being characterised in that the width of frame is adjustable. [0018] The invention also relates to an adjustment device for a take-off block comprising a take-off surface. The adjustment device being characterised in that, the adjustment device is adapted to adjust an angle of the take-off surface in a laterally direction. [0019] Finally, the invention relates to the use of the starting block, the take-off block, the elongated frame as well as the adjustment device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0020] The invention and its many advantages will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings, which for the purpose of illustration show some non-limiting embodiments and in which Continue reading about Starting block... Full patent description for Starting block Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Starting block patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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