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  Training apparatusUSPTO Application #: 20060229171Title: Training apparatus Abstract: This invention relates to a training system comprising an apparatus for use by an athlete in order to improve footwork dexterity and upper body creative movement. Such apparatus are often used by athletes in training sessions, and may be used in conjunction with music or rhythmic sounds in order for the athlete to be encouraged to maintain a particular rhythm. (end of abstract)
Agent: Bourque & Associates Intellectual Property Attorneys, P.A. - Manchester, NH, US Inventor: Carmelo Severino USPTO Applicaton #: 20060229171 - Class: 482093000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, Utilizing Weight Resistance The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060229171. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] This invention relates to a training system comprising an apparatus for use by an athlete in order to improve footwork dexterity and upper body creative movement. Such apparatus are often used by athletes in training sessions, and may be used in conjunction with music or rhythmic sounds in order for the athlete to be encouraged to maintain a particular rhythm. BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0002] An apparatus for athletic training and exercise is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,477,427. This apparatus has a number of drawbacks, particularly when stability of the apparatus and resilience to inadvertent impact during use are considered. [0003] In this known apparatus, bar-like rungs are used to prevent inelastic flexible railings from being dislodged during use. However, the system is still relatively unstable, and moves easily when knocked. If the apparatus is staked then leads may be connected to the railings by snap connectors to allow the ladder to break away from its stake when it is subjected to extreme force. This apparatus is very inconvenient to use, as it is not stable when simply laid out onto a floor. When it is staked a break away' feature must be implemented. The apparatus must be reattached every time it breaks away' which is extremely inconvenient. Furthermore, the only anchoring mechanism suggested is to stake into the ground, which is not feasible for indoor use. [0004] This known apparatus has rungs which are substantially parallel to each other. It has been discovered that repeated identical drills can be detrimental for the athlete rather than beneficial. SUMMARY [0005] The training system provides athletes, coaches and conditioning specialists with a training system rather than just a training aid that is innovative and dynamic in its concept. The use of the full training system allows the athlete/s to develop their co-ordination, proprioception, rhythm, balance and provides kinaesthetic feedback via the use of dance like movement patterns and thus facilitating the improvement of specific and general areas of their footwork and upper body creative movement. [0006] The system can integrate movement patterns and training drills that are specific to a chosen sport. Such training can reduce the difficulty of implementing footwork and upper body creative movement/dance drills during a normal training sessions by providing a training apparatus that is a complete training system in itself. However, it also has the flexibility to be used as a supplement to other training apparatus, systems and methods such as plyometrics, core stability and reaction training. [0007] The apparatus and system can be integrated into all phases of a team or individual's physical conditioning. The training system can be used as a system to enhance foot movements in new or complex skills training. The system/apparatus can also be used as part of a core training programme by overloading physiological systems that may not normally be stressed in current training systems. This may be due to the coach needing to devise specific and complex scenarios that require more than a performance of repetitive, non-challenging situations and require preparation that is too time consuming for many coaching set-ups. The training system has also been devised for the rehabilitation of an individual or pool of athletes after injury. The training system can be adapted to provide a progressive and individual approach to any rehabilitation programme and enhance key physiological adaptations that may have been neglected or been too difficult to implement without a separate and specific training system. [0008] The training system enhances a rehabilitation programme by concentrating on the development of dynamic footwork and upper body creative movement movement with an aim to re-develop elements of co-ordination, proprioception, rhythm and balance. [0009] According to the invention there is provided a training apparatus for use by an athlete to improve footwork dexterity comprising a ladder assembly, the ladder assembly comprising two resilient cords each cord extending between two weights and a plurality of rungs extending between the two cords. [0010] This apparatus allows a ladder to be created from a number of rungs which are attached between two resilient cords for example elasticated cords may be used. The use of weights allows the apparatus to be used both indoors and outdoors because it is not necessary to have soft ground in order to anchor the apparatus. The use of resilient cords means that it is not necessary to implement a method for the ladder to break away from the anchor in the event of an impact. [0011] Furthermore, using the apparatus of the invention allows large layouts to be created, as will be described later, which are still stable, and restore themselves to their original configuration when knocked, or kicked. [0012] It is an advantage if the method used to attach the rungs to the cord is such that the rung is attachable to any point on the cord. This allows the ladder assembly to be configured with variable distances between two consecutive rungs. [0013] Preferably each rung can be attached to the cord in one of two orientations so that the angle between the cord and a rung may be for example, a or 180.degree.-a. This allows the ladder assembly to be created having each consecutive rung in one of two orientations which allows for a very large number of possible configurations. [0014] As will be explained in more detail later, this means that each time an athlete performs a drill the path taken across the apparatus will be slightly different, and the athlete will not suffer detrimental effects of repeating identical drills. [0015] In a preferred embodiment the rung is attachable to the cord by threading the cord through a bore which in the end of the rung. The bore may be drilled at an angle which is other than 90.degree. to the longitudinal axis of the rung. [0016] The cords may have a hook at each end which attaches to an eye on the weight, although the eye could equally well be attached to the cord with the hook attached to the weight. Preferably each weight has a number of attachments so that further ladder assemblies may be attached to various points on the weight. [0017] If each weight has four equally spaced attachments, then a number of square and rectangular layouts of ladder assemblies are possible. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which [0019] FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment of training apparatus according to the present invention; [0020] FIG. 2 is an illustration of a preferred embodiment of a weight Continue reading... Full patent description for Training apparatus Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Training apparatus 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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