US3820783A
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Basketball training aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-15
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A belt-supported bracket carries an upwardly and forwardly extending arm having a transverse gage bar at its upper end to indicate the height to which a user''s elbow should be raised before extending the forearm to ''''shoot'''' a basket, in the game of basketball. A guide bar depending from the gage bar indicates the proper lateral position of the user''s elbow. The parts are relatively adjustable to adapt the device to users of different sizes or physiques.
Inventors
- 👤 G Caveness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0071; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A basketball training aid comprising: a support member having belt means for securing the same on the person of a user at the front of the user''s person and in the region of the user''s abdomen; an upwardly extending arm mounted on said support member to extend upwardly and forwardly centrally of the user, in a plane generally perpendicular to the front of said support means and of such length to extend upwardly to about the level of the user''s shoulder and spaced forwardly therefrom; and a straight gage bar at the upper end of said arm and extending laterally to one side thereof transverse to a generally vertical plane extending forwardly from the user and laterally of said arm at least as far as the user''s shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A basketball training aid comprising: a support member having belt means for securing the same on the person of a user at the front of the user''s person and in the region of the user''s abdomen; an upwardly extending arm mounted on said support member to extend upwardly and forwardly centrally of the user, in a plane generally perpendicular to the front of said support means and of such length to extend upwardly to about the level of the user''s shoulder and spaced forwardly therefrom; and a straight gage bar at the upper end of said arm and extending laterally to one side thereof transverse to a generally vertical plane extending forwardly from the user and laterally of said arm at least as far as the user''s shoulder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A training aid as defined in claim 1 including a guide bar extending downwardly from said gage bar and adjustable to selected positions therealong.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A training aid as defined in claim 2 wherein said gage bar extends laterally to one side of said arm, and releasable means permitting said gage bar to be selectively positioned to extend to a selected side of said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A basketball training aid as defined in claim 1 wherein said arm is pivotally mounted on said support member for pivotal adjustment in said generally vertical plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A basketball training aid as defined in claim 4 including releasable means for holding said arm in selected positions of pivotal adjustment in said plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A basketball training aid as defined in claim 1 wherein said holding means includes lower and upper flexible belt members adapted to extend around the waist and lower chest regions, respectively, of a user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A basketball training aid as defined in claim 6 including flexible means secured to said support member and adapted to extend upwardly and around the neck of a user to maintain said support at a selected elevation in the region of the user''s abdomen.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |