US3889949A
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Football blocking sled
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-15
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for training and conditioning football players including an upright frame supported by spaced runners. A pair of blocking pads are supported by a carriage vertically movable within the frame by a lever and pulley means actuated by a coach standing on a platform supported by the runners for vertical movement of the blocking pads when contacted by a football player.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Gardner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A football blocking sled, comprising: an upright frame; a pair of spaced-apart parallel runners transversely supporting said frame, each said runner having a flat surface adapted to engage the ground; carriage means vertically movable within said frame; a pair of blocking pad supports; means mounting said blocking pad supports to said carriage; carriage moving means connected with said carriage; and, an operator''s platform supported by said runners opposite the position of said blocking pad supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A football blocking sled, comprising: an upright frame; a pair of spaced-apart parallel runners transversely supporting said frame, each said runner having a flat surface adapted to engage the ground; carriage means vertically movable within said frame; a pair of blocking pad supports; means mounting said blocking pad supports to said carriage; carriage moving means connected with said carriage; and, an operator''s platform supported by said runners opposite the position of said blocking pad supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The blocking sled according to claim 1 in which said frame is characterized by a pair of upright spaced-apart channel members having the legs of the channel shapes arranged in aligned confronting relation and said carriage means includes: antifriction means disposed between the legs of the respective pair of channel members; and, axle means extending between said channel members and journalling the antifriction means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The blocking sled according to claim 2 in which said carriage moving means includes: a foot operated lever pivotally connected, At one end, with said frame and projecting, at its other end portion, toward said operator''s platform; a block connected with the uppermost limit of said frame; and, a flexible strand connected, at its respective ends, with said carriage and said lever and entrained through said block.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The blocking sled according to claim 3 and further including: a pair of flexible panels connected respectively with the blocking pad supports in opposed aligned relation and jointly spanning the space between the rearward limit of the blocking pad supports.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3044776A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |