US20080248902A1 - Hockey stick-handling device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A hockey stick-handling device comprises cross members and support columns. The support columns elevate the cross members from a training surface to allow an object for stick-handling to be passed underneath. The cross members are rotatable with respect to one another to allow the hockey stick-handling device to be arranged in various configurations for stick-handling as well as to be collapsed for storage. The hockey stick-handling device is modular in nature such that it can be lengthened or shortened to a desired length.
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- This application claims priority from, and incorporates by reference, provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 60/921,736, filed Apr. 4, 2007.
- The present invention generally relates to a hockey training aid. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for providing a hockey stick-handling device that is capable of multiple configurations and may be expanded and collapsed without repeated assembly.
- A key skill in the sport of hockey is stick-handling. As a result, hockey players of all ages consistently strive to improve their stick-handling abilities, often through drills that utilize training aids. In most applications, it is desireable that the stick-handling training aid be durable, portable, easy to assemble, and adaptable to different drills, players, and surfaces.
- Prior art stick-handling training aids present significant disadvantages for their users. Some training aids, such as the SweetHands Hockey Trainer produced by Sweet Hockey Products, L.L.C., are portable and capable of being expanded. However, the SweetHands device is capable of only one configuration (a straight line) and requires a multi-step take-down and reassembly process following each use of the device.
- Thus, a need has long existed for an improved hockey stick-handling training aid that is capable of multiple configurations and may be expanded and collapsed without repeated assembly. The present invention overcomes the problems associated with prior art hockey stick-handling training aids by providing a versatile and convenient hockey stick-handling device that is durable, easy to assemble, and adaptable to a variety of drills, players, and surfaces.
- Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a hockey stick-handling device. The hockey stick-handling device includes cross members and support columns. The support columns elevate the cross members from a training surface to allow an object for stick-handling to be passed underneath. The cross members are rotatable with respect to one another to allow the hockey stick-handling device to be arranged in various configurations for stick-handling as well as to be collapsed for storage. The hockey stick-handling device is modular in nature such that it can be lengthened or shortened to a desired length.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of an upper cross member according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of a lower cross member according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of an upper support disc according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a plan view of a lower support disc according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an elevational view of a hockey stick-handling device segment according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handling device portion according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a flow chart of the process of using a hockey stick-handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. - The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments of the present invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, certain embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should be understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the attached drawings.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handling device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The hockey stick-handling device 100 includes a plurality ofupper cross members 110, a plurality oflower cross members 120, a plurality ofrotatable connecting points 130, a plurality ofintermediary support columns 140, and twoterminal support columns 150, one at each end of thedevice 100. In operation, thesupport columns cross members cross members - When a plurality of
cross members support columns FIG. 1 , an expandable hockey stick-handling device 100 is formed. The hockey stick-handling device 100 is modular such that it may be configured to a desired length by increasing or decreasing the number ofcross members intermediary support columns 140. - A first end of the
upper cross member 110 is connected to a second end of thelower cross member 120 atrotatable connecting point 130. For example, a screw bolt may be passed through an opening in the first end of theupper cross member 110 and through an opening in the second end of thelower cross member 120. By doing so, the screw bolt connects theupper cross member 110 and thelower cross member 120 atrotatable connecting point 130 and creates a pivot around which theupper cross member 110 may be rotated in relation to thelower cross member 120. Therotatable connecting points 130 are located above theintermediary support columns 140 only. There are noconnecting points 130 above theterminal support columns 150. - The
rotatable connecting points 130 allow the hockey stick-handling device 100 to be positioned to form a variety of working configurations or shapes, such as a zigzag configuration as shown inFIG. 1 , a straight line configuration as shown inFIG. 10 , and a curved configuration as shown inFIG. 11 . Additionally, therotatable connecting points 130 allow the hockey stick-handling device 100 to form a stowed configuration in which thecross members FIG. 9 . - As explained further below, the shape of the hockey stick-
handling device 100 can be adjusted by loosening thestop nut 540 ofFIG. 5 and rotating thecross members stop nut 540. - In alternative embodiments, the
upper cross member 110 and thelower cross member 120 may be connected atrotatable connecting point 130 in a variety of ways. For example, the screw bolt used to connect theupper cross member 110 and thelower cross member 120 may be replaced by an unthreaded rod. In alternative embodiments, theupper cross member 110 and thelower cross member 120 may be connected with a hinge or a bearing atrotatable connecting point 130. In alternative embodiments, theupper cross member 110 of the hockey stick-handling device 100 may be configured to lock into one or more desired positions in relation to thelower cross member 120. For example, theupper cross member 110 may be locked into position at any of 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, and 180 degrees in relation to the lengthwise direction of thelower cross member 120. This locking functionality may be accomplished by a variety of mechanisms or hardware, such as removable pins. - The
support columns - In alternative embodiments, the hockey stick-
handling device 100 may be made from a variety of different materials. For example, thecross members support columns rotatable connecting point 130 may be made from stainless steel or other metals, wood, plastic, or composite material. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of anupper cross member 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Theupper cross member 110 includes afirst end 210, afirst washer 220, afirst screw bolt 230, asecond end 250, asecond washer 260, and asecond screw bolt 270. - In operation, the
first screw bolt 230 is passed through thefirst washer 220 and an opening in thefirst end 210 of theupper cross member 110. Thesecond screw bolt 270 is passed through thesecond washer 260 and an opening in thesecond end 250 of theupper cross member 110. As described below with regard toFIG. 3 , thefirst screw bolt 230 and thesecond screw bolt 270 are subsequently passed through openings in other cross members of the hockey stick-handling device 100 ofFIG. 1 . - The alternative material compositions and connection mechanisms described above with regard to
FIG. 1 also apply to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of alower cross member 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thelower cross member 120 includes afirst end 310, afirst opening 340, asecond end 350, and asecond opening 380. - In operation, as described above with regard to
FIG. 1 , thelower cross member 120 may be connected to theupper cross member 110 ofFIG. 2 . To create such a connection, thefirst screw bolt 230 ofFIG. 2 is first passed through thefirst washer 220 ofFIG. 2 and an opening at thefirst end 210 of theupper cross member 110. Next, thefirst screw bolt 230 is passed through thesecond opening 380 at thesecond end 350 of thelower cross member 120. Configuring thefirst screw bolt 230 in this fashion creates therotatable connecting point 130 ofFIG. 1 . - If desired, an additional connection may be made between the
lower cross member 120 and anotherupper cross member 110. To create this second connection, thesecond screw bolt 270 of the otherupper cross member 110 is first passed through thesecond washer 260 and an opening at thesecond end 250 of the otherupper cross member 110. Next, thesecond screw bolt 270 of the otherupper cross member 110 is passed through thefirst opening 340 at thefirst end 310 of thelower cross member 120. In this fashion, additional connections betweenupper cross members 110 andlower cross members 120 may be made as desired. - The alternative material compositions and connection mechanisms described above with regard to
FIGS. 1-2 also apply to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated inFIG. 3 . Additionally, the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 may be configured such that there are no designatedupper cross members 110 orlower cross members 120. More specifically, the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 may be configured such that, at one end, a given cross member is the first cross member to receive the bolt, and at the second end, that same cross member is connected below the first cross member to receive the bolt. Effectively, in this configuration, each cross member functions as an upper cross member at one end and a lower cross member at the other end. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of anupper support disc 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Theupper support disc 400 forms an upper portion of thesupport columns FIG. 1 in some embodiments of the present invention. Theupper support disc 400 includes asupport opening 410. - In operation, the
first screw bolt 230 ofFIG. 2 is first passed through theupper cross member 110 and thelower cross member 120 as described above with regard toFIGS. 1-3 . After this has occurred, thefirst screw bolt 230 is passed through the support opening 410 of theupper support disc 410. - The
upper support disc 400 may also comprise a non-circular shape, such as a cube. - The alternative material compositions and connection mechanisms described above with regard to
FIGS. 1-3 also apply to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 5 illustrates a plan view of alower support disc 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thelower support disc 500 forms a lower portion of thesupport columns FIG. 1 in some embodiments of the present invention. Thelower support disc 500 includes awasher 530 and astop nut 540. - In operation, the
first screw bolt 230 ofFIG. 2 is passed through an opening in thelower support disc 500 after thefirst screw bolt 230 is passed through theupper support disc 400 as described above with regard toFIG. 4 . Thefirst screw bolt 230 is then passed through thewasher 530. To secure the connection at the rotatable connectingpoint 130 ofFIG. 1 , thestop nut 540 is threaded onto thefirst screw bolt 230. In a preferred embodiment, thelower support disc 500 includes a recess at its bottom end. This recess prevents thefirst screw bolt 230, thewasher 530, and thestop nut 540 from extending beyond the bottom edge of thelower support disc 500. This recess is described in further detail below with regard toFIG. 6 . - In alternative embodiments, the
lower support disc 500 may be configured in a variety of ways. For example, thelower support disc 500 may include a textured surface on at least one end in order to increase friction between the lower support disc and the surface upon which the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 is set. To accomplish this same objective, a spike, end cap, or other gripping feature may be added to one end of thelower support disc 500. In alternative embodiments, the bottom end of thelower support disc 500 may not include a recess. Thelower support disc 500 may also comprise a non-circular shape, such as a cube. - In alternative embodiments, the
upper support disc 400 may be removed from the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100. In this configuration, thelower support disc 500 directly contacts thelower cross member 120 ofFIG. 3 . Additionally, the alternative material compositions and connection mechanisms described above with regard toFIGS. 1-4 also apply to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 6 illustrates an elevational view of a hockey stick-handlingdevice segment 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thedevice segment 600 includes theupper cross member 110 ofFIG. 2 , thefirst end 210 ofFIG. 2 , thefirst screw bolt 230 ofFIG. 2 , thesecond end 250 ofFIG. 2 , and thesecond screw bolt 270 ofFIG. 2 . Thedevice segment 600 also includes thelower cross member 120 ofFIG. 3 , a secondlower cross member 121, theupper support disc 400 ofFIG. 4 , a secondupper support disc 401, thelower support disc 500 ofFIG. 5 , a secondlower support disc 501, thewasher 530 ofFIG. 5 , asecond washer 531, thestop nut 540 ofFIG. 5 , and asecond stop nut 541. Additionally, thedevice segment 600 further includes a firstupper recess 610, a secondupper recess 611, afirst spacer 620, asecond spacer 621, a firstlower recess 630, and a secondlower recess 631. - The
upper cross member 110 is connected to thelower cross member 120 and the secondlower cross member 121. At thefirst end 210 of theupper cross member 110, thefirst screw bolt 230 is first passed through an opening located in the firstupper recess 610. Next, thefirst screw bolt 230 is passed through thefirst spacer 620, thelower cross member 120, theupper support disc 400, thelower support disc 500, and thewasher 530, as shown inFIG. 6 . Finally, thestop nut 540 is threaded onto the end of thefirst screw bolt 230, such that thestop nut 540 and the end of thefirst screw bolt 230 are within the firstlower recess 630. At thesecond end 250 of theupper cross member 110, thesecond screw bolt 270 is first passed through an opening located in the secondupper recess 611. Next, thesecond screw bolt 270 is passed through thesecond spacer 621, the secondlower cross member 121, the secondupper support disc 401, the secondlower support disc 501, and thesecond washer 531, as shown inFIG. 6 . Finally, thesecond stop nut 541 is threaded onto the end of thesecond screw bolt 270, such that thesecond stop nut 541 and the end of thesecond screw bolt 270 are within the secondlower recess 631. As described above with respect to FIGS. 1 and 9-11, the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 may be positioned to form a variety of shapes or configurations. To adjust the shape of the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100, thestop nut 540 may be loosened by the assembler and tightened again after the assembler has moved theupper cross member 110 and thelower cross member 120 to the desired position. - At both ends of the hockey stick-handling
device 100, this construction is slightly modified. As illustrated inFIG. 1 , the outermost cross members arelower cross members 120. Theterminal support columns 150 do not support anupper cross member 110. Accordingly, shorter screw bolts—than the previously describedscrew bolts terminal support columns 150 at the ends of the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100. - In alternative embodiments, the outermost cross members may be
upper cross members 110. In such a configuration, theterminal support columns 150 may include additional or thicker spacers—than the previously describedspacers upper cross members 110 parallel to the ground. - In alternative embodiments, the hockey stick-handling
device 100 may include anupper cross member 110 as the outermost cross member at one end and alower cross member 120 as the other outermost cross member at the other end. - In alternative embodiments, modifications to the
device segment 600 may be made. For example, the first andsecond spacer FIG. 6 may be removed. Additionally the first and secondupper recesses FIG. 6 may be removed. In alternative embodiments, thefirst washer 530 and thesecond washer 531 ofFIG. 6 may be removed. Moreover, the alternative configurations described above with regard toFIGS. 1-5 also apply to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 7 illustrates a plan view of a hockey stick-handlingdevice portion 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thedevice portion 700 includes theintermediary support column 140 ofFIG. 1 , a secondintermediary support column 141, theupper cross member 110 ofFIG. 2 , thefirst washer 220 ofFIG. 2 , thefirst screw bolt 230 ofFIG. 2 , thesecond washer 260 ofFIG. 2 , thesecond screw bolt 270 ofFIG. 2 , thelower cross member 120 ofFIG. 3 , and the secondlower cross member 121 ofFIG. 6 . - In operation, the
first screw bolt 230 is passed through thefirst washer 220 and an opening in theupper cross member 110. Thefirst screw bolt 230 is then passed through thelower cross member 120 and theintermediary support column 140. Thesecond screw bolt 270 is passed through thesecond washer 260 and another opening in theupper cross member 110. Thesecond crew bolt 270 is then passed through the secondlower cross member 121 and the secondintermediary support column 141. As described above with regard toFIG. 1 , the configuration of thefirst screw bolt 230 forms therotatable connecting point 130 ofFIG. 1 , and the configuration of thesecond screw bolt 270 forms a similar rotatable connecting point. - The alternative configurations described above with regard to
FIGS. 1-6 also apply to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 8 illustrates a flow chart of the process of using the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 ofFIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, atstep 800, the user selects the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 of a desired length. (As mentioned above, the length of the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 may be modified by increasing or decreasing the number ofcross members intermediary support columns 140.) Next, atstep 810, the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 is positioned into a desired shape. Atstep 820, the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 is placed on a desired training surface. Then, atstep 830, an object, such as a hockey puck or a ball, is stick-handled through the spaces created by the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 structure. Finally, atstep 840, the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 is collapsed for storage until its next use. - As contemplated by the present invention, potential training surfaces upon which the hockey stick-handling
device 100 may be used include ice and hard dryland surfaces, such as an asphalt surface or the floor of an athletic court. If the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 is used on ice for ice hockey training, the preferred object for stick-handling is an ice hockey puck. If the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 is used on a hard dryland surface, the preferred object for stick-handling is a ball. - Additionally, the degree of elevation of the cross members above the training surface can be adjusted to allow objects of different heights to pass underneath them when being stick-handled. This can be accomplished by using spacers and/or support discs of varying thicknesses and in varying quantities (depending on the height of the object to be stick-handled and the amount of clearance desired).
- In alternative embodiments, the steps comprising the process of using the hockey stick-handling
device 100 may be combined, separated or reordered in ways that do not affect the overall process. For example, thestep 810 of placing the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 on a desired surface may be performed before thestep 800 of positioning the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 into a desired shape. As another example, thestep 830 of collapsing the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 for storage until its next use is unnecessary and may be omitted if the user wishes to keep the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 in the same configuration or on the same surface until the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 is next used. Additionally, the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100 may be used in conjunction with other objects besides pucks or balls that may be stick-handled through the spaces created by the hockey stick-handlingdevice 100. - In alternative embodiments, the hockey stick-handling
device 100 may be collapsed without the user having to loosen or tighten thestop nut 540. Instead, the collapsing mechanism may be, for example, a hinge or a system of removable pins. Additionally, the alternative configurations described above with regard toFIGS. 1-7 also apply to the process illustrated inFIG. 8 . - The alternative material compositions and connection mechanisms described above with regard to
FIGS. 1-7 also apply to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated inFIGS. 9-11 . - As described herein, embodiments of the present invention offer valuable solutions to the problems associated with traditional hockey stick-handling training aids. Embodiments of the present invention meet the long-felt need for an improved hockey stick-handling training aid that is capable of multiple configurations and may be easily expanded and collapsed without repeated assembly. Embodiments of the present invention provide a versatile and convenient hockey stick-handling device that is durable, easy to assemble, and adaptable to a variety of drills, players, and surfaces.
- While particular elements, embodiments and applications have been shown and described, it is understood that the invention is not limited thereto since modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, particularly in light of the foregoing teaching. It is therefore contemplated by the appended claims to cover such modifications. and incorporate those features which come within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A hockey stick-handling device, comprising:
two cross members, each of said cross members configured to be elevated from a training surface by a height sufficient to allow an object for stick-handling to pass underneath said cross member; and
three support columns, each of said support columns configured to support an end of one of said cross members, said cross members being rotatable with respect to one another at one of said three support columns.
2. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 1 , wherein said object for stick-handling is a hockey puck.
3. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 1 , wherein said object for stick-handling is a ball.
4. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 1 , wherein said cross members are rotatable with respect to one another through an angle of approximately 180 degrees.
5. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 1 , wherein said cross members are rotatable to form a storage configuration, said cross members being substantially parallel to one another in said storage configuration.
6. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 1 , further comprising hardware for preventing rotation of said cross members during use of said hockey stick-handling device.
7. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 6 , wherein said hardware comprises a bolt and a nut.
8. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 6 , wherein said hardware comprises a removable pin.
9. A hockey stick-handling device, comprising a plurality of cross members and a plurality of intermediary support columns, wherein:
each of said cross members is configured to be elevated from a training surface by a height sufficient to allow an object for stick-handling to pass underneath said cross member; and
each of said intermediary support columns is configured to support an end of two of said cross members, wherein said two of said cross members are rotatable with respect to one another at said intermediary support column.
10. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 9 further comprising two terminal support columns, each of said terminal support columns located at one of two ends of said hockey stick-handling device, and each of said terminal support columns configured to support an end of one of said cross members.
11. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 9 wherein said object for stick-handling is a hockey puck.
12. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 9 wherein said object for stick-handling is a ball.
13. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 9 wherein said two of said cross members are rotatable with respect to one another through an angle of approximately 180 degrees.
14. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 9 , wherein said cross members are rotatable to form a storage configuration, said cross members being substantially parallel to one another in said storage configuration.
15. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 9 , wherein said cross members are rotatable to form a working configuration, said working configuration being one of the group consisting of a straight-line configuration, a curved configuration, and a zigzag configuration.
16. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 9 , further comprising hardware for preventing rotation of said cross members during use of said hockey stick-handling device.
17. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 15 , wherein said hardware comprises a bolt and a nut.
18. The hockey stick-handling device of claim 15 , wherein said hardware comprises a removable pin.
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