Free standing goal barrier apparatus

US5772538A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• John E. Sztykiel · Lansing, US
• Michael Huhn · Dresden, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 1997
• Grant date: Jun 30, 1998
• Expiry date: Jun 30, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63B2102/24
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A free-standing goal tending apparatus permitting unlimited planar adjustments of the upper and lower limb joints is presented. The joints pivotally rotate about axis points. Slots found in the preselected joints allow pivotal and sliding adjustments. The goal tending figure is affixed to a frame which allows height adjustments to keep both feet of the apparatus on the ground and is collapsible for storage or transport. Also provided is a base having a lower surface which permits forward movement of the device yet keeps it from moving backward when struck by a puck or other playing piece and wheels for movement.