Flat goal target
US6595878B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2102/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flat goal target can be attached to an available outside (brick) wall, i.e., at a school building. The goal target is a flat fabric, woven or non-woven, i.e., a sturdy vinyl. The image of a goal and goalkeeper is printed on the fabric. Attaching strips, which can be made of stiff or male Velcro material, may be adhesively secured to the brick wall. The adhesive is strong enough to keep the target up, but giving enough not to harm the wall. The target can be set up for practice, and taken down between practice times. This permits the lacrosse player, hockey player, or other athlete to practice by hitting the ball against the wall, with an objective that simulates game conditions. In a variation, thin flat aluminum sheets are positioned behind the goal target in the goal areas not covered by the goalie figure. These act as a sounder to let the player know he or she is on target. As an alternative, the same system can be used to simulate a tennis net. There may be other attachment provided, e.g., metal fasteners or clips.
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