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Training device for football

US6971123B2 · kind B2 · utility

29Cited by
16References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2003
Grant dateDec 6, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2243/007
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A football training aid including a device that detachably connects a football player's helmet to the player's shoulder pads, thereby and reducing the tendency and/or ability of the player to lower his head while wearing said device. The exemplary embodiment of the device provides a substantially “T” shaped piece of vinyl, polyurethane, or other resilient material in a length adequate to connect the rear portion of the helmet to a rear portion of the shoulder pads. The present invention also includes several attachment methods for attaching the training device to the helmet and shoulder pads, including VELCRO® strips and a plurality of snaps.

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