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- the present invention relates generally to the field of weight training devices for improving athletic skills. More specifically, the present invention relates to a weighted training tape capable of selectively imparting additional weight to an athletic device by fixedly wrapping the tape around at least a portion of the athletic device.
- These training devices are available in a wide variety of configurations for a wide variety of activities. Examples include baseball doughnuts for use in an on-deck circle, weighted vests that slip over an athlete's torso, weighted pouches that include straps for fastening around one's arms or legs, or replicas of sports equipment that are designed to have the dimensions of official equipment but having an increased mass.
- hockey stick training device includes weighted blade attachments as represented by U.S. Pat. No. 5,484,146 to Loschiavo and U.S. Pat. No. 5,520,386 to Sasko.
- Other stick training devices include weighted shaft clamps such as U.S. Pat. No. 4,364,560 to Gemmel and U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,666 to Manory. While such devices can perform adequately, developments in stick design have led to blades and shafts having a wide variety of sizes and shapes that may prevent these devices from being easily transferable between different sticks. In addition, these designs completely ignore another critical item of hockey equipment, the skates.
- FIG. 1 Another style of training device that has been suggested for use in conjunction with a hockey stick is a cylindrical, elongated weight as represented by U.S. Pat. No. 5,993,325 to Heyer. While this design is flexible enough to be used with a variety of stick designs, the added bulk associated with a cylindrical cross-section causes the device to severely protrude from the stick shaft leading to increased drag and making it bulky enough as to be ineffective for use during drills or scrimmages involving opposing players.
- Another version of training device that has been suggested for use in conjunction with a hockey stick is an apparatus comprising a flexible body sheet having a plurality of weighted pockets, a friction pad and fastening means as disclosed by Canadian Patent 2,258,706 to Paul. While this provides a flexible design that can generally conform to a variety of stick designs, the added costs associated with constructing the individual weighted pockets as well as the conformance limitations necessarily introduced by having a finite number of pockets makes it less than an ideal solution.
- the training device of the present invention meets the requirements of versatility and unobtrusiveness.
- a weighted tape design a player can apply the weighted tape in a variety of locations during practice or training drills.
- Application of the weighted tape requires no tools and only a minimum level of physical strength and dexterity.
- the weighted tape of the present invention can be used during vigorous workouts without the risk that the weighted tape will come unattached or change positions during use.
- an athlete can use the weighted training tape in conjunction with an ice skate.
- the malleable/moldable tape can be wrapped tightly around the skate boot while the securing strap securably retains the tape in position.
- an athlete can apply the weighted tape to the shaft of a sporting device, such as a hockey stick.
- a sporting device such as a hockey stick.
- the malleable/moldable tape can be wrapped tightly around the hockey stick shaft while the securing strap securably retains the tape in position.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a weighted training tape.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a section view of the weighted training tape taken along line A-A in FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the weighted tape of FIG. 1 positioned for attachment to an ice skate.
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1 positioned for attachment to an ice skate.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1 wrapped about the ice skate.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1 secured about the ice skate.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a weighted training tape.
- FIG. 9 is a side view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 8.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 8 being secured about a hockey stick.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the hockey stick including the weighted training tape of FIG. 8.
- a first embodiment of a weighted training tape 100 of the present invention comprises a tape portion 102 , a strap portion 104 and a buckle portion 106 .
- Tape portion 102 has a generally flat and elongated shape defined by a first end 102 and a second end 104 .
- Tape portion 102 is further defined by a first end 108 , a second end 110 , a top surface 112 , a bottom surface 114 and a pair of side surfaces 116 a , 116 b .
- Tape portion 102 has a tape length 117 defined by the first end 108 and second end 110 .
- Tape length 117 is preferably within the range of 2.0 inches to 20.0 inches.
- Strap portion 104 is attached to the tape portion 102 proximate the first end 108 using a first fastener 118 while the buckle portion 106 is attached to the tape portion 102 proximate the second end 110 with a second fastener 120 .
- First fastener 118 and second fastener 120 can comprise any suitable fastener, for example, a rivet.
- tape portion 102 has a generally rectangular cross-section 122 with rounded corners 124 at the transition between the top surface 112 , bottom surface 114 and side surfaces 116 a , 116 b .
- Tape portion 102 comprises a malleable core member 126 surrounded by a cover member 128 .
- Malleable core member 126 is similarly shaped to the tape portion 102 .
- Malleable core member 126 preferably comprises a dense, hand-malleable, impact resistant material.
- core member 126 is made of lead. However, any material having a relatively high density while remaining hand-malleable under ambient temperatures could be used in place of lead.
- Cover member 128 functions as a protective coating surrounding core member 126 .
- cover member 128 consists of a rubberized or plasticized coating.
- the rubberized or plasticized coating 128 is selected to promote an adherence or gripping quality to the exterior of the cover member 128 .
- This adherence or gripping quality could include a quality of stickiness or other characteristic for increasing friction and adherence.
- cover member 128 is anticipated to be available in a plurality of different colors so as to allow users to select a favorite color or one that corresponds with their team colors.
- Cover member 128 also serves a cushioning function to allow safe use of weighted training tape 100 . Most typically, cover member 128 is applied over core member 126 by dipping core member 126 into a liquefied bath of the coating material. The core member 126 is removed from the bath and allowed to cool whereby cover member 128 permanently resides over core member 126 . Cover member 128 is preferably applied so as to have a generally uniform thickness about the core member 126 .
- the combination of the core member 126 and the cover member 128 cooperatively define a tape width 130 and a tape thickness 132 .
- thickness 132 is approximately 0.067 inches.
- thickness 114 could range from 0.067 inches to a maximum of 0.5 inches.
- tape width 130 is approximately 1.0-2.0 inches.
- tape width 130 could range from 0.5 inches to 4.0 inches.
- a ratio of tape width 130 to tape thickness 132 of at least 2:1 should be maintained.
- Strap portion 104 comprises a length of strap material 134 defined by an insertion end 136 , an attachment end 138 , an exterior surface 140 and a fastening surface 142 .
- fastening surface 142 includes a securing means 144 .
- securing means 144 can comprise hook and loop tape, i.e. Velcro®, or suitable alternatives such as snaps, buttons, suitable latches or ties.
- Buckle portion 106 comprises an attachment strap 146 and a buckle 148 .
- Buckle 148 includes a buckle opening 150 for attaching to the attachment strap 146 .
- the weighted training tape 100 is constructed to have an overall weight of between 2-16 ounces. This weight range allows the weighted training tape 100 to be used successfully with all ages of players ranging from children at the beginners level to adults at more competitive, advanced levels.
- the overall weight of the weighted training tape 100 is varied by altering the dimensional characteristics of the tape portion 102 , i.e., varying the tape length 117 , the tape width 130 and the tape thickness 132 .
- the overall weight can also be varied by using alterative materials of construction for the core member 126 such that the material density is altered.
- FIGS. 4, 5, 6 and 7 depict weighted training tape 100 in use with a skate 152 .
- skate 152 is a hockey skate although the present invention is equally applicable for use with figure skates, in-line skates or roller skates.
- skate 152 comprises a boot portion 154 and a blade portion 156 .
- Boot portion 154 includes an ankle region 158 to provide ankle support during skating.
- Blade portion 156 comprises a blade holder 160 and a blade 162 .
- Blade holder 160 is coupled to the bottom of the boot portion 154 such that an opening 164 is defined.
- the user directs places the weighted training tape 100 through the opening 164 as shown in FIG.
- first end 108 and second end 110 may be overlapped and crisscrossed.
- the strap portion 104 is wrapped around the back of the ankle region 158 . Insertion end 136 is inserted through buckle opening 150 such that the strap portion 104 can be pulled tightly back around the ankle region 158 .
- strap portion 104 is secured in place using securing means 144 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7.
- securing means 144 comprising hook and loop tape
- the hook and loop tape on the fastening surface 142 is pressed together such that the overlapped strap portion 104 is securely retained in position.
- a user can skate with weighted training tape 100 without concern that the training tape 100 will fall off or move during use.
- the player places first end 102 in proximity to front extension 154 and wraps tape 100 around front extension 154 while conforming tape 100 to the shape of the front extension 154 .
- Weighted training tape 200 comprises a tape portion 202 , a first strap portion 204 and a second strap portion 206 .
- Tape portion 202 is substantially similar to and resembles tape portion 102 including a generally flat and elongated shape defined by a first end 208 , a second end 210 , a top surface 212 , a bottom surface 214 and a pair of side surfaces 216 a , 216 b .
- Tape portion 202 has a tape length 217 defined by the first end 208 and the second end 210 , a tape thickness 219 defined by the top surface 212 and bottom surface 214 and a tape width 221 defined by the pair of side surfaces 216 a , 216 b . Both first strap portion 204 and second strap portion 206 are attached to the tape portion 202 with a fastener 220 .
- Fastener 220 can comprise any suitable fastener, for example a rivet.
- Tape portion 202 comprises the same method and materials of construction as previously described and depicted in FIG. 3 for tape portion 102 .
- First strap portion 204 and second strap portion 206 each comprise a length of strap material 222 .
- Strap material 222 includes a top securing means 224 and a bottom securing means 226 .
- Top securing means 224 and bottom securing means can comprise Velcro®, snaps, latches or other suitable and cooperative fasteners.
- First strap portion 204 has a first strap length 228 and second strap portion 206 has a second strap length 229 . In a preferred embodiment, first strap length 228 and second strap length 229 are equal in length.
- the weighted training tape 200 is constructed to have an overall weight of between 2-8 ounces. This weight range allows the weighted training tape 200 to be used successfully with all ages of players ranging from children at the beginners level to adults at more competitive, advanced levels.
- the overall weight of the weighted training tape 200 is varied by altering the dimensional characteristics of the tape portion 202 , i.e., varying the tape length 217 , the tape width 221 and the tape thickness 219 .
- the overall weight can also be varied by using alterative materials of construction for the core member 126 such that the material density is altered.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 depict weighted training tape 200 in actual use with a hockey stick 230 .
- Hockey stick 230 is comprised of a shaft 232 and a blade 234 . It is anticipated that stick 230 can be comprised of wood, plastic composites, graphite, fiberglass, aluminum or any combination of such materials. It is also anticipated that shaft 232 can comprise a plurality of differing cross-sections including rectangular, rectangular with rounded edges, oval, or any other commonly used shape. Generally, shaft 232 and blade 234 are joined in a transition area 236 . While the preferred embodiment is depicted and described with respect to a hockey stick, the present invention is equally applicable for use with other athletic devices, for example, a golf club, a tennis racket, a lacrosse stick or a baseball bat.
- a player wraps the weighted training tape 200 around the hockey stick 230 in proximity to the transition area 236 as this will reduce any effect on the kickpoint or flex of stick 230 .
- the player places first end 208 in proximity to the shaft 232 with the bottom surface 214 facing the shaft 232 .
- the user proceeds to wrap the weighted training tape 200 around the shaft 232 , as shown in FIG. 10, such that the tape portion 202 tightly conforms to the shape of the shaft 232 .
- weighted training tape 200 is wrapped so that at no point is the tape portion 202 overlapped.
- the overall tape/stick cross-section is minimized reducing any potential interference with other players during play or practice.
- the malleability of core member 126 and the gripping qualities of cover member 128 allow weighted training tape 200 to promote attachment without requiring any overlapping of the tape portion 202 .
- the first strap portion 204 is tightly wrapped and overlapped about the shaft 232 such that the top securing means 224 and the bottom securing means 226 are engaged.
- the second strap portion 206 is tightly wrapped and overlapped about the shaft 232 such that the top securing means 224 and the bottom securing means 226 are engaged.
- the first strap portion 204 and the second strap portion 206 in conjunction with the wrapped tape portion 202 , retain and hold the weighted training tape 200 in a fixed position relative to the shaft 232 such that the weighted training tape 200 does not become dislodged or loose leading to potential injury or limiting its training effectiveness.
- tape 200 can be similarly wrapped at any other suitable location on the hockey stick 230 , for example on the blade 234 .
- tape 200 can be wrapped over the top of a layer of friction or non-skid tape to further limit movement of tape 200 relative to the shaft 232 during use.
- weighted tapes of the present invention can be similarly applied in other sports requiring unobtrusiveness and versatility of application. Examples of suitable applications include tennis, golf, lacrosse, bandy, field hockey and baseball.
- weighted training tapes of the present invention can also be used with almost any skate configuration so as to allow use with inline skates and roller skates. These examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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A weighted training device specifically adapted for use with hockey equipment. The training device includes a hand-malleable, weighted tape portion and a securement portion. The weighted tape portion is hand conformable to the shape and cross-section of hockey equipment, such as skates and sticks, while the securement portion wraps tightly about the equipment to firmly retain the position of the training device. The device has a substantially flat orientation so as to be unobtrusive and not interfere with game play during use. By varying the dimensional or material characteristics of the weighted tape portion, the overall weight of the training device can be modified so as to promote use by individuals ranging from small children all the way to adults. Application of the weighted training device requires no tools and only a minimum level of physical strength and dexterity to use.
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- The present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/443,085, filed Jan. 28, 2003, entitled “WEIGHTED TRAINING TAPE,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of weight training devices for improving athletic skills. More specifically, the present invention relates to a weighted training tape capable of selectively imparting additional weight to an athletic device by fixedly wrapping the tape around at least a portion of the athletic device.
- The use of athletic training devices capable of imparting additional weight to either a participant or their athletic equipment during a training session are well known. Most typically, these devices are used during practice sessions as the athletes simulate the movements and activities they will employ during competition. By practicing with additional weight, an athlete develops strength, speed and endurance as their body works to overcome the additional weight. In addition, practicing with these devices creates an added sense of quickness and confidence in an athlete when the weight is removed during a game situation.
- These training devices are available in a wide variety of configurations for a wide variety of activities. Examples include baseball doughnuts for use in an on-deck circle, weighted vests that slip over an athlete's torso, weighted pouches that include straps for fastening around one's arms or legs, or replicas of sports equipment that are designed to have the dimensions of official equipment but having an increased mass.
- Due to its unique rules and playing environment, a number of unique training devices have been developed for the sport of hockey. More specifically, much effort has been focused on training devices for use in conjunction with a hockey stick. As the stick is essential for passing, shooting, puck handling and defensive purposes, weight training that promotes an athlete's use of their stick will lead to significant improvement in their overall game. One form of hockey stick training device includes weighted blade attachments as represented by U.S. Pat. No. 5,484,146 to Loschiavo and U.S. Pat. No. 5,520,386 to Sasko. Other stick training devices include weighted shaft clamps such as U.S. Pat. No. 4,364,560 to Gemmel and U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,666 to Manory. While such devices can perform adequately, developments in stick design have led to blades and shafts having a wide variety of sizes and shapes that may prevent these devices from being easily transferable between different sticks. In addition, these designs completely ignore another critical item of hockey equipment, the skates.
- Another style of training device that has been suggested for use in conjunction with a hockey stick is a cylindrical, elongated weight as represented by U.S. Pat. No. 5,993,325 to Heyer. While this design is flexible enough to be used with a variety of stick designs, the added bulk associated with a cylindrical cross-section causes the device to severely protrude from the stick shaft leading to increased drag and making it bulky enough as to be ineffective for use during drills or scrimmages involving opposing players.
- Another version of training device that has been suggested for use in conjunction with a hockey stick is an apparatus comprising a flexible body sheet having a plurality of weighted pockets, a friction pad and fastening means as disclosed by Canadian Patent 2,258,706 to Paul. While this provides a flexible design that can generally conform to a variety of stick designs, the added costs associated with constructing the individual weighted pockets as well as the conformance limitations necessarily introduced by having a finite number of pockets makes it less than an ideal solution.
- In addition to the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art, all of these designs fail to take into account additional uses, for example, use in conjunction with an athlete's skates.
- What is needed is a training device that is flexible enough to be used with differing athletic designs from multiple manufacturers, can be reliably secured when in use, and is unobtrusive such that the training device does not interfere with the training regimen.
- The training device of the present invention meets the requirements of versatility and unobtrusiveness. Through the use of a weighted tape design, a player can apply the weighted tape in a variety of locations during practice or training drills. Application of the weighted tape requires no tools and only a minimum level of physical strength and dexterity. Through the combination of a malleable/moldable tape and a securing strap, the weighted tape of the present invention can be used during vigorous workouts without the risk that the weighted tape will come unattached or change positions during use.
- In a first embodiment, an athlete can use the weighted training tape in conjunction with an ice skate. The malleable/moldable tape can be wrapped tightly around the skate boot while the securing strap securably retains the tape in position.
- In an alternative embodiment, an athlete can apply the weighted tape to the shaft of a sporting device, such as a hockey stick. By practicing with the increased weight on the stick, the player can build strength and endurance in their wrists, arms and shoulders. The malleable/moldable tape can be wrapped tightly around the hockey stick shaft while the securing strap securably retains the tape in position.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a weighted training tape.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a section view of the weighted training tape taken along line A-A in FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the weighted tape of FIG. 1 positioned for attachment to an ice skate.
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1 positioned for attachment to an ice skate.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1 wrapped about the ice skate.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 1 secured about the ice skate.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a weighted training tape.
- FIG. 9 is a side view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 8.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the weighted training tape of FIG. 8 being secured about a hockey stick.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the hockey stick including the weighted training tape of FIG. 8.
- As depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first embodiment of a
weighted training tape 100 of the present invention comprises atape portion 102, astrap portion 104 and abuckle portion 106.Tape portion 102 has a generally flat and elongated shape defined by afirst end 102 and asecond end 104.Tape portion 102 is further defined by afirst end 108, asecond end 110, atop surface 112, abottom surface 114 and a pair ofside surfaces 116 a, 116 b.Tape portion 102 has atape length 117 defined by thefirst end 108 andsecond end 110.Tape length 117 is preferably within the range of 2.0 inches to 20.0 inches.Strap portion 104 is attached to thetape portion 102 proximate thefirst end 108 using afirst fastener 118 while thebuckle portion 106 is attached to thetape portion 102 proximate thesecond end 110 with asecond fastener 120.First fastener 118 andsecond fastener 120 can comprise any suitable fastener, for example, a rivet. - As shown in FIG. 3,
tape portion 102 has a generally rectangular cross-section 122 withrounded corners 124 at the transition between thetop surface 112,bottom surface 114 andside surfaces 116 a, 116 b.Tape portion 102 comprises amalleable core member 126 surrounded by acover member 128.Malleable core member 126 is similarly shaped to thetape portion 102.Malleable core member 126 preferably comprises a dense, hand-malleable, impact resistant material. In the preferred embodiment,core member 126 is made of lead. However, any material having a relatively high density while remaining hand-malleable under ambient temperatures could be used in place of lead.Cover member 128 functions as a protective coating surroundingcore member 126. Typically,cover member 128 consists of a rubberized or plasticized coating. In a preferred embodiment, the rubberized orplasticized coating 128 is selected to promote an adherence or gripping quality to the exterior of thecover member 128. This adherence or gripping quality could include a quality of stickiness or other characteristic for increasing friction and adherence. In addition,cover member 128 is anticipated to be available in a plurality of different colors so as to allow users to select a favorite color or one that corresponds with their team colors. -
Cover member 128 also serves a cushioning function to allow safe use ofweighted training tape 100. Most typically,cover member 128 is applied overcore member 126 by dippingcore member 126 into a liquefied bath of the coating material. Thecore member 126 is removed from the bath and allowed to cool wherebycover member 128 permanently resides overcore member 126.Cover member 128 is preferably applied so as to have a generally uniform thickness about thecore member 126. - The combination of the
core member 126 and thecover member 128 cooperatively define atape width 130 and atape thickness 132. Generally, it is advantageous to maintaintape thickness 132 as low as possible. In a preferred embodiment,thickness 132 is approximately 0.067 inches. However,thickness 114 could range from 0.067 inches to a maximum of 0.5 inches. Most preferably,tape width 130 is approximately 1.0-2.0 inches. However, it is envisioned thattape width 130 could range from 0.5 inches to 4.0 inches. Preferably, a ratio oftape width 130 totape thickness 132 of at least 2:1 should be maintained. -
Strap portion 104 comprises a length ofstrap material 134 defined by aninsertion end 136, anattachment end 138, anexterior surface 140 and afastening surface 142. As depicted,fastening surface 142 includes a securing means 144. In a preferred embodiment, securing means 144 can comprise hook and loop tape, i.e. Velcro®, or suitable alternatives such as snaps, buttons, suitable latches or ties. -
Buckle portion 106 comprises anattachment strap 146 and abuckle 148.Buckle 148 includes abuckle opening 150 for attaching to theattachment strap 146. - Generally, the
weighted training tape 100 is constructed to have an overall weight of between 2-16 ounces. This weight range allows theweighted training tape 100 to be used successfully with all ages of players ranging from children at the beginners level to adults at more competitive, advanced levels. Typically, the overall weight of theweighted training tape 100 is varied by altering the dimensional characteristics of thetape portion 102, i.e., varying thetape length 117, thetape width 130 and thetape thickness 132. The overall weight can also be varied by using alterative materials of construction for thecore member 126 such that the material density is altered. - FIGS. 4, 5,6 and 7 depict
weighted training tape 100 in use with askate 152. In a preferred embodiment, skate 152 is a hockey skate although the present invention is equally applicable for use with figure skates, in-line skates or roller skates. As depicted,skate 152 comprises aboot portion 154 and ablade portion 156.Boot portion 154 includes anankle region 158 to provide ankle support during skating.Blade portion 156 comprises ablade holder 160 and ablade 162.Blade holder 160 is coupled to the bottom of theboot portion 154 such that anopening 164 is defined. To useweighted training tape 100, the user directs places theweighted training tape 100 through theopening 164 as shown in FIG. 4 such that thetape portion 102 is approximately centered on theboot portion 154 with thebottom surface 114 facing theboot portion 154. Next, the user directs thefirst end 108 and thesecond end 110 upwards so that thetape portion 102 is tightly formed about theboot portion 154 as shown in FIG. 6. Depending on thetape length 117,first end 108 andsecond end 110 may be overlapped and crisscrossed. Next, thestrap portion 104 is wrapped around the back of theankle region 158.Insertion end 136 is inserted through buckle opening 150 such that thestrap portion 104 can be pulled tightly back around theankle region 158. Whenstrap portion 104 has been pulled tight,strap portion 104 is secured in place using securing means 144 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7. In the case of securing means 144 comprising hook and loop tape, the hook and loop tape on thefastening surface 142 is pressed together such that the overlappedstrap portion 104 is securely retained in position. Oncestrap portion 104 is secured, a user can skate withweighted training tape 100 without concern that thetraining tape 100 will fall off or move during use. The player placesfirst end 102 in proximity tofront extension 154 and wrapstape 100 aroundfront extension 154 while conformingtape 100 to the shape of thefront extension 154. - An alternative embodiment of a
weighted training tape 200 is depicted in FIGS. 8 and 9.Weighted training tape 200 comprises atape portion 202, afirst strap portion 204 and asecond strap portion 206.Tape portion 202 is substantially similar to and resemblestape portion 102 including a generally flat and elongated shape defined by afirst end 208, asecond end 210, atop surface 212, abottom surface 214 and a pair of side surfaces 216 a, 216 b.Tape portion 202 has atape length 217 defined by thefirst end 208 and thesecond end 210, atape thickness 219 defined by thetop surface 212 andbottom surface 214 and atape width 221 defined by the pair of side surfaces 216 a, 216 b. Bothfirst strap portion 204 andsecond strap portion 206 are attached to thetape portion 202 with afastener 220.Fastener 220 can comprise any suitable fastener, for example a rivet.Tape portion 202 comprises the same method and materials of construction as previously described and depicted in FIG. 3 fortape portion 102. -
First strap portion 204 andsecond strap portion 206 each comprise a length ofstrap material 222.Strap material 222 includes a top securing means 224 and a bottom securing means 226. Top securing means 224 and bottom securing means can comprise Velcro®, snaps, latches or other suitable and cooperative fasteners.First strap portion 204 has afirst strap length 228 andsecond strap portion 206 has a second strap length 229. In a preferred embodiment,first strap length 228 and second strap length 229 are equal in length. - Generally, the
weighted training tape 200 is constructed to have an overall weight of between 2-8 ounces. This weight range allows theweighted training tape 200 to be used successfully with all ages of players ranging from children at the beginners level to adults at more competitive, advanced levels. Typically, the overall weight of theweighted training tape 200 is varied by altering the dimensional characteristics of thetape portion 202, i.e., varying thetape length 217, thetape width 221 and thetape thickness 219. The overall weight can also be varied by using alterative materials of construction for thecore member 126 such that the material density is altered. - FIGS. 10 and 11 depict
weighted training tape 200 in actual use with ahockey stick 230.Hockey stick 230 is comprised of ashaft 232 and ablade 234. It is anticipated thatstick 230 can be comprised of wood, plastic composites, graphite, fiberglass, aluminum or any combination of such materials. It is also anticipated thatshaft 232 can comprise a plurality of differing cross-sections including rectangular, rectangular with rounded edges, oval, or any other commonly used shape. Generally,shaft 232 andblade 234 are joined in atransition area 236. While the preferred embodiment is depicted and described with respect to a hockey stick, the present invention is equally applicable for use with other athletic devices, for example, a golf club, a tennis racket, a lacrosse stick or a baseball bat. - In general, a player wraps the
weighted training tape 200 around thehockey stick 230 in proximity to thetransition area 236 as this will reduce any effect on the kickpoint or flex ofstick 230. First, the player placesfirst end 208 in proximity to theshaft 232 with thebottom surface 214 facing theshaft 232. The user proceeds to wrap theweighted training tape 200 around theshaft 232, as shown in FIG. 10, such that thetape portion 202 tightly conforms to the shape of theshaft 232. Preferably,weighted training tape 200 is wrapped so that at no point is thetape portion 202 overlapped. By preventing overlap of thetape portion 202 and conforming thetape portion 202 to the shape of theshaft 232, the overall tape/stick cross-section is minimized reducing any potential interference with other players during play or practice. The malleability ofcore member 126 and the gripping qualities ofcover member 128 allowweighted training tape 200 to promote attachment without requiring any overlapping of thetape portion 202. - Once
tape portion 202 is securely wrapped about theshaft 232, thefirst strap portion 204 is tightly wrapped and overlapped about theshaft 232 such that the top securing means 224 and the bottom securing means 226 are engaged. Next, thesecond strap portion 206 is tightly wrapped and overlapped about theshaft 232 such that the top securing means 224 and the bottom securing means 226 are engaged. When tightly wrapped and fastened, thefirst strap portion 204 and thesecond strap portion 206, in conjunction with the wrappedtape portion 202, retain and hold theweighted training tape 200 in a fixed position relative to theshaft 232 such that theweighted training tape 200 does not become dislodged or loose leading to potential injury or limiting its training effectiveness. It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that tape 200 can be similarly wrapped at any other suitable location on thehockey stick 230, for example on theblade 234. In addition,tape 200 can be wrapped over the top of a layer of friction or non-skid tape to further limit movement oftape 200 relative to theshaft 232 during use. - While the aforementioned embodiments have been described with reference to the sports of hockey and figure skating, it will be obvious to one skilled in the art that the weighted tapes of the present invention can be similarly applied in other sports requiring unobtrusiveness and versatility of application. Examples of suitable applications include tennis, golf, lacrosse, bandy, field hockey and baseball. In addition, weighted training tapes of the present invention can also be used with almost any skate configuration so as to allow use with inline skates and roller skates. These examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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1. A hockey training apparatus comprising:
a weighted tape portion having a malleable core member enclosed within a protective cover, the weighed tape portion having a substantially flat configuration wherein a tape width dimension is at least two times greater than a tape thickness dimension, the core member being reusably conformable about an external surface of a hockey device; and
a first securement strap fixedly attached to the weighted tape portion for fixedly securing the weighted tape portion with respect to the hockey device.
2. The hockey training apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the malleable internal core member is comprised of lead.
3. The hockey training apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the protective cover comprises a polymeric coating.
4. The hockey training apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a securing buckle adapted to receive the first securement strap to promote securement of the tape portion about the hockey device.
5. The hockey training apparatus of claim 1 comprising a second securement strap, both the first securement strap and the second securement strap being individually adapted to secure the tape portion to the hockey device.
6. The hockey training apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hockey device is a hockey stick or an ice skate.
7. A method of using a weighted training tape with a piece of hockey equipment comprising:
placing a malleable, weighted training tape in proximity to a hockey device;
conforming the training tape to an exterior geometry of the hockey device; and
securing the training tape to the hockey device using a first securement strap fastened to the training tape, the first securement strap including a securing means such that the securing strap retainably secures the training tape to the hockey device.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the hockey device is a hockey stick or an ice skate.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein securing the training tape includes securing a second securement strap fastened to the training tape, both the first securement strap and the second securement strap having a securing means such that the first securement strap and the second securement strap individually secured the training tape to the hockey device.
10. The method of claim 7 , further comprising the step of:
removing the training tape from the hockey device by releasing the first securement strap and
reforming the training tape to a substantially open position such that the training device is detached from the hockey device.
11. An athletic training apparatus comprising:
weighted wrapping means, wherein said weighted wrapping means is hand malleable such that it is conformable to an exterior geometry of an athletic device; and
securing means attached to the weighted wrapping means, the securing means retaining the weighted wrapping means to the athletic device when the weighted wrapping means has been conformed to the athletic device.
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