US3665910A - Hockey practice device for propelling pucks - Google Patents

Hockey practice device for propelling pucks Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US3665910A
US3665910A US859343A US3665910DA US3665910A US 3665910 A US3665910 A US 3665910A US 859343 A US859343 A US 859343A US 3665910D A US3665910D A US 3665910DA US 3665910 A US3665910 A US 3665910A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
chute
hockey
pucks
practice device
body portion
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
US859343A
Inventor
Orlando Boni
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US3665910A publication Critical patent/US3665910A/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/40Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls or other bodies
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/0024Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for hockey
    • A63B69/0026Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for hockey for ice-hockey

Definitions

  • Another real need is to provide shots toward the goalie in given areas. Should, for example, the goalie have a certain area in which he is weak, he would naturally want a repeated number of shots in that area, for example, a high shot over his left shoulder, which requires a backhand catch or knockdown with his right glove hand.
  • the hockey players no matter how skilled, are not able to give the repeated shots in this area, especially the number required to improve the goalies skill in a relative short period.
  • This machine should be of the type which can propel the pucks at a relatively high speed and yet be able to shoot the puck successively into a given area.
  • the present invention comprises apparatus for propelling the hockey puck towards a goalie or player and including a hopper which is adapted to hold a plurality of pucks.
  • Means are included for issuing a hockey puck one at a time into a chute.
  • the chute has a first open end in which a hammer is propelled in a plunger-like form into the chute and is capable of engaging the hockey puck.
  • the other end of the chute is open by which the hockey puck can be propelled therefrom.
  • the chute is adjustable on vertical angles in order to aim the puck at different angles from the ice.
  • Means are provided in the form of a cylinder, a dual active cylinder or the like which is used to activate the hammer which forces the plunger.
  • the device of this invention is capable of being maneuvered over the ice by having wheels attached thereto and can be easily manipulated by a single player from, for example, the rear portion of the driven machine.
  • a single trainer, coach, or even an unskilled hockey player can control the device to enable the goalie, for example, to have continual practice without involving the other players.
  • the device is useful for propelling hockey pucks towards other players to practice their catching and passing techniques.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of this invention
  • FIG. 2 is a section line taken along the lines 22 of FIG. 1 and shows the internal mechanisms of this apparatus
  • FIG. 3 is a rear view of the device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrating the control mechanisms used for operating this device.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic drawing of the hydraulic system used for propelling the pucks.
  • the body portion 10 may be comprised of aluminum or plastic, and the frame portion 12 may be comprised of steel or iron, while the wheels 14 and 15 are best constructed of rubber.
  • a hopper 16 is vertically positioned near the forward end of the body 10 and is connected thereto in any suitable manner. Hopper 16 may be cylindrical in shape and be capable of holding a plurality of hockey pucks 18 as shown therein.
  • Slots 20 and 22 may be provided on either side of the cylindrical hopper 16 to provide for ease of positioning or removing the hockey pucks 18 into and out of the hopper 16.
  • Hopper 16 is positioned into a hole 24 whereby hole 24 may be elongated in the rear portion 26 thereof.
  • a chute 30 is pivotally mounted to the frame 12.
  • the chute 30 is positioned horizontally under the body 10 and has one end 32 which extends from the front portion 34 of the body 10.
  • the front portion 34 may have a notch or slot 38 therein to receive the chute 30.
  • the chute is pivotally mounted from its rear portion 40 by a pivot pin or axle 42.
  • the opening 44 of the chute 30 is sufficiently large enough to receive one of the hockey pucks 18 therein from the hopper 16.
  • the hopper 16 is vertically mounted to the top portion of the chute 30 and is capable of dropping a single puck into the chute at a time.” Suitable means may be included to prevent other pucks from jamming the chute 30.
  • Means are then provided to propel the hockey puck 18 down the chute 30 and towards a player if so desired.
  • means for propelling the hockey puck is provided in the form of a hammer 50, which is to extend into the opening 44 of the chute 30.
  • the hammer 50 is pivotally mounted to a link 52 by a pivot 54, which may be any suitable type of pivot such as a nut, bolt or rivet.
  • the other end of link 52 is pivotally mounted to a pair of flanges 56 which are connected into the top portion of the body 10. Again, the pivots on the top portion of link 52 may be in the form of a threaded member or a rivet or the like.
  • the hammer 50 is driven into the chute 30 by a pistoncylinder assembly 60.
  • This assembly is preferably a dual action type in which the piston is driven from two ends to assure fast forward and return action of a shaft 62 extending therefrom.
  • Shaft 62 is pivotally mounted to the link 52 at a pivot point 64.
  • the dual acting piston-cylinder assembly 60 is controlled by control arms 66 and 68 by means of mechanical linkage 70 and 72 which operate valves 74 and 76 respectively.
  • control arms 66 and 68 are mounted on a rear portion 80 of the body 10. This rear portion may extend in a suitable manner to allow ease in manipulating a control arm 66 and 68.
  • Piston-cylinder assembly 60 may be mounted firmly to the frame 12 in a suitable manner and the mechanical linkages between the valves 74 and 76 and the control arm 66 and 68 are not shown in detail in that their construction may be presented in any suitable manner and still remain within the spirit and scope of this invention.
  • the valves 76 and 74 are connected to a pair of reserve tanks 82 and 84 respectively which may, in turn, be connected to a source 86 which may be either a reserve source or an outside source of supply for refilling the tanks 82 and 84 as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the chute 30 is adjustable by being angularly rotated on its pin 42. This is accomplished by the pulley 88 which is pivotally mounted by pivot 90 which may extend into the body portion in a suitable manner, and having a cable or the like affixed to preferably the forward portion of the chute 30 and leading back to the control area 80 and into a knob 92. By manipulation of this knob, for example, by pulling it forward or being threaded in a manner where it can be screwed in and out, the forward portion of the chute 30 is capable of being upwardly lifted in a manner shown by the dashed arrows in FIG. 2.
  • the angle assumed by the chute 30 will not affect the operation of the propelling mechanism.
  • a slot 94 is provided in the top portion of the housing 10 to which the flanges 56 and 56 are positioned near. Clearance is provided for proper movement at any angle of the chute 30.
  • the elongated portion 26 of the hole 24 allows for backward rotation of the hopper 16 so that this adjustment may be properly made. Note that the chute 30 can be moved in a horizontal angle by moving the entire machine on the rear wheels 15.
  • a hockey practice device for propelling hockey pucks in a given direction comprising:
  • a chute having a first end pivotally mounted to said frame and a second end for propelling hockey pucks therefrom;
  • a hopper extending through said body portion and being interconnected to said chute to dispense hockey pucks into said chute;
  • a plunger extending into said chute and adapted to engage the hockey puck dispensed therein;
  • a piston-cylinder assembly secured to said frame and including a piston having a shaft pivotally mounted to said link;
  • air chamber means for holding a supply of compressed air
  • valve means coupled between said air chamber means and said piston-cylinder assembly
  • control means mounted to said body portion for activating said valve means.
  • said means for adjusting the angle of said chute comprises a pulley rotatably mounted on said body portion above said chute; a chute angular position control; and a cable passing over said pulley and coupled between said control and said chute; whereby the vertical angular position of said chute is positionable by said control.

Abstract

A machine for automatically shooting or propelling a hockey puck is described. The machine includes apparatus for automatically issuing a hockey puck from a hopper. The puck is then dropped into an aiming chute from which it is propelled by a piston driven hammer. The aiming chute is adapted to be raised or lowered to propel the puck therefrom at different levels off of the ice. For ease in maneuvering across the ice, the machine is placed on wheels.

Description

United States Patent Born [54] HOCKEY PRACTICE DEVICE FOR PROPELLING PUCKS [72] Inventor: Orlando Boni, 5423 Fallbrook Ave.,
Woodland Hills, Calif. 91364 [22] Filed: Sept. 19, 1969 21 Appl. No.: 859,343
[52] US. Cl. ..l24/ll, 124/30 R, 273/1 B [51] lnt.Cl ..F4lf 1/04 [58] FieldoiSearch ..l24/ll,l3R,13 A,30R,45
[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS Temple ..l24/ l l X [451 May 30, 1972 2,729,343 l/l956 Brosnan ..l24/llX 3,277,879 10/1966 Sayette ..l24/llUX Primary Examiner-Richard C. Pinkham Assistant Examiner-R. T. Stoufier Attomey-Victor Sepulveda [57] ABSTRACT A machine for automatically shooting or propelling a hockey puck is described. The machine includes apparatus for automatically issuing a hockey puck from a hopper. The puck is then dropped into an aiming chute from which it is propelled by a piston driven hammer. The aiming chute is adapted to be raised or lowered to propel the puck therefrom at different levels off of the ice. For ease in maneuvering across the ice, the machine is placed on wheels.
5 Claim, 4 Drawing Figures HOCKEY PRACTICE DEVICE FOR PROPELLING PUCKS BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to hockey training apparatus and more particularly to a novel and improved machine for propelling hockey pucks toward hockey players during practice or the like.
2. Discussion of the Prior Art To improve the skill of any player involved in sporting activities, a player must continually practice. This holds especially true for hockey players. For example, it is now the custom for players to line up and propel hockey pucks at the goalie. This has two effects, first to improve the skills of the shooter, but more important, to give the goalie practice in catching and blocking the puck. This type of practice is less than adequate, the reason being that the goalie needs more practice time tending his goal than the other players need shooting. Further, the other players need to spend their time on other practice activities, i.e., passing, stick handling, and setting up certain plays. When the other players are engaged in the other practice activities, there is no means in which the goalie can continue to practice. Hence, he must wait for the other players to finish in order to continue his own practice.
Another real need is to provide shots toward the goalie in given areas. Should, for example, the goalie have a certain area in which he is weak, he would naturally want a repeated number of shots in that area, for example, a high shot over his left shoulder, which requires a backhand catch or knockdown with his right glove hand. The hockey players, no matter how skilled, are not able to give the repeated shots in this area, especially the number required to improve the goalies skill in a relative short period.
Thus, it can be seen that a need has developed for a machine which can continually propel hockey pucks into a given area. This machine should be of the type which can propel the pucks at a relatively high speed and yet be able to shoot the puck successively into a given area.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Briefly described, the present invention comprises apparatus for propelling the hockey puck towards a goalie or player and including a hopper which is adapted to hold a plurality of pucks. Means are included for issuing a hockey puck one at a time into a chute. The chute has a first open end in which a hammer is propelled in a plunger-like form into the chute and is capable of engaging the hockey puck. The other end of the chute is open by which the hockey puck can be propelled therefrom. The chute is adjustable on vertical angles in order to aim the puck at different angles from the ice. Means are provided in the form of a cylinder, a dual active cylinder or the like which is used to activate the hammer which forces the plunger.
The device of this invention is capable of being maneuvered over the ice by having wheels attached thereto and can be easily manipulated by a single player from, for example, the rear portion of the driven machine. By this invention, a single trainer, coach, or even an unskilled hockey player can control the device to enable the goalie, for example, to have continual practice without involving the other players.
Further, the device is useful for propelling hockey pucks towards other players to practice their catching and passing techniques.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS These and other features and advantages will become more apparent to those skilled in the art, when taken into consideration with the following detailed descriptions wherein like reference numerals indicate like and corresponding parts throughout the several views and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of this invention;
FIG. 2 is a section line taken along the lines 22 of FIG. 1 and shows the internal mechanisms of this apparatus;
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrating the control mechanisms used for operating this device; and
FIG. 5 is a schematic drawing of the hydraulic system used for propelling the pucks.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT ble manner and can be composed of any suitable material. For
example, the body portion 10 may be comprised of aluminum or plastic, and the frame portion 12 may be comprised of steel or iron, while the wheels 14 and 15 are best constructed of rubber.
In this embodiment the rear wheels 15 are shown pivotally mounted to the rear of the body portion 10 for ease in maneuvering the entire machine. A hopper 16 is vertically positioned near the forward end of the body 10 and is connected thereto in any suitable manner. Hopper 16 may be cylindrical in shape and be capable of holding a plurality of hockey pucks 18 as shown therein.
Slots 20 and 22 may be provided on either side of the cylindrical hopper 16 to provide for ease of positioning or removing the hockey pucks 18 into and out of the hopper 16.
Hopper 16 is positioned into a hole 24 whereby hole 24 may be elongated in the rear portion 26 thereof.
A chute 30 is pivotally mounted to the frame 12. The chute 30 is positioned horizontally under the body 10 and has one end 32 which extends from the front portion 34 of the body 10. The front portion 34 may have a notch or slot 38 therein to receive the chute 30. The chute is pivotally mounted from its rear portion 40 by a pivot pin or axle 42. There is provided in the proper construction of this invention, a single pin 42 on either side of chute 30 which is then rotatively mounted to the frame 12 in a suitable manner. The opening 44 of the chute 30 is sufficiently large enough to receive one of the hockey pucks 18 therein from the hopper 16. The hopper 16 is vertically mounted to the top portion of the chute 30 and is capable of dropping a single puck into the chute at a time." Suitable means may be included to prevent other pucks from jamming the chute 30.
Means are then provided to propel the hockey puck 18 down the chute 30 and towards a player if so desired. By this embodiment, means for propelling the hockey puck is provided in the form of a hammer 50, which is to extend into the opening 44 of the chute 30. The hammer 50 is pivotally mounted to a link 52 by a pivot 54, which may be any suitable type of pivot such as a nut, bolt or rivet. The other end of link 52 is pivotally mounted to a pair of flanges 56 which are connected into the top portion of the body 10. Again, the pivots on the top portion of link 52 may be in the form of a threaded member or a rivet or the like.
The hammer 50 is driven into the chute 30 by a pistoncylinder assembly 60. This assembly is preferably a dual action type in which the piston is driven from two ends to assure fast forward and return action of a shaft 62 extending therefrom. Shaft 62 is pivotally mounted to the link 52 at a pivot point 64. The dual acting piston-cylinder assembly 60 is controlled by control arms 66 and 68 by means of mechanical linkage 70 and 72 which operate valves 74 and 76 respectively.
Preferably, the control arms 66 and 68 are mounted on a rear portion 80 of the body 10. This rear portion may extend in a suitable manner to allow ease in manipulating a control arm 66 and 68. Piston-cylinder assembly 60 may be mounted firmly to the frame 12 in a suitable manner and the mechanical linkages between the valves 74 and 76 and the control arm 66 and 68 are not shown in detail in that their construction may be presented in any suitable manner and still remain within the spirit and scope of this invention. The valves 76 and 74 are connected to a pair of reserve tanks 82 and 84 respectively which may, in turn, be connected to a source 86 which may be either a reserve source or an outside source of supply for refilling the tanks 82 and 84 as shown in FIG. 4.
The chute 30 is adjustable by being angularly rotated on its pin 42. This is accomplished by the pulley 88 which is pivotally mounted by pivot 90 which may extend into the body portion in a suitable manner, and having a cable or the like affixed to preferably the forward portion of the chute 30 and leading back to the control area 80 and into a knob 92. By manipulation of this knob, for example, by pulling it forward or being threaded in a manner where it can be screwed in and out, the forward portion of the chute 30 is capable of being upwardly lifted in a manner shown by the dashed arrows in FIG. 2. Because the hammer 50 is pivotally mounted on a pivot point 54 and the shaft 62 is pivotally mounted, the angle assumed by the chute 30 will not affect the operation of the propelling mechanism. Further, a slot 94 is provided in the top portion of the housing 10 to which the flanges 56 and 56 are positioned near. Clearance is provided for proper movement at any angle of the chute 30. Further, the elongated portion 26 of the hole 24 allows for backward rotation of the hopper 16 so that this adjustment may be properly made. Note that the chute 30 can be moved in a horizontal angle by moving the entire machine on the rear wheels 15.
Having thus described but one preferred embodiment of this invention, what is claimed is:
l. A hockey practice device for propelling hockey pucks in a given direction, and said device comprising:
a frame;
a body portion disposed on said frame;
a chute having a first end pivotally mounted to said frame and a second end for propelling hockey pucks therefrom;
a hopper extending through said body portion and being interconnected to said chute to dispense hockey pucks into said chute;
a plunger extending into said chute and adapted to engage the hockey puck dispensed therein;
a link having one end pivotally mounted to said plunger and the other end pivotally mounted to the top of said body portion;
a piston-cylinder assembly secured to said frame and including a piston having a shaft pivotally mounted to said link;
means for actuating said piston-cylinder assembly and thereby causing the hockey puck to be propelled from said chute.
2. The hockey practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said actuating means includes:
air chamber means for holding a supply of compressed air;
valve means coupled between said air chamber means and said piston-cylinder assembly;
control means mounted to said body portion for activating said valve means.
3. The hockey practice device as defined in claim 1 and further comprising means for adjusting the angle of said chute.
4. The hockey practice device of claim 3 wherein said means for adjusting the angle of said chute comprises a pulley rotatably mounted on said body portion above said chute; a chute angular position control; and a cable passing over said pulley and coupled between said control and said chute; whereby the vertical angular position of said chute is positionable by said control.
5. The hockey practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said hopper is cylindrically shaped and is positioned to extend vertically above said chute and is adapted to hold a stack of hockey pucks therein.
* l I I!

Claims (5)

1. A hockey practice device for propelling hockey pucks in a given direction, and said device comprising: a frame; a body portion disposed on said frame; a chute having a first end pivotally mounted to said frame and a second end for propelling hockey pucks therefrom; a hopper extending through said body portion and being interconnected to said chute to dispense hockey pucks into said chute; a plunger extending into said chute and adapted to engage the hockey puck dispensed therein; a link having one end pivotally mounted to said plunger and the other end pivotally mounted to the top of said body portion; a piston-cylinder assembly secured to said frame and including a piston having a shaft pivotally mounted to said link; means for actuating said piston-cylinder assembly and thereby causing the hockey puck to be propelled from said chute.
2. The hockey practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said actuating means includes: air chamber means for holding a supply of compressed air; valve means coupled between said air chamber means and said piston-cylinder assembly; control means mounted to said body portion for activating said valve means.
3. The hockey practice device as defined in claim 1 and further comprising means for adjusting the angle of said chute.
4. The hockey practice device of claim 3 wherein said means for adjusting the angle of said Chute comprises a pulley rotatably mounted on said body portion above said chute; a chute angular position control; and a cable passing over said pulley and coupled between said control and said chute; whereby the vertical angular position of said chute is positionable by said control.
5. The hockey practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said hopper is cylindrically shaped and is positioned to extend vertically above said chute and is adapted to hold a stack of hockey pucks therein.
US859343A 1969-09-19 1969-09-19 Hockey practice device for propelling pucks Expired - Lifetime US3665910A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US85934369A 1969-09-19 1969-09-19

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US3665910A true US3665910A (en) 1972-05-30

Family

ID=25330677

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US859343A Expired - Lifetime US3665910A (en) 1969-09-19 1969-09-19 Hockey practice device for propelling pucks

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US3665910A (en)

Cited By (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3838677A (en) * 1972-12-11 1974-10-01 E Alvares Hockey puck passer
US4607842A (en) * 1983-02-17 1986-08-26 Real Daoust Exercising apparatus for use by hockey players to practice their slap and wrist-shots
US5069451A (en) * 1990-06-18 1991-12-03 Martens Kent L Hockey practice device
US5255917A (en) * 1991-12-24 1993-10-26 Jon Morrow Puck projecting and guiding apparatus
US5396876A (en) * 1993-01-25 1995-03-14 Liscio; Edward P. Apparatus and method for propelling a rolling hockey ball
US5470067A (en) * 1995-01-27 1995-11-28 Rapid Mounting & Finishing Co Detachable puck dispensing apparatus and method for hockey stick
US5647338A (en) * 1994-09-02 1997-07-15 Martin; Robert Sports object launcher
US5859359A (en) * 1997-02-21 1999-01-12 Queen's University At Kingston Curling stone comparator
US6719340B2 (en) * 2001-02-27 2004-04-13 Douglas R. Imig Puck retriever and carrier
US20040082411A1 (en) * 2002-10-25 2004-04-29 Playhard Sports, Llc Game projectile dispensing device
US7121964B1 (en) * 2004-04-01 2006-10-17 Erhard Bmw Hockey puck face-off method and apparatus
US10406417B1 (en) 2019-01-16 2019-09-10 Government Of The United States As Represented By The Secretary Of The Air Force Hockey puck passing machine and shooting trainer
US20210038965A1 (en) * 2019-08-07 2021-02-11 Robert M. SHIRLEY Auto feed hockey puck passing mechanism
USD912745S1 (en) * 2020-06-16 2021-03-09 Robert S. Armell Ball rebounding practice device
US11590400B2 (en) * 2019-06-19 2023-02-28 Hydrogen Sports LLC Compact ball launching system and associated methods

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2462922A (en) * 1946-08-30 1949-03-01 Hiram E Temple Train fusee discharger
US2729343A (en) * 1952-08-07 1956-01-03 Brosnan Dennis William Means for facilitating the classification of railroad cars
US3277879A (en) * 1964-04-30 1966-10-11 Edward E Sayette Ball-throwing machine

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2462922A (en) * 1946-08-30 1949-03-01 Hiram E Temple Train fusee discharger
US2729343A (en) * 1952-08-07 1956-01-03 Brosnan Dennis William Means for facilitating the classification of railroad cars
US3277879A (en) * 1964-04-30 1966-10-11 Edward E Sayette Ball-throwing machine

Cited By (18)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3838677A (en) * 1972-12-11 1974-10-01 E Alvares Hockey puck passer
US4607842A (en) * 1983-02-17 1986-08-26 Real Daoust Exercising apparatus for use by hockey players to practice their slap and wrist-shots
US5069451A (en) * 1990-06-18 1991-12-03 Martens Kent L Hockey practice device
US5255917A (en) * 1991-12-24 1993-10-26 Jon Morrow Puck projecting and guiding apparatus
US5407198A (en) * 1991-12-24 1995-04-18 Jon Morrow Controller for a hockey puck projecting and guiding apparatus
US5396876A (en) * 1993-01-25 1995-03-14 Liscio; Edward P. Apparatus and method for propelling a rolling hockey ball
US5647338A (en) * 1994-09-02 1997-07-15 Martin; Robert Sports object launcher
US5470067A (en) * 1995-01-27 1995-11-28 Rapid Mounting & Finishing Co Detachable puck dispensing apparatus and method for hockey stick
US5859359A (en) * 1997-02-21 1999-01-12 Queen's University At Kingston Curling stone comparator
US6719340B2 (en) * 2001-02-27 2004-04-13 Douglas R. Imig Puck retriever and carrier
US20040082411A1 (en) * 2002-10-25 2004-04-29 Playhard Sports, Llc Game projectile dispensing device
US6884186B2 (en) 2002-10-25 2005-04-26 Playhard Sports, Llc Game projectile dispensing device
US7121964B1 (en) * 2004-04-01 2006-10-17 Erhard Bmw Hockey puck face-off method and apparatus
US10406417B1 (en) 2019-01-16 2019-09-10 Government Of The United States As Represented By The Secretary Of The Air Force Hockey puck passing machine and shooting trainer
US11590400B2 (en) * 2019-06-19 2023-02-28 Hydrogen Sports LLC Compact ball launching system and associated methods
US20210038965A1 (en) * 2019-08-07 2021-02-11 Robert M. SHIRLEY Auto feed hockey puck passing mechanism
US11617934B2 (en) * 2019-08-07 2023-04-04 Robert M. SHIRLEY Auto feed hockey puck passing mechanism
USD912745S1 (en) * 2020-06-16 2021-03-09 Robert S. Armell Ball rebounding practice device

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US3665910A (en) Hockey practice device for propelling pucks
US6237583B1 (en) Baseball pitching device
US3610223A (en) Automatically operated spring-type projectile projecting device
US4489940A (en) Practice goaltender
US3913552A (en) Device having tiltable and rotatable coacting wheels for projecting tennis balls
US4699386A (en) Soccer practice machine
US6167878B1 (en) Pneumatic ball tossing device
US7549415B2 (en) Soccer ball dispensing, storing and transporting device
GB1598495A (en) Amusement device
US3277879A (en) Ball-throwing machine
JPS62500286A (en) tennis ball throwing device
US4875459A (en) Gattling-like gun
US5851012A (en) Ball game apparatus with spin imparting catapult
US4039188A (en) Toy aircraft action skill game
US6026796A (en) Target launcher apparatus for shooting exercise with fire arms
CN111001148B (en) Volleyball service robot
US3102526A (en) Projectile launcher
US4256303A (en) Tennis practice device
US4251074A (en) Miniature baseball game construction
US6749526B2 (en) Golf greens speed and contour teaching device
US5688197A (en) Method and apparatus for training goalkeepers
US6889678B1 (en) Coin catapult device for use in an amusement game
US1903254A (en) Basket ball game
GB934839A (en) Improvements in or relating to a device for the automatic throwing of balls for training for certain sports
US3936052A (en) Projector and dispenser activated when all targets are hit