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Cheering support device and method

a support device and sound generation technology, applied in the field of sound generation support devices, can solve problems such as violations of stadium or league restrictions, and achieve the effect of convenient incorporation into cheering routines and other cheering activities, and simple and inexpensive manufacturing

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-03
SCANLON SHARALEE +1
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"The present invention is a cheering support device for sporting events that can be easily and agitated by a user. The device includes a semi-rigid planar member with a base for gripping and agitation, a distal end, and a sound generation portion for generating sound. The device can also carry indicia for aiding cheering, such as commercial advertising. The method for using the device includes providing the device to a cheerleading squad or to spectators and directing their use. The device can be agitated in a traveling wave by adjacent groups of spectators, resulting in a crescendo of sound. The invention provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for supporting cheering at sporting events."

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Horns, such as a marine air horn are popular sound generators but may violate stadium or league restrictions.

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[0043] Turning now to the drawings and, more particularly to FIG. 1, a cheering support device is illustrated generally at 10 and includes a body 12 formed from three layers as seen in FIG. 2. An inner layer 22 is formed from a flexible sheet material which is suitable for printing uses. The inner layer carries any sort of indicia including colors and advertising. The inner layer 22 is laminated between two, preferably plastic, semi-rigid outer layers 20, 24 to form the structure of the cheering support device 10. Optionally, the outer layers may be colored, translucent sheets for added color effect.

[0044] As seen in FIG. 1, a gripping area 14 is provided at the base of the cheering support device 10 leaving a distal end 16 for waving movement. A sound generation area 18 is present in the vicinity of the midsection of the cheering support device 10. Agitation of the cheering support device 10 by, preferably, shaking front to back results in movement of the distal end 16 through var...

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Abstract

A cheering support device for sound generation in association with sporting events, the cheering support device includes a semi-rigid planar member having a primary length dimension and a primary width dimension defining a body with an outer perimeter, the primary length dimension being longer than the primary width dimension. The planar member includes a base for gripping and agitation thereof by a user; a distal end, disposed oppositely from the base for movement though an arc resulting from agitation of the base; and a sound generation portion audibly responsive to the agitation and a method for using the cheering support device.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates broadly to devices and apparatus used by cheerleaders and spectators to express support for a particular team, athlete or both at sporting events. More particularly, the present invention is related to a sound generating cheering support device for sound generation and display and method therefor. [0002] Cheerleaders are a common sight at football and basketball games. It is not uncommon for cheerleaders to use pompoms or other devices that when agitated provide visual stimulus to assist the cheerleaders in the sometimes arduous task of instilling enthusiasm in a crowd of spectators and in the participants. Sound is also a part of a cheerleader's repertoire which may include music and vocal cheers through the use of devices that may provide or enhance sound generation, such as a megaphone. [0003] In the past, certain devices have been devised that can allow cheerleaders and spectators to generate sound in support of th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A42B1/24
CPCA63H37/00G10K3/00
Inventor SCANLON, SHARALEEBRODERSON, STEVE
Owner SCANLON SHARALEE
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