Elbow joint angle training aid

Abstract

The embodiment of this athletic training device is for restricting the flexion of the elbow joint of the arm. A stretchable arm sleeve 16 is designed to encircle the arm 22 to be trained. A segment of loop Velcro 18 is adhered to the sleeve starting at the elbow joint 24 and extending toward the wrist on the dorsal surface of the lower arm 14. A separate 90 degree training block 10 made of polyethylene foam with hook Velcro 20 adhered is fastened to the loop Velcro 18 on the stretchable arm sleeve 16 to provide a physical barrier for flexing the elbow joint 24. The athlete can use the device for training in multiple sports. The most common use for the device is for limiting the elbow joint 24 angle to 90 degrees while training for basketball, golf and sprinting or running. The device does not restrict extension of the arm 22.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 042,750, filed Apr. 6, 2008, by the present inventor, which is incorporated by reference.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND [0004]1. Field[0005]This application relates to an athletic training device that limits movement of the elbow joint of the arm.[0006]2. Prior Art[0007]Several training aids that limit elbow joint angle during athletic training are represented by U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,877 to Brownell, U.S. Pat. No. 5,865,695 to Mahala, Qualben, and Meurer, U.S. Pat. No. 5,651,743 to Stephen, Pryor, and Williams, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,344,152 to Brannen. All of these training aids are designed to limit the elbow joint angle during athletic movement of either basketball or golf.[0008]U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,877 to Brownell and U.S. Pat. No. 5,865,695 to Mahala, Qualben, and Meurer are designe...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]The embodiment the elbow joint training device is comprised of an arm sleeve made of stretchable, moisture wicking fabric with a strategically adhered loop Velcro patch and a foam training block with hook Velcro adhered. The training block is designed in the shape of a right angle triangle. The athlete simply slides the sleeve on the arm to be trained and affixes the training block via the Velcro adhesion. This gives the athlete a lightweight, comfortable, and safe device that still provides enough resistance for proper elbow joint training.

Problems solved by technology

Due to the need to position multiple straps, these devices are difficult to properly position on the arm.

The hard nature of the materials used could cause injury to others if the device were worn during scrimmages or drills.

The weight of these devices creates undo stress on the shooting arm.

The rigidity of these devices can be uncomfortable for the user.

These devices are cumbersome and uncomfortable to wear as they extend the entire length of the arm.

The device is made of a rigid material that could cause injury to others if the device were worn during scrimmages or drills.

The plastic element of this device is prone to fracture under stress.

The hard plastic can also be uncomfortable for the user.

The plastic element of the device is very rigid and can pinch during use.

By wearing the device, the elbow joint of the athlete will have a physical obstruction that prevents the athlete from using an elbow joint angle that is detrimental to performance.

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