US2012309565A1PendingUtilityA1

Tackling machine for football practice

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Assignee: PONSTEIN TODDPriority: Dec 10, 2010Filed: Dec 6, 2011Published: Dec 6, 2012
Est. expiryDec 10, 2030(~4.4 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Todd Ponstein
A63B 2243/007A63B 71/023A63B 21/023A63B 2209/08A63B 21/005A63B 69/305A63B 69/244A63B 69/34
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Abstract

A tackling machine capable of moving a 50-80 lb. tackling dummy down an overhead track to a junction point where the dummy will turn left, right, or continue straight forward. The operator of the machine controls the junction box with a lever to determine which way the dummy will turn, or go straight.

Claims

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1 . A football tackling machine comprising a supporting framework, an initial track, a direction selection means, a right track, a left track, and a straight track, a selection device which allows selection of the right track, the left track, or the straight track, a tackling dummy able to move along the tracks, suspended from the tracks, a spring capable of causing the dummy to move, and a latch which allows the dummy to be released. 
     
     
         2 . A football tackling machine, according to  claim 1  in which the framework is steel tubing. 
     
     
         3 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 1  in which the framework is steel I-beams. 
     
     
         4 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 1  in which the initial track is 6-10 feet long. 
     
     
         5 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 4  in which the initial track is 8 feet long. 
     
     
         6 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 4  in which the left track is 3-8 feet long. 
     
     
         7 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 6  in which the left track is 5 feet long. 
     
     
         8 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 4  in which the straight track is 3-8 feet long. 
     
     
         9 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 8  in which the straight track is 4 feet long. 
     
     
         10 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 4  in which the right track is 3-8 feet long. 
     
     
         11 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 10  in which the right track is 5 feet long. 
     
     
         12 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 1  in which the spring comprises a compression spring. 
     
     
         13 . A football tackling machine according to  claim 1  in which the spring comprises two torsion springs.

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