Patent ID: 9242187
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: A63B,A63K

Claim Text:
1. A track and field starting block anchor to anchor a starting block having a first and second spaced rail and a space therebetween to a surface, the track and field starting block anchor comprising: a) a suction device assembly adapted to releasably and securely engage the surface to which the starting block anchor is to be anchored; b) a stabilizing plate comprising a first portion comprising a horizontal stabilizing portion and a first and second vertical stabilizing portion forming a receiving channel, the first portion adapted to engage the starting block, and a second portion adapted to hingedly and readily detachably engage the suction device assembly; and c) a first locking assembly adapted to releasably secure the first portion of the stabilizing plate to the starting block and comprising a locking bar and a first fastener releasably connecting the locking bar to the stabilizing plate, wherein the first fastener is adapted to engage the starting block in the space between the first and second spaced rail to releasably secure the first portion of the stabilizing plate to the starting block.