Patent ID: 6537077
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A61H,A63B,G09B

Abstract:
A training device for use by a skater who is skating on a surface comprising:a support frame having an attachment point, where the skater is disposed within the support frame when using the training device; a harness that is configured so a portion thereof is removably secured about the skater and where the harness is secured to the support frame attachment point; wherein the support frame is configured and sized so that: (a) distal ends of the support frame include a mechanism that is in contact with the surface and by which the support frame moves upon the surface, (b) the support frame attachment point is disposed substantially equidistant from the points of contact with the surface, (c) the support frame attachment point is disposed above the head of the skater when the skater is located within the support frame, and (d) the support frame is spaced from and about the skater when the skater is located within the support frame and secured within the harness; and wherein movement of the skater is communicated via the harness and the attachment point to the support frame so as to cause the support frame to move upon the surface.