Patent Abstract:
Wrist and/or forearm support and Frisbee training apparatus, comprising a rigid sleeve configured for the application to the wrist and/or forearm that is adjustable and can be modified to the user, a platform configured to limit the rotational movement of the user&#39;s wrist, and a connection between the top of the sleeve and the bottom of the portion.

Full Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    This disclosure relates generally to wrist braces, and more particularly to assistive wrist braces. 
         [0002]    Wrist braces are generally used as a medical device to prevent injuries to that area, Wrist braces may also be used as assistive training devices for certain sports. It is problematic when assistive devices have not been invented for certain sports 
         [0003]    It would be useful to develop assistive training device for sports that do not have any, such as for Frisbee. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0004]    One embodiment described herein is an apparatus comprising a sleeve configured to be adjustably mounted around the user&#39;s wrist, a platform configured to limit the rotational movement of the user&#39;s wrist, and a connection between the top of the sleeve and the bottom of the portion. 
         [0005]    Another embodiment described herein is a method of obtaining the apparatus, adjusting the angle between the sleeve and platform of the apparatus, and mounting the device on the wrist of the user. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0006]      FIG. 1  shows the front view of the device 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  shows the side view of the device 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  is the side view of the device with the platform set at a different angle 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  shows a side view of the device with the platform set at another angle 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  shows the front view of the device with the second fastener method 
           [0011]      FIG. 6  shows the top view of the device 
           [0012]      FIG. 7  shows the top view of the device with the second fastener method 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0013]    This invention is a training device used to help teach athletes how to properly throw a forehand or flick throw of a flying disc, such as Frisbee. The device teaches players how to keep their wrist straight when throwing forehand throws. The device can have the angle of its platform changed to practice throwing high and low release flicks as well. 
         [0014]      FIG. 1  illustrates the front view of a Frisbee throwing training device  10  with a sleeve  12 . In embodiments, the sleeve can be made from a thermoplastic material, a thermoset material, or other composites. In the embodiment shown, covering the top quarter and bottom quarter of the sleeve  12  is another layer of hook and loop fasteners  14  that may be tightened or loosened to change the fit of the whole device  10 . Extending from the sleeve  12  is a platform  16 . In embodiments, the platform  16  can be made from that is comprised of thermoplastic material, thermoset material, metal, metal alloy, or a metal plastic composite. 
         [0015]      FIG. 2  illustrates a side view of a Frisbee throwing training device  10 . Attached to the sleeve  12  is an adjustable joint  18 . The joint  18  allows for the angle between sleeve  12  and platform  16  to be adjusted manually. In the embodiment shown, joint  18  is a socket, half spherical in shape with a spherical indent hollowing out the component. In embodiments, the joint can be made from thermoplastic material, thermoset material, metal, metal alloy, or a metal plastic composite. Imbedded into  18  is a screw  20  that may be dome, cylindrical, or hexagonal on the outer head. 
         [0016]      FIG. 3  demonstrates the 120 degree angle that can adjusted and fixed formed between the sleeve and the platform  16 . This can be achieved by maneuvering the platform across the axis of rotation provided through the joint  18  formed between the interaction of joint  18  and platform  16 . 
         [0017]      FIG. 4  demonstrates the 90 degree angle that can adjusted and fixed formed between the sleeve and the platform  16 . This can be achieved by maneuvering the platform across the axis of rotation provided through the ball joint formed between the interaction of joint  18  and platform  16 . 
         [0018]      FIG. 5   1  illustrates the front view of a Frisbee throwing training device  10  with a sleeve  12 . Attached to sleeve  12  are another type of fastener systems  114  that can be tightened or loosened to change the fit of the whole device  10 . Extending from the sides of sleeve are loops  115  that the fastening straps  114  are threaded through. 
         [0019]      FIG. 6  illustrates the top view of the Frisbee throwing training device  10  when it is using the fastener system  14 . While the user&#39;s wrist is not shown, the sleeve  12  surrounds the user&#39;s wrist. 
         [0020]      FIG. 7  illustrates the top view of the Frisbee throwing training device  10  when it is using the fastener system  114 . While the user&#39;s wrist is not shown, the sleeve  12  surrounds the user&#39;s wrist. 
         [0021]    While the embodiment shown in the drawings contains a ball joint, other suitable joints can be used, including, but not limited to a knuckle joint, a revolute joint, and a cylindrical joint. While the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1  contains hook and loop fasteners, other suitable fasteners can be used, including but not limited to elastic fasteners. 
         [0022]    While the embodiment shown in the drawings includes a tubular sleeve, other configurations can be used, including, but not limited to a flat material that can be wrapped around in order to form the tube. The length of the sleeve may also be variable and not limited to lengths mentioned within. 
         [0023]    An optimal angle for the platform to be set at in order to throw a fiat forehand throw is about 170 degree angle to about 190 degree angle formed between the sleeve and the platform. An optimal angle for the platform to be set at in order to throw a low release forehand throw is about 140 degree angle to about 160 degree angle formed between the sleeve and the platform. An optimal angle for the platform to be set at in order to throw a high release is about 210 degree angle formed between the sleeve and the platform. These recommended angles may need to be adjusted depending on each user. 
         [0024]    A number of alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art, which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Technology Classification (CPC): 0