Triple/long jump take-off board systems and methods for forming the same
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
E01C-013/00
A63C-013/00
출원번호
US-0868001
(2010-08-25)
등록번호
US-8337318
(2012-12-25)
발명자
/ 주소
Oliver, Wayne P.
출원인 / 주소
Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
2인용 특허 :
10
초록▼
A take-off board system for a triple or long jump generally includes an elongated frame, an elongated take-off board, and a track material member. The frame includes inwardly-extending flanges defining a chamber therein. The take-off board includes a first portion slidably receivable in the chamber
A take-off board system for a triple or long jump generally includes an elongated frame, an elongated take-off board, and a track material member. The frame includes inwardly-extending flanges defining a chamber therein. The take-off board includes a first portion slidably receivable in the chamber of the frame, and a second portion defining an outer take-off surface. The track material member is disposed on an outer surface of the frame. The take-off board system is disposable in a first position in a cavity in the ground with the outer take-off surface of the take-off board disposed even with a track surface, and the take-off board assembly is disposable in a second position in the cavity in the ground with an outer surface of the track material member disposed even with the track surface.
대표청구항▼
1. A take-off board system for a triple or long jump, said take-off board system comprising: an elongated frame comprising a base, longitudinally and vertically extending sides, and longitudinally and inwardly-extending flanges attached to upper ends of said sides to define a chamber therein;an elon
1. A take-off board system for a triple or long jump, said take-off board system comprising: an elongated frame comprising a base, longitudinally and vertically extending sides, and longitudinally and inwardly-extending flanges attached to upper ends of said sides to define a chamber therein;an elongated take-off board comprising a first portion occupying said chamber in said frame and disposed between inner surfaces of said flanges and inner surfaces of said base adjacent said sides, and comprising a second portion extending above said inner surfaces of said flanges and an outer take-off surface;a track material member disposed on an outer surface of said frame; andwherein said take-off board system disposable in a first position in a cavity in the ground with said outer take-off surface of said take-off board disposed even with a track surface, and said take-off board assembly disposable in a second position in the cavity in the ground with an outer surface of said track material member disposed even with the track surface. 2. The take-off board system of claim 1 further comprising a second elongated take-off board, said elongated take-off board being replaceable with said second elongated take-off board. 3. The take-off board system of claim 1 wherein said take-off board is slidably receivable through an end of the frame. 4. The take-off board system of claim 1 wherein the take-off board is slidably maintainable in said frame so that said take-off board and said frame are movable relative to each other along their length in response to changes in temperature. 5. The take-off board system of claim 1 further comprising elongated strips of track material member disposed along outer surfaces of said inwardly-extending flanges. 6. The take-off board system of claim 1 wherein the take-off board comprises longitudinally-extending sides having grooves in which are received said flanges of said frame. 7. The take-off board system of claim 1 wherein said take-off board comprises a solid take-off board. 8. The take-off board system of claim 7 wherein said take-off board comprises a single solid board. 9. The take-off board system of claim 1 wherein said take-off board supports the inner surfaces of said flanges. 10. The take-off board system of claim 1 wherein said frame comprises metal and said board comprises at least one of a synthetic material and an organic material. 11. The take-off board system of claim 1 further comprises a box defining the cavity and wherein the board assembly is receivable in the box. 12. The take-off board system of claim 1 further comprising elongated strips of track material member disposed along outer surfaces of said inwardly-extending flanges, and wherein said take-off board supports the inner surfaces of said flanges, and said take-off board is slidably maintainable in said elongated frame so that said take-off board is movable relative to the elongated frame along their length in response to changes in temperature. 13. The take-off board system of claim 12 wherein said take-off board comprises a solid board. 14. The take-off board system of claim 12 further comprises a box defining the cavity and wherein the board assembly is receivable in the box. 15. The take-off board system of claim 1 wherein the take-off board comprises longitudinally-extending sides having grooves in which are received said flanges of said frame, and wherein said take-off board supports the inner surfaces of said flanges, and said take-off board is slidably maintainable in said elongated frame so that said take-off board is movable relative to the frame along their length in response to changes in temperature. 16. The take-off board system of claim 15 wherein said take-off board comprises a solid board. 17. The take-off board system of claim 15 further comprises a box defining the cavity and wherein the board assembly is receivable in the box. 18. A take-off board system for a triple or long jump, said take-off board system comprising: an elongated frame comprising longitudinally and inwardly extending flanges defining a chamber therein;an elongated take-off board comprising a first portion slidably receivable in the chamber of the frame, and a second portion defining an outer take-off surface;a track material member disposed on an outer surface of said frame; andwherein said take-off board system disposable in a first position in a cavity in the ground with said outer take-off surface of said take-off board disposed even with a track surface, and said take-off board assembly disposable in a second position in the cavity in the ground with an outer surface of said track material member disposed even with the track surface. 19. The take-off board system of claim 18 further comprising a second elongated take-off board, said elongated take-off board being replaceable with said second elongated take-off board. 20. The take-off board system of claim 18 wherein the take-off board is slidably maintainable in said frame so that said take-off board and said frame are movable relative to each other along their length in response to changes in temperature. 21. The take-off board system of claim 18 wherein said take-off board comprises a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending cutouts along the upper corners. 22. The take-off board system of claim 18 wherein said take-off board comprises a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending grooves in which are received said inwardly-extending flanges of said frame. 23. A method for forming a take-off board system for a triple or long jump, the method comprising: providing an elongated frame comprising a base, longitudinally and vertically extending sides, and longitudinally and inwardly-extending flanges attached to upper ends of the sides to define a chamber therein;providing an elongated take-off board having a first portion and a second portion;sliding the elongated take-off board through an end of the frame so that the first portion occupies the chamber in the frame and is disposed between inner surfaces of the flanges and inner surfaces of the base adjacent the sides, and so that the second portion extends above the inner surfaces of the flanges to define an outer take-off surface; andproviding a track material member disposed on an outer surface of the frame. 24. The method of claim 23 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending cutouts along the upper corners. 25. The method of claim 23 further comprising providing elongated strips of track material along outer surfaces of the inwardly-extending flanges. 26. The method of claim 23 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending grooves in which are received the inwardly-extending flanges of the frame. 27. A method for forming a take-off board system for a triple or long jump, the method comprising: providing an elongated frame comprising longitudinally and inwardly extending flanges defining a chamber therein;providing an elongated take-off board having a first portion and a second portion;sliding the elongated take-off board through and end of the frame so that the first portion occupies the chamber in the frame, and so that the second portion extends above inner surfaces of the flanges to define an outer take-off surface; andproviding a track material member disposed on an outer surface of the frame. 28. The method of claim 27 further comprising removing the elongated take-off board from the elongated frame, providing a second elongated take-off board having a first portion and a second portion, and sliding the second elongated take-off board through an end of the frame so that the first portion occupies the chamber in the frame, and so that a second portion extends above the flanges to define an outer take-off surface. 29. The method of claim 27 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending cutouts along the upper corners. 30. The method of claim 27 further comprising providing elongated strips of track material along outer surfaces of the inwardly-extending flanges. 31. The method of claim 27 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending grooves in which are received the inwardly-extending flanges of the frame. 32. A method for operating a take-off board system for a triple or long jump, the method comprising: providing an elongated frame having longitudinally and inwardly extending flanges defining a chamber therein, an elongated take-off board having a first portion disposed in the chamber and a second portion extending above inner surfaces of the flanges to define an outer take-off surface, and a track material member disposed on an outer surface of the frame; andallowing the frame and the take-off board to move relative to each other along their length in response to changes in temperature. 33. The method of claim 32 further comprising removing the elongated take-off board from the elongated frame, providing a second elongated take-off board having a first portion disposed in the chamber and a second portion extending above the flanges to define an outer take-off surface, and allowing the frame and the second take-off board to move relative to each other along their length in response to changes in temperature. 34. The method of claim 32 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending cutouts along the upper corners. 35. The method of claim 32 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending grooves in which are received the inwardly-extending flanges of the frame. 36. A method for operating a take-off board system for a triple or long jump, the method comprising: providing an elongated frame having longitudinally and inwardly extending flanges defining a chamber therein, an elongated take-off board having a first portion disposed in the chamber and a second portion extending above inner surfaces of the flanges to define an outer take-off surface, and a track material member disposed on an outer surface of the frame; andtransferring forces applied to the take-off surface of the take-off board though the elongated take-off board to a base of the take-off board which is disposed on an inner surface of a base of the frame. 37. The method of claim 36 further comprising removing the elongated take-off board from the elongated frame, providing a second elongated take-off board having a first portion disposed in the chamber and a second portion extending above the flanges to define an outer take-off surface, and transferring forces applied to the take-off surface of the second take-off board though the second elongated take-off board to the base of the second take-off board which is disposed on the inner surface of the base of the frame. 38. The method of claim 36 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending cutouts along the upper corners. 39. The method of claim 36 wherein the providing the frame comprises providing the frame having a generally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape having longitudinally-extending grooves in which are received the inwardly-extending flanges of the frame.
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