Joseph C Hadar

US Patent:

20080194361, Aug 14, 2008

Filed:

Feb 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/704865

Inventors:

Joseph C. Hadar - Humboldt IA, US

International Classification:

A63B 71/00

US Classification:

473499

Abstract:

The present invention provides a base with improved internal structure for impact absorption and deflection. The base of the present invention includes a plurality of indentations rising from the bottom surface to varying heights. Each of the indentations has a closed top end and an internal surface. The cross section of the indentations is often generally circular or generally rectangular. The indentations are arranged so that the tallest is nearest the mid point of the base and the shortest actually form side surfaces of the base. A second embodiment includes a top surface and a clearance between the top surface and the closed top ends of the indentations.

US Patent:

62611941, Jul 17, 2001

Filed:

Nov 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/442613

Inventors:

Joseph C. Hadar - Humboldt IA
Wayne A. Miner - Humboldt IA

Assignee:

Hadar Mfg., Inc. - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

A63B 6934

US Classification:

473441

Abstract:

Football practice equipment which can be in the form of a one-man tackling sled or a multiple-man blocking sled equipped with connecting apparatus. By connecting tackling sleds together, a blocking sled can be created upon which is mounted the desired number of dummies for use in training football players in the art of blocking and tackling, individually or in team formations. The tackling sleds are connected together to form multiple dummy blocking sleds by attaching connecting members between as many of the tackling sleds as desired. The connection between the tackling sleds is made via channel members on the tackling sleds with locking handles for securing the connecting members in their associated channel members.

US Patent:

59848090, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Jul 15, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/680481

Inventors:

Joseph C. Hadar - Humboldt IA
Wayne A. Miner - Humboldt IA

Assignee:

Hadar Mfg., Inc. - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

A63B 6934

US Classification:

473444

Abstract:

A blocking dummy is provided which is abrasion resistant, self-supporting, and resistant to lateral displacement relative to the ground. A bottom cap provided with cleats is rotationally molded of an abrasion resistant substantially rigid material and secured to a blocking dummy. In use, the cleats engage the ground to provide self-supporting stability. The cleats also provide resistance to lateral displacement of the dummy along the ground when the dummy is impacted. Additionally, the abrasion resistance of the bottom cap allows the blocking dummy to be dragged across the ground with little or no damage from abrasion.