Patents by Inventor Manuel F. Sotomayer

Manuel F. Sotomayer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5046724
    Abstract: A punching device for boxers to be used simultaneously by spaced apart facing boxers, the punching device connected to the floor with an extension coil spring attached to an upper post, the upper post then having oppositely situated outwardly extending punching or boxing bags, the punching bags attached to the upright upper post by separate extension coil springs. One boxer will hit one boxing bag causing it to retreat from his blow while simultaneously imparting motion into the opposite boxing bag, the resultant movement of the opposite boxing bag effected by the response of 3 extension coil springs. Such presents a boxing bag moving in an unpredictable path for the opposite boxer, who, in turn punches his bag which then effects the first boxers boxing bag. Such device provides unexpected response to another fighter's punches simulating movements of opponent boxers in a boxing or sparing match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1991
    Inventor: Manuel F. Sotomayer