Patents Assigned to Hico Inc.
  • Patent number: 9272198
    Abstract: A nestable training stand is provided. The stand includes a central frame member having upper and lower portions; and a base operatively coupled to the lower portion. The base comprises a U-shaped or V-shaped base member having first and second end portions; and a support member connected to and extending upwardly from the first and second end portions to the central frame member. One or more upper and/or lower weight support pins are coupled to the support member and central frame, respectively, and extend outward for holding weights to prevent the stand from moving. The central frame support may include a bend between a first point where it couples to the U-shaped or V-shaped base member and a second point where it couples to support member to shift the center of gravity of the stand backwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: HICO INC.
    Inventor: Patricia Brenner
  • Publication number: 20130059699
    Abstract: A nestable training stand is provided. The stand includes a central frame member having upper and lower portions; and a base operatively coupled to the lower portion. The base comprises a U-shaped or V-shaped base member having first and second end portions; and a support member connected to and extending upwardly from the first and second end portions to the central frame member. One or more upper and/or lower weight support pins are coupled to the support member and central frame, respectively, and extend outward for holding weights to prevent the stand from moving. The central frame support may include a bend between a first point where it couples to the U-shaped or V-shaped base member and a second point where it couples to support member to shift the center of gravity of the stand backwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: HICO INC.
    Inventor: Hico Inc.
  • Patent number: 8298124
    Abstract: A head-shaped target for a training stand is provided. The head-shaped target includes (a) a striking target body shaped to approximate a human head and operative to receive strikes, the striking target body having a padded surface; (b) an attachment member configured to releasably couple the head-shaped target to a support shaft of the training stand; and/or (c) an angled extension attachment coupling the striking target body to the attachment member, the angled extension attachment having a resilient spring positioned at an angle relative to the support shaft and the striking target body to enable the angled extension attachment to provide a resiliently deformable engagement between the striking target body and the support shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Hico Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia Brenner, Greg Snyder
  • Publication number: 20110275492
    Abstract: A head-shaped target for a training stand is provided. The head-shaped target includes (a) a striking target body shaped to approximate a human head and operative to receive strikes, the striking target body having a padded surface; (b) an attachment member configured to releasably couple the head-shaped target to a support shaft of the training stand; and/or (c) an angled extension attachment coupling the striking target body to the attachment member, the angled extension attachment having a resilient spring positioned at an angle relative to the support shaft and the striking target body to enable the angled extension attachment to provide a resiliently deformable engagement between the striking target body and the support shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: HICO INC.
    Inventors: Patricia Brenner, Greg Snyder
  • Patent number: 7981009
    Abstract: A training device, including a collapsible stand having a central support shaft and a plurality of legs. In a first position, the legs and central support member shaft collapse into each other. In a second position, the legs and central support shaft extend perpendicular relative to each other into a self-supporting stand having the central support shaft in a substantially vertical position. A plurality of striking pads is releasably coupled to the central support shaft by a quick release connector. A T-bar support attaches to the central support shaft. The plurality of striking pads approximate the positioning of the hands of a person in an offensive/defensive position, the head of the person and the torso of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Hico Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia Brenner, Greg Snyder
  • Publication number: 20090088302
    Abstract: A training device, including a collapsible stand having a central support shaft and a plurality of legs. In a first position, the legs and central support member shaft collapse into each other. In a second position, the legs and central support shaft extend perpendicular relative to each other into a self-supporting stand having the central support shaft in a substantially vertical position. A plurality of striking pads is releasably coupled to the central support shaft by a quick release connector. A T-bar support attaches to the central support shaft. The plurality of striking pads approximate the positioning of the hands of a person in an offensive/defensive position, the head of the person and the torso of the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: HICO INC.
    Inventors: Patricia Brenner, Greg Snyder
  • Publication number: 20080290225
    Abstract: A wearable infant bottle holder is provided comprising a neck strap, a base component, and a bottle-securing coupler. The neck strap allows supporting the bottle holder around a user's neck. The base component attaches to the neck strap. The bottle-securing coupler is adjustable to secure a bottle to the upper component while allowing adjustment of the angle of the bottle relative to the base component. The bottle-securing coupler may be removably coupled to the upper component or it may be rotatably coupled to the base component. The bottle-securing coupler may include an upper component and a band. The neck strap may include an adjuster that allows adjusting the length of the strap longer or shorter without removing the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: HICO INC.
    Inventor: Peter Mostert