Patents by Inventor Nicholas Mechling

Nicholas Mechling 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: 8657725
    Abstract: An attack dummy is convertible between a strike dummy and a grappling dummy by exchanging a bottom portion adapted for a strike dummy for a bottom portion adapted for a grappling dummy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Twins Special, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Mechling, Nicholas Mechling
  • Publication number: 20130019366
    Abstract: A glove employable for both striking and grappling incorporates an articulation hinge for enabling the glove to transition between a clinched fist position for striking and an unclenched open position for grappling. The glove additional incorporates a removable absorbent liner that may be worn over the user's hand for absorbing sweat. The liner may be removed after use and laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Mechling, Nicholas Mechling
  • Publication number: 20130014306
    Abstract: A glove employable for mixed martial arts, including striking and grappling, employs a dorsal pad having distal and lateral extensions with an integral bend for covering both the dorsal and lateral sides of the user's metacarpal/proximal phalange joints. The integral bend conforms with the user's metacarpal/proximal phalange joints with the user's hand in the clinched fist position. The glove affords protection to the user's metacarpal/proximal phalange joints while striking. On the other hand, the integral bend is capable of easily unbending to an open position for grappling. The integral bend is unbent by unclenching the user's fingers by flexion from the clinched fist position to the open position. The glove also includes a wrist pad for protecting the wrist against heavy strikes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Mechling, Nicholas Mechling
  • Publication number: 20130017931
    Abstract: An attack dummy is convertible between a strike dummy and a grappling dummy by exchanging a bottom portion adapted for a strike dummy for a bottom portion adapted for a grappling dummy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Mechling, Nicholas Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120186004
    Abstract: A helmet or headgear apparatus particularly useful to mixed martial arts (MMA), hand to hand combat training and boxing is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention offers improved features providing greater protection than previous solutions such as material covering the top and back of a user's head. A faceguard design is additionally provided. Further, adjustments in design provide for improved comfort to a user as well as a solution that will last longer and fit more varied sizes of heads. Different amounts of layered shock absorbent padding are further provided as desired for the particular training situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Nicholas Mechling, Christopher Mechling