Patents by Inventor Peter Tsakiris

Peter Tsakiris 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: 8376916
    Abstract: A heavy bag for use by martial arts practitioners to practice the martial arts, the heavy bag adapted to receive a sheath about its circumferential periphery, the sheath having a plurality of vertically longitudinal sleeves or pockets for the slidable receipt of semi-rigid tubes, rods, or pellets which would therefore be disposed about the circumference of the heavy bag and when struck by a martial arts practitioner with a select anatomical body part would toughen and desensitize the particular anatomical body part. In the preferred embodiment, the sheathing would be in two parts, a lower sheathing secured about the lower portion of the heavy bag by means of hook and loop fastener means, and an upper sheathing which would depend from the four point linkage used for hanging the heavy bag, the lower portion of the upper sheathing being secured by hook and loop fasteners about the circumference of the heavy bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 8342475
    Abstract: A mounting bracket and dampening assembly for mounting a heavy bag, a first portion of the mounting bracket mounted horizontally in relation to mounting surface, a second portion of the mounting bracket depending downwardly forming a support surface for a securing means for supporting the heavy bag in combination with a dampening means in the form of upper and lower bushings in combination with a rod and spring assembly to lessen the transmission of stress, shock and vibration and to reduce the motion, both lateral and vertical, of the heavy bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Publication number: 20110111928
    Abstract: A heavy bag for boxing, martial arts, or other athletic practice, requiring no outer unitary sheath and having a lower support member, the lower support member having an upwardly extending spindle, there being slidably receivable on the spindle a plurality of independently stuffed modular toroidal drums or cells whose central aperture is complimentary with the diameter of the spindle, each of the stuffed modular toroidal drums or cells having independent support to prevent compression of the stuffed toroidal drums or cells the spaces between adjacent toroidal drums or cells being covered by padded hook and loop fasteners girding the toroidal drums or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 7886898
    Abstract: A surfboard wax bar rectangularly geometric in shape having a plurality of transverse creases or beveled break lines allowing a user to selectively separate a portion of the surfboard wax bar as desired, the surfboard wax bar encapsulated in a protective covering, the protective covering having a plurality of preformed embossed tear lines cooperative and aligned with the transverse creases or beveled break lines of said surfboard wax bar to allow the selective separation of a portion of the surfboard wax bar and associated wrapping, yet not disturb the remaining wrapping and the remaining portion of the surfboard wax bar, the surfboard wax bar and wrapping or portions thereof being stored in a container, the outer surface of which is reflective to the sun, and which is insulated from the heat of the ambient weather so as to prevent deterioration of the surfboard wax bar or any remnants thereof, and also protection from debris such as sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 7867148
    Abstract: A heavy bag for boxing, martial arts, or other athletic practice, generally cylindrical in nature having a bottom, a cylindrical vertical side wall, and an open upper end subject with closure, there being positioned within the shell, a disk member adjacent the bottom of the heavy bag, the disk member having an upwardly extending step spindle, the step spindle extending upwardly proximate the open end of the bag, there being slidably receivable on the step spindle a plurality of modular toroidal drums or cells whose central aperture is complimentary with the diameter of the particular step spindle and its outer circumference is complimentary with the internal diameter of the cylindrical shell side wall of the heavy bag, there being positioned between each of the modular toroidal drums or cells on the step spindle, a washer or disk member supported on a respective step of the spindle and providing support to the adjacent upper modular toroidal drum or cell so as to prevent compression of the lower drum and ther
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Patent number: 7857733
    Abstract: A device for stretching or flexing the calf muscles and tendons of the lower leg, the device in one embodiment having a base member formed with a 90 degree angle for positioning at the intersection of two walls and a floor, the base member having elevated non-skid planar surfaces emanating from the 90 degree angle to the edge of the base plate allowing a user to stand on the elevated non-skid surfaces with both feet and use one's body weight to stretch the calf muscles by lowering or raising ones heels below or above the plane of the elevated non-skid surface. In another embodiment, the device consists of a base member having a straight wall engaging edge with an upstanding wall, terminating in a flat planar surface and an angled ramp surface communicating between the flat upper surface and the base member, the calf stretcher allowing the user to stand on the base member and place selective right or left foot onto the ramp section for the respective stretching of the calf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Publication number: 20100313377
    Abstract: A perforated packet made of paper or other suitable material in which a scented fragrant material, such as potpourri, is disposed, the packet being placed into a disposable paper vacuum cleaner collection bag prior to its connection to the vacuum cleaner, the sheath and scented fragrant contents providing a scented fragrance to the air during the operation of the vacuum cleaner, the scented fragrance being released to the room or area where the vacuum operation is taking place, the packet also releasing a scent or fragrance masking any odor emanating from collected dirt and debris when not in use. Alternatively, the perforated packet and scented material may be inserted into a container mounted to a wall socket having motor and fan means to circulate ambient air through the packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Publication number: 20100261584
    Abstract: A heavy bag for use by martial arts practitioners to practice the martial arts, the heavy bag adapted to receive a sheath about its circumferential periphery, the sheath having a plurality of vertically longitudinal sleeves or pockets for the slidable receipt of semi-rigid tubes, rods, or pellets which would therefore be disposed about the circumference of the heavy bag and when struck by a martial arts practitioner with a select anatomical body part would toughen and desensitize the particular anatomical body part. In the preferred embodiment, the sheathing would be in two parts, a lower sheathing secured about the lower portion of the heavy bag by means of hook and loop fastener means, and an upper sheathing which would depend from the four point linkage used for hanging the heavy bag, the lower portion of the upper sheathing being secured by hook and loop fasteners about the circumference of the heavy bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Publication number: 20100084457
    Abstract: A surfboard wax bar rectangularly geometric in shape having a plurality of transverse creases or beveled break lines allowing a user to selectively separate a portion of the surfboard wax bar as desired, the surfboard wax bar encapsulated in a protective covering, the protective covering having a plurality of preformed embossed tear lines cooperative and aligned with the transverse creases or beveled break lines of said surfboard wax bar to allow the selective separation of a portion of the surfboard wax bar and associated wrapping, yet not disturb the remaining wrapping and the remaining portion of the surfboard wax bar, the surfboard wax bar and wrapping or portions thereof being stored in a container, the outer surface of which is reflective to the sun, and which is insulated from the heat of the ambient weather so as to prevent deterioration of the surfboard wax bar or any remnants thereof, and also protection from debris such as sand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Publication number: 20100075814
    Abstract: A heavy bag for boxing, martial arts, or other athletic practice, generally cylindrical in nature having a bottom, a cylindrical vertical side wall, and an open upper end subject with closure, there being positioned within the shell, a disk member adjacent the bottom of the heavy bag, the disk member having an upwardly extending step spindle, the step spindle extending upwardly proximate the open end of the bag, there being slidably receivable on the step spindle a plurality of modular toroidal drums or cells whose central aperture is complimentary with the diameter of the particular step spindle and its outer circumference is complimentary with the internal diameter of the cylindrical shell side wall of the heavy bag, there being positioned between each of the modular toroidal drums or cells on the step spindle, a washer or disk member supported on a respective step of the spindle and providing support to the adjacent upper modular toroidal drum or cell so as to prevent compression of the lower drum and ther
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Publication number: 20100032544
    Abstract: A mounting bracket and dampening assembly for mounting a heavy bag, a first portion of the mounting bracket mounted horizontally in relation to mounting surface, a second portion of the mounting bracket depending downwardly forming a support surface for a securing means for supporting the heavy bag in combination with a dampening means in the form of upper and lower bushings in combination with a rod and spring assembly to lessen the transmission of stress, shock and vibration and to reduce the motion, both lateral and vertical, of the heavy bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris
  • Publication number: 20100035733
    Abstract: A device for stretching or flexing the calf muscles and tendons of the lower leg, the device in one embodiment having a base member formed with a 90 degree angle for positioning at the intersection of two walls and a floor, the base member having elevated non-skid planar surfaces emanating from the 90 degree angle to the edge of the base plate allowing a user to stand on the elevated non-skid surfaces with both feet and use one's body weight to stretch the calf muscles by lowering ones heels below the plane of the elevated non-skid surface. User hangs heels over edge and lowers leg, stretching calf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tsakiris