Striking Patents (Class 482/83)
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Patent number: 12233554Abstract: A posture estimating section acquires image data in which images of a person are recorded, to estimate a posture of the person. A motion control section controls the motion of a robot device on the basis of an estimation result of the posture estimating section. A synchronization control section synchronizes a posture of the robot device with the posture of the person estimated by the posture estimating section. A correction processing section corrects the synchronized motion of the robot device made by the synchronization control section.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Kensaku Ishizuka
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Patent number: 12121791Abstract: The present application provides a fighting self-training device. The adopted technical solution is that a turntable is arranged on the housing, and a swing rod is arranged on the turntable. By controlling the motor to drive the swing rod to rotate, the tilted downward swing rod can be rotated upward from the bottom. When the swing rod is rotated to the highest position, the swing rod is flush with the bottom surface. The rotation of the swing rod simulates the kicking or punching of the training personnel, so as to realize the dodge training of the fighters. A left and right belts are arranged on the housing, and a limiting mechanism is arranged between the left and right belts, and the left and right belts can be connected through the limiting mechanism, so that the height of the device from the ground can be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Inventors: Jiarui Zou, Guojun Zou
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Patent number: 12076629Abstract: A system for sparring training comprises a portable device for controlled sparring, a plurality of punching arms assemblies, at least one power source; a method for sparring training comprising providing a punching bag, providing a system for sparring training, mounting the system onto the punching bag, supplying electrical energy to the portable device, initiating a workout program, generating a sequence of movements of the plurality of the punching arms assemblies; a computer-readable storage medium causing the system for sparring training to controllably supply electrical energy to the motor, perform a predefined workout program, generate a sequence of movements of the plurality of punching arms assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Boxing BuddyInventors: Omri Lupan, Natan Levy
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Patent number: 12053683Abstract: A fencing target assembly for practicing fencing includes a stand that has a plurality of hinged members. The stand is positionable in a deployed position having each of the hinged members defining a respective leg of a triangle such that the stand can be vertically oriented on a support surface. The stand has a track that is integrated into a respective one of the hinged members. A plurality of targets is each attachable to the stand having each of the targets placed at a variety of locations on the stand. In this way each of the targets can facilitate a user to practice fencing maneuvers. Each of the targets has a penetrable element to facilitate a fencing foil to penetrate the penetrable element.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Inventor: Joseph Howze
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Patent number: 12042709Abstract: A fighting training device is a fighting training system that utilizes multiple slapper pads. The pads are attached along a vertical post that is supported by a base. Handles of the slapper pads are secured via a “grip box” in which two halves encompass the handle and are secured together and to the vertical post with at least one fastener. An interior holding area is provided with long spikes which prevent the slapper pads from spinning when hit. During use, the pads are arranged according to the height of the user and the desired workout, preferably at ninety degree (90°) alternating angles. Such features provide for a full range of motion including kicking at all heights up to six feet high. The post folds in half to facilitate easy storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Inventor: Craig E. Williams
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Patent number: 11724169Abstract: An exercise assembly has a target. A plurality of compression blades is coupled to the target. A mounting plate is coupled to the plurality of compression blades. A mounting chassis is coupled to the mounting plate securing the exercise assembly to a building structure, wherein the mounting chassis moves in a forward and rearward direction relative to the building structure. A plurality of fasteners cis coupled to the mounting chassis securing the exercise assembly to the building structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventors: Raymond Rita, Abraham Camacho
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Patent number: 11602681Abstract: The sparring arms heavy bag boxing apparatus is a pair of simulated sparring opponent arms as a jab arm and a power arm of different lengths adjustably attached to a heavy bag with a stabilizing weight attached to the bottom of the heavy bag to stabilize the motion of the heavy bag for sparring practice even with out a training partner. The jab and power arms may optionally be weighed. Use of the sparring arms heavy bag boxing apparatus promotes a boxer's capacity to find distance and range with accuracy and precision.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Inventor: Joseph J Hammett
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Patent number: 11567564Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) system comprising a head-mounted display (HMD) and handheld controller set is enhanced to provide a more realistic end user VR experience, e.g., for boxing or other interactive training. In this approach, and in lieu of simply establishing a boundary area for the VR experience, the user also maps a position of a real-world object into a reference frame of the VR environment. This mapping is facilitated using the handheld controller itself, e.g., as positioned in a backwards-facing manner on the user's forearm. The real-world object is then simulated in the 3D VR environment as rendered by the VR HMD, and the user interacts with the real-world object (or its simulation) to provide a more enjoyable and useful interactive experience.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Liteboxer Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Morin, Andrew J. Rollins
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Patent number: 11471739Abstract: A punching-training device is provided, including: a support body, having a seat end and an assembling end; and a punching mechanism, including a first punched member which is freely rotatably assembled to the assembling end and a pad, the first punched member including a body portion disposed around the assembling end, the pad being disposed on and rotatable together with the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: AZUNI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Li-Chin Wu
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Patent number: 11311788Abstract: A grappling dummy of humanoid shape is described. The grappling dummy offers a strategically sound and versatile posture for more realistic martial arts training by holding a realistic guard position. The dummy is comprised of an envelope, to be filled with any material to give it the desired weight and consistency. When filled, the tensile strength of the envelope and filling allow the limbs of the grappling dummy to retract to their resting guard position when extended. Due to the dummy's resting posture with knees above the hip line and elbows in front of and covering the torso, this grappling dummy may be placed in a variety of positions including supine, seated, and turtle, and thus offers a more versatile and realistic training experience.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Effective Martial Arts (9303-3017 Quebec Inc.)Inventor: Patrick Bourassa-Fulop
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Patent number: 11291900Abstract: An exercise system includes a target having a rectangular body composed of a polycarbonate material; a first handle having an opening extending through a thickness of the rectangular body; striking the rectangular body causes an audible noise.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventor: Alexandra Allred
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Patent number: 11278783Abstract: The human form punching bag comprises a punching bag and a noise maker. The punching bag may be suspended from above and used for exercise or self-defense training. The human form punching bag may have a torso portion, a right leg portion, and a left leg portion in a humanoid form and may be adapted to be punched or kicked by a user. The intersection of the torso portion, the right leg portion, and the left leg portion may define a groin area. The noise maker may be retained under a flap in the groin area of the punching bag such that a kick administered to the groin area may produce audible feedback.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: Kenneth Morgan
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Patent number: 10786721Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Wushu facilities and provides a novel active wooden dummy comprising a lower limb assembly, an upper body assembly and two arm assemblies. The lower limb assembly is provided with a driving device and a vertical spindle. The spindle is vertically arranged. The upper body assembly is rotatably arranged on the spindle. The driving device drives the upper body assembly to repeatedly swing leftwards or rightwards. Each arm assembly comprises a front arm rod, a rear arm rod, a turning rod and a connection rod. Kinetic energy generated when the upper body assembly swings is used to drive the arm assemblies to stretch or retreat, the whole wooden dummy can be driven by one driving device to move, and the arm assemblies stretch or retreat when the upper body assembly swings, so as to simulate attack motions from opponents in actual combat.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventor: Xiaohui He
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Patent number: 10493346Abstract: A free standing fight simulation workout machine has a fight simulation headed/multi-headed, with or without arms, member that is adapted to be used in conjunction with a slip and counter fight simulation apparatus or stand alone apparatus. The fight simulation headed member for a free standing fight simulation workout apparatus has at least one main support structure having a mounting means. The headed member comprises at least one head terminating at an elongated neck. When present, the arms are arranged to extend from or come out of different areas of said head, face and/or neck. Preferably, multiple heads are provided. The headed member includes a top mating mounting portion and the neck bottom includes a bottom mating mounting adapted to mount on bungee cords mounted through mounting means on the workout apparatus. The head or heads and protruding arms provide various angles adapted for a user to punch, knee, and/or do a flying knee.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventor: Clarence V. Hall
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Patent number: 10441865Abstract: A reflexive training device having a rotating member that rotates around an axis while also traveling perpendicular to the plain of rotation to present the rotating member at variable vertical locations during use.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Louis Direnzo
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Patent number: 10357689Abstract: A selectable support apparatus for a speed bag includes a rigid planar element having first and second end portions with a longitudinal axis therebetween, the rigid planar element also includes a first and second margins with a transverse axis therebetween. The rigid planar element having a rebound surface for the speed bag and an opposing work surface with a centerline axis therebetween. The rigid planar element also includes an elongated aperture that is disposed therethrough the rigid planar element wherein the elongated aperture is positioned parallel to and along the longitudinal axis. The elongated aperture extends for a portion of the rigid planar element as between the first and second end portions. Also, the elongated aperture extends from the rebound surface to the work surface along the centerline axis. In addition, the work surface includes a mechanism for suspending and moving the speed bag therethrough and along the elongated aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Inventor: Terri L. McCoy
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Patent number: 10065067Abstract: An exercise machine that provides a generally consistent resistive force against a user who walks, steps, or runs away from the machine as part of a strength training exercise program. The machine is built upon a movable frame having transport wheel assemblies that allow the exercise machine to be placed on an indoor floor surface or on the ground outdoors. The frame of the device further supports three parallel spinning assemblies that together allow a length of linear strap attached to the user to run out from the machine and thereafter be retracted or rewound back into the machine. The spinning assemblies include a flywheel assembly, a spool assembly, and a spring assembly, each co-axially arranged on a spin axle extending across the frame. The spring assembly is fixed against the frame and incorporates a coil spring that tightens with the rotation of the spin axle in a first direction (allowing the linear run-out strap to extend out from the spool assembly).Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Inventor: Joseph Turner
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Patent number: 10052541Abstract: A striking target apparatus provides audible satisfaction feedback to the user when struck, and provides substantial focus training with minimal impact. The apparatus may be hand-held, mounted onto a wall or other smooth surface, or attached to a stand.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventors: David Johnson, Gianni Peragine
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Patent number: 9884238Abstract: A rotating force sensing kickboxing apparatus is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a support member including a first connector located at a bottom portion of the support member and a body. The apparatus also includes a sensor attached to the body, the sensor configured to detect an object striking a portion of an exterior side of the body. The apparatus further includes a stand including a circular recessed channel and a second connector secured within the circular recessed channel and configured to connect to the first connector. The second connector is configured to rotate within the circular recessed channel. The connection of the first connector to the second connector enables the body and the support member to be rotatable with respect to the stand.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) CorporationInventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
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Patent number: 9873031Abstract: A combat training system for competition and impact fitness training provides a feedback mechanism that supports virtual sparring. The system is designed for athletic training and game-play, for one or multiple users. Sensors attached to a target structure may capture data about strikes on the target including proximity to a target, force of impact, direction, and reaction time. A target structure may be an instrumented punching bag, mannequin, or other structure that may move when struck. Data collected by the sensors may be sent to an analytic system that updates a display presenting a cumulative score, and/or for each strike, the data collected and the points awarded. An athlete may configure the target system for a particular session such as which targets in the system are active, a point value associated with each target, and/or the force of a strike required to count as a valid strike.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: CELLPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Richard Stephens, Jin Song
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Patent number: 9821208Abstract: A fight simulation multi-headed, multi-abdomen, multi-armed apparatus is adapted to be used in conjunction with a slip and counter fight simulation apparatus or stand alone apparatus. The fight simulation multi-headed, multi-abdomen, multi-armed apparatus includes a multi-headed member having at least one head attached to at least one abdomen and at least one arm having a glove appending member. Preferably, multiple heads are attached to multiple abdomens with multiple arm pairs to provide different punch configurations for the user to strike at. The multi-headed, multi-abdomen, multi-armed provides various angles adapted for a user to punch, knee, and/or do a flying knee.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Inventor: Clarence V. Hall
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Patent number: 9808694Abstract: A martial arts training device is provided. The device includes a stand. The base slides over the stand and is fillable to support the stand in an upright position when in use and resting on a surface. A main frame portion is secured to a top end of the stand, rotatable horizontally. At least one bar is secured to the main frame portion, rotatable vertically. The bar includes a foam padding about its second end. At least one counterweight is secured to the axle portion of the main frame portion and rotatable about the horizontal axis. The counterweight protrudes from a second side of the axle portion of the main frame portion opposite from the first side. A piston return portion can be optionally installed over the bar portion of the axle bar receiver. A “C” spring secures to the main frame portion directly below the bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Inventor: Michael Wayne Stevens
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Patent number: 9717941Abstract: An exercise apparatus for use by a person on a support surface comprises a base that includes a bottom side and a top side, the top side having a rigid support mechanism projecting upwardly therefrom. A weight has a first side and a second side and is adapted for rotational engagement with the support mechanism of the base between a first position on one side of the support mechanism and a second position on an opposing side of the support mechanism. Multiple standoffs projecting upwardly from the base are each adapted to contact and support the weight when in either the first position or the second position, defining a gap between the weight and the base to facilitate the gripping of the weight by the person. At least one auxiliary weight support may be included to receive at least one auxiliary weight thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventors: Sean Gagnon, Michael Glen Ritter, Don Brown
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Patent number: 9566491Abstract: The boxing training device is a striking machine with a pair of identical spaced apart upright members affixed to the adjustable base. A block is affixed to the uprights most proximal the top end with a head removably disposed on the block. The head can be selectively fitted with a display unit that offers electronic feedback to the user. An upper impact pad can replace the display unit. A crossbar is affixed to the double action spring hinge of the head. The crossbar has a removable impact pad on each end such that a strike on either pad causes a counterstrike from the opposite pad, as the crossbar provides resisted horizontal rotation about the head via the hinge. Various impact pads are provided and interaction is offered a user with metered measurement and recording of activity, with further interaction available for interplay with existing electronic media and devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventor: Greg English
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Patent number: 9415261Abstract: An All-In-One Training Device, Cardiovascular and Strength training/conditioning apparatus for mixed martial arts, martial arts, cross fit, boxing, sports/athletic training, and rehabilitation therapies. The device is designed to efficiently combine cross training exercises of varying training methods to allow for training, conditioning, and strength training in a wide variety of sports, disciplines, and therapeutic uses without taking up a large amount of space.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Anthony D Wilson
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Patent number: 9393457Abstract: The present invention generally relates to impact type training equipment for sports. More particularly, the present invention provides a portable impact assessment device that can be utilized across a broad variety of sports equipment to allow an athlete to measure various aspects of impact training. The apparatus generally includes an impact module constructed of a flexible material. The impact module is constructed and arranged to be sufficiently thin and compact to be placed within an impact type training aid within the impact target area of the device. The impact module is fluidly connected to an electronics module so that, upon impacting the training aid, the impact module is compressed to send a fluid signal to the electronics module. A pressure sensor within the electronics module receives the fluid signal generating an electric output that is displayed on a multi digit digital display.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Hondo Sports Training, LLCInventors: Floyd Wilkes, David Carson
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Patent number: 9295892Abstract: A martial arts sensitivity and speed training device and method is provided. The training device may be a midi tongue drum wing chun dummy adapted to play sounds when the dummy is impacted by a practitioner. The dummy enables practitioners to practice dangerous techniques without the aid of human person and also increase their familiarity, sensitivity, speed and accuracy with striking acupuncture and related pressure points on the body of a human person.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Inventor: Daniel Connolly Harrigan
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Patent number: 9272198Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: HICO INC.Inventor: Patricia Brenner
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Patent number: 9061192Abstract: An electronic scoring system for use in a variety of martial arts (including traditional styles of martial arts, mixed martial arts, weapons based martial arts or the fighting arts generally). The scoring system allows an objective determination of the force, location and effectiveness of forces applied during competition, without the need for electric weaponry.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: CHIRON IP HOLDCO PTY LTDInventors: Justin Forsell, David Pysden
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Patent number: 9044659Abstract: A slip and counter fight simulation apparatus has a plurality of arms that move in random/programmable fashion, directing jabs, hooks and upper-cut punches at an individual to thereby promote physical fitness, and provide fight training and/or fight simulations. The fight simulation apparatus comprises at least two substantially parallel opposing side walls. Each side wall includes at least three height-adjustable arms that traverse separate slots and are substantially parallel to one another. A glove appendage member is located on a proximate end of each of the arms. At least one counter area/element is provided. The arms are constructed and arranged to provide different punch configurations, including hook punches, straight punches or uppercuts and uppercut type punches, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Inventor: Clarence V. Hall
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Patent number: 9039584Abstract: A martial arts training system has a solid body formed of resilient material with a front surface, a back surface, side surfaces, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The front surface has a number of holes arranged thereon for receiving at least one accessory member. The system has at least one accessory having an attachment section shaped and sized to be received in a hole of the front surface and a training section adapted to extend from the front surface to form a contact target, such as an arm, leg, or weapon.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Stephen Chiang
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Publication number: 20150126339Abstract: A martial arts training device has a frame including a vertical post, and an impact absorbent material formed over the vertical post. The impact absorbent material is provided with an exterior striking surface. The vertical post supports the impact absorbent material to form a primary striking target. An upper armature member connects to the vertical post at an upper armature member upper end. The upper armature member extends horizontally from the vertical post and then extends downwardly at a diagonal angle. The upper armature member is connected to the central armature mount. A lower armature member connected to the central armature mount at a lower armature member upper end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventor: Stevon Thomas
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Patent number: 9022904Abstract: A martial arts training shield for wear by a shield Holder as a target for impact by a Fighter, includes hemispherical front striking member mounted on a rear interspacer, all adapted for wear on a shield Holder by suitable strap works. The front striking member is a pad of high density foam material. The interspacer is a body of lightweight foam material in a supporting framework to establish a distance between Fighter and Holder. Control handles on the interspacer permit Holder to control position and attitude of the shield. With the shield in place, Fighter can perform a multitude of techniques as the Holder is dodging and averting the Fighter.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Julius L. Dorsey, III
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Patent number: 9017228Abstract: Aspects of the invention include providing a mixed-use training device that solves a number of problems with the prior art by providing for a dynamically adjustable height setting for weight bags and allowing for a greater radius of clearance and movement around the training device which allows the user the ability to perform a more diverse training regimen, without requiring the constant re-configuration of the training device. Weights secured to weight support members increase the stability of embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventor: Jeremy Hodges
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Patent number: 9017227Abstract: A portable striking pad device that has an elongated flat base with a deformable protrusion rigidly mounted thereon. The base member is removably mounted to vertical structures, such as walls, poles, or trees, among others. The protrusion member has a distal rounded end cooperatively shaped to receive punches and kicks from a user who practices martial arts. There are several ways to mount the device to a vertical structure, including straps, screws, or pressure-sensitive fastening members, among others. The device is molded in a unitary piece requiring minimum maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventor: Oscar Vargas
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Publication number: 20150099611Abstract: A training accessory for use in boxing or martial arts is in the form of an elongated body that has a first end and an opposite second end. The elongated body has a rigid inner core member; a compressible member that surrounds the inner core member; and an outer sleeve that surrounds the compressible member. The accessory also has a handle formed of an elastic material and coupled to the outer sleeve. In one embodiment, the compressible member is a closed cell polyethylene foam that has a central opening that extends along a length thereof and in which the inner core member is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: James Lyman, Danny Joey Valle, Stephane Smarth
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Patent number: 8986171Abstract: A boxing game machine includes a punch bag, a frame, a rocker, a catch, a latch and a spring. The rocker is pivotally connected to the frame between an idle position and an active position. The punch bag is secured to an end of the rocker. The catch is secured to another end of the cocker and formed with a radial edge. The latch is movably supported on the frame and formed with an edge for sliding into contact with radial edge of the catch so that the latch engages with the catch. The spring biases the latch into engagement with the catch to keep the rocker in the idle position.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignees: Feiloli Electronic Co., Ltd., Department of Electrical Engineering, National Changhua University of EducationInventors: Shen Te Feng, Chi-Ming Tsai, Tsair-Rong Chen, Yu-Lin Juan
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Publication number: 20150080193Abstract: A protection device for a holder of a martial arts board/target provides protection from direct impact and/or from the force/shock that is transmitted rearward to the hand and wrists of the holder of the board/target. The device receives the board/target holder's fingers, and a slanted floor inside the device urges the fingers into a generally curled or other inwardly-slanted position, and urges the rest of the hand, the wrist, and forearm into ergonomic and safer positions. The device is preferably made of material(s) in a particular hardness range that protects the user's fingers but that also prevents injury to the striker who is hitting/kicking the board/target. There are preferably no flanges or stops that limit placement of the device to particular places on the board, but rather the holder determines and controls the placement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: STEVEN DOUGLAS REDMOND, KAREN ANN REDMOND
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Publication number: 20150072838Abstract: A boxing device is provided with two glove assemblies each including a through hole at either side; a tube having both ends secured to the through holes respectively; a handle formed on the tube between two sides of the glove assembly; two bushing members each including an annular flange at an end, the bushing members are fastened in both ends of the tube respectively with the flanges exposed; two caps each including an arc and a hollow cylinder fastened in one bushing member; an interconnection including two projections at both ends respectively, and openings through one projection; two cord assemblies each including two ring members at either end, each of the ring members being secured to either the arc or the opening; and two retainers each for holding an end portion of the cord assembly adjacent to the projection in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Ming-Hsiung Huang
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Publication number: 20150057131Abstract: A device to be worn or otherwise attached to a first person (wearer) so that a second person (training athlete) can strike the device to simulate movements in an athletic competition, combat training or to allow fitness movements. A central pad is mounted to the wearer using a series of straps or other structures, and preferably two handles are mounted to the lateral sides of the central pad. The wearer holds the handles while the training athlete punches, kicks, knees, elbows, or forearms the central pad. The wearer can move the central pad using the handles, or can brace himself or herself with the handles, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Stryko LimitedInventor: Ronald L. Manley
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Publication number: 20150057132Abstract: An exercise device utilizing a punching bag and at least one telescopic pole is provided. The punching bag may include an outer covering and an internal compartment filled with a filler material. The telescopic pole may include a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are configured to abut against a door frame, securing the telescopic pole in between a doorway. The punching bag is attachable to the telescopic pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Brian Anthony Pedone
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Patent number: 8936536Abstract: The invention concerns an exercise apparatus including a movable implement, the implement consisting of a number of movable parts that are mutually connected with at least one further movable part, where the apparatus is a mobile unit, and where the apparatus further includes a base. The new feature of the apparatus according to the invention is that an implement in the form of at least one set of discs consisting of at least a first and a second movable disc is connected to the base, where the first movable disc in a set of discs is rotatably connected to the base via a first rotary connection, and where the second movable disc in the set of discs is rotatably connected to the first disc. The apparatus may furthermore include more than two movable discs, for example three, four, five or more discs. By joining the individual movable parts in this way, free movement of the individual discs is achieved in this way, the individual discs obviously being dependent on the movements and actions of the other discs.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Detterberg Group ApSInventor: Henrik Detterberg
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Publication number: 20150011365Abstract: The present invention concerns a machine for martial arts training that simulates sparring with a live partner and provides a safe tool for body hardening. The machine is a vertical alignment of three independently rotatable alpha bodies having arms and a weighted base, where each alpha body rotates when met by force from a user or may rotate to initiate strikes via servomotors. The machine facilitates martial arts offensive strikes and defensive moves, which safely promotes the formation of calcium deposits and scar tissue about key nerve areas to give the body a hardened feel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Johnathan Nelson
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Publication number: 20140378281Abstract: A robotic sparring device is provided having an upright torso section operatively engaged with arms, legs, and a head. Both the arms and legs are formed of two sections and engaged to the torso at respective shoulder and hip positions. Computer controlled electric motors at points similar to human joints provide rotation of joined leg and arm sections in two planes. A computer controller is configured with software to elicit human like offensive and counter movements of the limbs of the sparring device in response to or an offensive movement toward a human sparring partner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Joseph Mazi
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Patent number: 8900103Abstract: An exercise mechanism that includes a speed ball-type punching bag that is mounted onto a support via a D-shackle that is attached to a loop on the support. The support also has a ball end which is connected to a ceiling mount, with the ball end being supported by a number of ball bearings within the mount and also by the use of a retention washer within the mount. In use, the punching bag provides very liberal movement in all directions while in use due to the presence of the ball end in combination with the ball bearings and the retention washer.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Thomas J. Tabino
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Patent number: 8894552Abstract: An attachment for a heavy bag to use while practicing power striking techniques in ground fighting. The attachment may be used on a bag that is hanging, resting on a free-standing base, or on a bag that has been removed from the hanger or base.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: Matt Peter Wilson, Bryan Paul Wilson
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Patent number: 8888662Abstract: An artificial limb assists a user in combat training. The artificial limb comprises a first arm retainer mechanically coupled to a first upper arm and a first cord, where the first cord travels through a first hollow portion of the first upper arm. The first cord is immediately adjacent to a first lower arm and terminates at first end ball. The first arm retainer is mechanically coupled to a piece of equipment by an upper strap and a lower strap. When a user strikes the piece of equipment the first upper arm, first lower arm and first end ball flail in a manner that simulates an actual assailant.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventor: Daniel Gomez, Jr.
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Patent number: 8882641Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method of use for a total body workout. The exercise apparatus includes at least one stationary exercise equipment directed for lower body exercise, and at least one resistance device for upper body exercise deployed over the at least one stationary exercise equipment. Also included is a system adapted for providing a total body workout for an indoor cycling class that includes a plurality of stationary indoor cycling bikes and a plurality of resistance bands, one set of resistance bands deployed over each of the plurality of stationary indoor cycling bikes. The system enables users of the plurality of stationary indoor cycling bikes and resistance devices to simultaneously exercise the upper and lower body.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventors: Elizabeth P. Cutler, Julie J. Rice
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Publication number: 20140329646Abstract: A target board for martial art practice may include a flexible striking portion to be struck by a first user, a handle portion connected to the flexible striking portion to be held by a second user and a hollow cylinder which extends through the handle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Bryson Dale Johnson
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Publication number: 20140309082Abstract: A mobile/portable multifunction and interactive exercise apparatus which may be usable as a mobile/portable striking apparatus and/or a mobile/portable speed bad apparatus, or both. The disclosed embodiments comprise conversion features and components, and utilize an attachment-free leverage application to create a temporary anchoring for the apparatus. Some disclosed embodiments further comprise an electronic interactive user features and components, and utilize impact sensors, a control unit, and a microprocessor for controlling the play of one or more interactive programs/games in which a participant may play against the control unit or against another participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Thomas Iglehart