Striking Patents (Class 482/83)
  • Patent number: 7824316
    Abstract: A punching bag is provided. The punching bag is positioned on a fixed pillar, and comprises a supporting frame, a foam layer, a force-bearing plate, and a punch pad. The supporting frame is attached and fastened to the fixed pillar. The foam layer is disposed on the supporting frame, and at least a sensing element is positioned on a surface of the foam layer for measuring an external punch force. The force-bearing plate is disposed on the foam layer and utilized for covering the foam layer, wherein at least an elastic element correspondingly attached to the at least a sensing element is positioned on an inner side of the force-bearing plate. The punch pad is utilized for covering and attaching to the force-bearing plate to bear the external punch force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignees: Armorlink SH Corp., ICP Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Wang, Wen-Chuan Wang
  • Publication number: 20100240502
    Abstract: A punching bag is provided. The punching bag is positioned on a fixed pillar, and comprises a supporting frame, a foam layer, a force-bearing plate, and a punch pad. The supporting frame is attached and fastened to the fixed pillar. The foam layer is disposed on the supporting frame, and at least a sensing element is positioned on a surface of the foam layer for measuring an external punch force. The force-bearing plate is disposed on the foam layer and utilized for covering the foam layer, wherein at least an elastic element correspondingly attached to the at least a sensing element is positioned on an inner side of the force-bearing plate. The punch pad is utilized for covering and attaching to the force-bearing plate to bear the external punch force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Wang, Wen-Chuan Wang
  • Patent number: 7794370
    Abstract: An exercise unit (20) and system (104) comprising a target (22) having at least one area (24) to be struck by a user and at least one sensor (26) located at the area (24) is disclosed. The sensor (26) generates an electrical signal in response to being struck by the user. A processor (48) is in operative communication with the sensor (26) and a musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) converter (50) is disposed between the sensor (26) and the processor (48). The MIDI converter (50) converts the electrical signal from the sensor (26) to a MIDI signal and transmits the MIDI signal to the processor (48) for generating a MIDI strike track (52). The MIDI strike track (52) is used to determine an accuracy and a force of the strike by the user to provide interaction and feedback to the user to continue to help motivate the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph A Tackett
  • Patent number: 7789811
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a physical training device is provided to accommodate one or more athletes during support of a plurality of independent training scenarios for each athlete. The physical training device provides a plurality of training stations, where each training station may be specific to martial arts training activities, or may be generalized to facilitate training that is effective for a plurality of other sporting disciplines. The physical training device provides removable casters that facilitate maneuvering and reconfiguration of the physical training device. Lifting devices may also be configured along the bottom surface of the physical training device so as to provide a mechanism whereby the casters of the physical training device may be lifted off of the surface that is supporting the casters. Two or more physical training devices may be interconnected so as to provide a localized cluster of physical training devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Scott R. Cooper
  • Patent number: 7789810
    Abstract: A martial-arts training tool and more particularly a hand-held strike target configured to resemble a human head. The training tool including: a hand grip located within the strike target and spanning an inner cavity therein; a support collar attached to the strike target and configured to splint and pad the user's wrist and forearm; a height line attached to the strike target for assisting in maintaining the strike target at a desired height; and an external stabilizing grip located in the vicinity of the top of the strike target and configured to permit the user to stabilize the training tool with the user's other hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Andrew Viet Le
  • Publication number: 20100222184
    Abstract: Antitrauma shock-absorber anatomic match cushion-bag stimulator of technical gesture, conformed according to an ergonomic geometric figure, including facets respectively representative of corresponding areas of the body of an opponent boxer, and reflecting the impact angle of a knock thereupon; in such a way as to unload the impact in a substantially perfect manner onto all the osteo-articular structure actually involved in the impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Gianluca MANNARINO
  • Patent number: 7785237
    Abstract: An exercise machine having a frame, at least one resistance element supported by a frame and at least one gripping element a user interface and connected to at least one resistance element by means of at least one operating cable; the gripping element having at least one coupling element for at least one end of said cable; the coupling element including a joint freely rotatable with respect to said user interface in such a way that the end of cable becomes stressed solely in traction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Mario Fedriga, Simone Casagrande
  • Publication number: 20100216609
    Abstract: A training device comprising a body, one or more arms extending from the body, each arm being moveable in relation to the body, a pad affixed to each arm, the pad being adapted for striking contact and resilient in response to striking contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Nathan Merchant
  • Publication number: 20100210426
    Abstract: The utility model relates to physical development of human beings, in particular to training devices for boxers or to toys for developing physical abilities of children. With a view to extend functionalities along with improving the usage conditions of training devices, a training device for boxers is provided, said device comprising a punch absorbing unit connected by means of a flexible cord to a mechanism fixable to a sportsman's body. Said punch absorbing unit is configured, for example, as a ball, pear or pumpkin made of leather duplicated with dublerin and provided with contrasting painted inserts sewed therein, a cut and holes for lacing up its cavity filled with a shock-absorbing filler. A sealed chamber containing liquid and weight is also arranged in said cavity. The sealed chamber, by means of a synthetic rope passing through an additional leather stripe fixed to the body of the punch absorbing unit, is rigidly connected to the flexible cord configured as a twisted rubber rope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Pavel Nikolayevich Styopin, Anna Aleksandrovna Petrovskaya
  • Patent number: 7766298
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an image measuring platform, the apparatus includes a horizontal base (11); a measuring platform (21) movable on the horizontal base; a support arm (12) extending in the Z-axis direction secured to the horizontal base; two parallel sliders (435) extending in the Z-axis direction fixed on the upper ends of the support arm; a first bar (411) for controlling the measuring platform to move in X-axis direction; a second bar (421) for controlling the measuring platform to move in Y-axis direction; a first cantilever (314) and a second cantilever (315) vertically attached on the two parallel sliders; a charge coupled device lens (31) fixed on the first cantilever and the second cantilever through a lens clamp (312) and a locking cap (313); a first screw handle (414) engaged with the holes of both sides of a first bracket (413) secured on the horizontal base, a first male screw thread (415) formed outside the first screw handle, and a first female screw thread (416) corresponding to the f
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Kuang Chang, Sen Zhang
  • Patent number: 7758476
    Abstract: An inflatable cushion bag for striking includes an outer wall and an inner wall that is positioned inside and longitudinally with the outer wall looped around the inner wall. A first radial wall is joined to each of and connects between the outer wall and the inner wall at a first end and is sealed so that free airflow is blocked at the first end. A second radial wall is joined to each of and connects between the outer wall and the inner wall at a second end and is sealed so that free airflow is blocked at the second end. At least one intermediate radial wall is placed longitudinally between the first radial wall and the second radial wall and transversely between the outer wall and the inner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Yong S. Chu
  • Patent number: 7727127
    Abstract: A board support assembly has a vertical axis. A plurality of training stations is attached to and extends radially from the board support assembly. One of the training stations includes interior and exterior plates. A pair of projections extends radially outwardly from the exterior plate. The projections have parallel exterior surfaces and an associated strap. In this manner a martial arts training board may be received and supported. The martial arts training board has edges positionable between the exterior surfaces of the projections and the straps. A rotation assembly includes a pivot pin. The pivot pin couples the interior and exterior plates for rotation about a horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Wayne Arrington
  • Publication number: 20100130333
    Abstract: A martial arts striking device and method of use that overcomes the relatively hard force impact and resistance disadvantages of all prior striking devices for martial arts, boxing, and physical fitness by allowing visibly targeted “non-force impact” (meaning relatively less forceful impact) striking at relatively “non-resistant contact” targets to enhance speed and power while using less effort. Said striking targets can be substantial in size and made of a lightweight flexible material or fabric that reacts with a spontaneous refresh rate when struck, thereby simulating a live opponent. Said striking targets can be easily suspended from a variety of existing structures or specially produced frames and supports to form familiar punching bag shapes, enclosures, or to simulate being surrounded by multiple opponents. In contrast to prior art objects, said striking device is light in weight, easier to mount, noiseless when used, and suitable for safe home use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Strong, David R. Strong
  • Publication number: 20100130329
    Abstract: An automated striking and blocking trainer is disclosed. In some embodiments, the trainer includes the following: a frame; a striking body joined with the frame, the punching bag including one or more strike zone assemblies, the strike zone assemblies each having a light indicator and a striking force sensor; an arm assembly joined with the frame, the arm assembly including one or more arms, each of the one or more arms including a voltage differential sensor and a motion indicator in the form of an electrical motor, wherein the voltage differential between the power being used by the electrical motor when the one or more arms are not struck and when the one or more arms are struck is used to determine a torque of the one or more arms and an input force of a blocking strike; and a head assembly including a processor unit and a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher P. Sullivan, Gregory Robert Sanderson, Mike Swern, Glen T. Sergeant
  • Patent number: 7704194
    Abstract: A boxing equipment of the present invention includes a base, a disc member, a plastic pole, a boxing member and a sheath. The disc member is disposed on the base for housing a first end of a resilient member, and the pole is fastened to a second end of the resilient member. One end of the pole is mounted with the boxing member, while the sheath can fasten the boxing member with the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Yi-Lin Chen
  • Publication number: 20100087296
    Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise apparatus and method for using the exercise apparatus to improve hand-eye coordination, body coordination, and peripheral vision. The exercise apparatus has a horizontal member placed parallel to a floor and above a user. There are a plurality of target objects tethered to said horizontal member via a tether from each target object to the horizontal member. The plurality of target objects hang down from the horizontal member and are spaced along the horizontal member with enough space between tethers to permit each of said plurality of target objects to swing independently from rest of the target objects. To enhance a user's physical abilities, the user sets at least two of the target objects in motion and keeps the target objects in motion by hitting the target objects appropriately. The user may also avoid the moving target objects by moving the user's body appropriately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Jesse Jamison Hansen
  • Patent number: 7658699
    Abstract: A punching bag assembly includes a support stand having a pair of spaced-apart leg assemblies and a support frame carried by the leg assemblies, a body punching bag assembly carried by the support frame and having a body punching bag and a speed bag assembly having a speed bag carried by the support frame generally adjacent to the body punching bag assembly. The body punching bag assembly and the speed bag assembly are selectively positional with respect to each other along the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventor: John R. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7654941
    Abstract: An improved exercise apparatus for martial arts is provided and includes a longitudinally extending platform, a support on which the platform rests or is otherwise supported and a plate unit slidably carried along the platform and movable between a first retracted position and a second extended position in response to a force being applied to the plate unit by the leg or arm of an individual during exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Natural Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Lacher
  • Patent number: 7641601
    Abstract: The present invention is a martial arts training device. The present invention comprises a post member supported within a cylindrical shape base member that is firmly implanted below ground level. The post member extends vertically upward from the base member to a predetermined height above ground level. A ball target member is releasably connected to a swivel joint connector. A rope is used to releasably tether the swivel joint connector to a cap firmly affixed to the top end of the post member. The loop design of the rope also reduces long term fraying. When hitting and kicking the ball target member, the swivel joint connector allows free rotation of the ball target member thereby preventing rope encumberment. The increased mass and free spinning nature of the swivel joint connector increases inertia, reduces sporadic behavior, and increases stability in the ball target member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: George Michael Jaet
  • Patent number: 7625319
    Abstract: A virtual trainer system and method of using such a system is provided. The system can include an impact receiving body capable of being struck by a user and a plurality of illuminable impact sensors can be arranged thereon. A display unit can be operable to receive signals and broadcast images and audio signals. A control unit can be operatively coupled to the plurality of illuminable impact sensors and to the display unit. The system can be configured such that the control unit is operable to run an interactive workout program that directs the control unit to A.) send a signal to the display unit and the one or more illuminable impact sensors requesting an impact-dependent response routine from the user, B.) wait a preset period of time for one or more impact responses from the user, and C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: Brian J Kang, Jonathan Lee
  • Patent number: 7614980
    Abstract: Devices for supporting and/or positioning a martial arts board, or other strikeable object, are described. In one embodiment, the device includes a frame and a support assembly securing the board to the frame. The support assembly may include a pivotal retainer to facilitate rapid insertion and securing of a martial arts board by the device. In one embodiment, the device includes a rotational assembly configured to rotate the martial arts board and/or a tiltable assembly configured to tilt the martial arts board at an angle. Rotation and tilting may facilitate positioning of the board so that an individual is able to strike the board. In another embodiment, the device is modular and may be disassembled for transportation or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Berta M. Briones, Steven J. Torontali
  • Publication number: 20090264262
    Abstract: A training device is provided comprising a collapsible stand having a central support and a plurality of legs. In a first position, the legs and central support fold into a compact package. In a second position, the legs and central support extend perpendicular to each other into a self-supporting stand having the central support in a substantially vertical position. The training device may further include a plurality of striking pads attachable to the central support. The collapsible stand may include one or more telescoping shafts that slide into and out of the central support to a desired height. The training device may further comprise a horizontal support bar attachable to the central support, wherein horizontal support bar serves to couple additional striking pads. At least one striking pad may be shaped as a human head and attached to the upper portion of the central support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Patricia Brenner, Greg Snyder
  • Patent number: 7591768
    Abstract: A striking target device has a target body with a generally planar striking surface with a main striking area and at least one pivot striking area. The device further includes a base, and a pivot mechanism for pivotally mounting the target body on the base such that the striking area remains fixed on a first plane when struck in the main striking area, but pivots on an axis to a different fixed plane when struck in the pivot striking area. The pivot mechanism includes a cam edge of the base, a cam follower of a guide tube of the target body, and a tension element for biasing the cam edge against the cam follower. The pivot mechanism allows the target body to pivot about the axis such that striking surface pivots to a different fixed striking plane when struck in the pivot striking area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventor: Eliot Geeting
  • Patent number: 7563212
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus including an elbow attachment device configured for attachment to an elbow of a user is provided. A tensioning device is configured for connection to the elbow attachment device and configured for connection to a torso of the user. The present invention also provides a method for exercising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Aaron L. Smith
  • Patent number: 7559880
    Abstract: The martial arts accessory apparatus provides a sturdy backdrop for target attachments. The slideably fitted inserts fit in a plurality of positions within the sleeves. Additionally, the cross brace provides slideable fit of the target structure verticals, thereby providing target height adjustment. The first target structure provides for holding objects to be struck, such as boards or bricks, in a choice of pivoted positions, the first target structure fittable to the horizontal in a plurality of rotated positions, thereby providing for a user to ideally position the object to be struck. The first target structure provides a significant gap between arms so that impact follow through may be practiced without injury to the user. The variety of target structures and positioning capabilities allow a user to optimally locate each target or object to be struck so that a variety of striking positions and striking body parts can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Marvin P. Calhoun
  • Publication number: 20090098985
    Abstract: An assembly structured to facilitate the practice of various martial art techniques by an individual such as kicks, punches and other physically delivered blows associated with various forms of the martial arts. At least one elongated stanchion is operatively supported by a base, preferably having a stabilizing assembly, in a substantially vertical, upright position. The stanchion comprises a plurality of support assemblies extending outwardly therefrom and being adjustable at various heights along the length thereof. Each or a predetermined number of the support assemblies include a mounting structure secured to an outer end thereof at a predetermined orientation. Each of the mounting structures is dimensioned, disposed and configured to have a striking target, such as a Thai pad, or like structure disposed in an exposed, accessible location to facilitate the delivery, by the individual, of different types of martial art blows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Angel Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20090082178
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding martial arts boards includes a first grip including a curved section for grasping the first grip in varying positions and a slot for holding a first end of the martial arts board. The slot is perpendicular to and distal from the curved section where when the martial arts board is inserted in the slot the martial arts board is perpendicular to the curved section and in front of a user's hand grasping the curved section such that the user's hand is protected from striking blows to the martial arts board. Means for accommodating martial arts boards of varying thickness and gripping means for holding the martial arts board in the slot are included. Various means for improving a grasp of the user's hand are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Darryl Oliver
  • Patent number: 7488276
    Abstract: A boxing device that fights back in response to an attackers blows to simulate a boxing match comprises a boxing bag, a pair of padded arms each having a boxing glove at its end, and a pair of reel type pieces wherein each of said reel type piece works as an axis holding each a padded arm that rotates around the piece in response to an impact applied to the boxing bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Giancarlo Luigi
  • Patent number: 7485075
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for an inflatable sound generating interactive training device for a trainee in martial arts. The apparatus includes an inflatable body, wherein an impact sensor switch is configured to generate audible sound via a speaker in response to a predetermined level of impacts to the body. A connecting member has a helical spring coil that is resiliently coupled to a connecting rod. The apparatus also includes a base for ground support with the body, wherein the sound generating module is coupled in the base, wherein the base is connected with the body by utilizing the connecting member, wherein the connecting rod projects vertically for securely supporting the base, wherein a speaker, the impact sensor switch and the sound generating module are electrically connected through the connecting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: Malthuke S. Ghim
  • Patent number: 7479094
    Abstract: A strike pod for use with an interactive recreational system includes a vibration conducting base, coupleable to a support frame of the interactive recreational system and being suitable to conduct vibration from one area of the pod to another. A strike receiving shell is disposed adjacent the vibration conducting base to receive a blow delivered by a participant. The strike receiving shell is formed of a material more pliable than the vibration conducting base. A vibrational transducer is in operable communication with the vibration conducting base to detect vibration in the vibration conducting base caused by the blow delivered by the participant to the strike receiving shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Alexander
  • Publication number: 20080254950
    Abstract: A freestanding martial arts dummy is arranged for self-supporting from the ground. The dummy has a vertically extending cylindrical body member that carries one or more outwardly extending arms, having at least three outwardly extending legs, including respective leg slots provided in the body, said outwardly extending legs support the cylindrical body. Having at least two caster wheels affixed to said outwardly extending legs for transport and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Shane Keith Beliles
  • Publication number: 20080227605
    Abstract: The invention allows individuals to exercise various aspects of sports. It could be used to develop speed, timing, focus, power, distance, footwork, increase stamina and compact power in sports such as: karate, kickboxing, escrima, football, soccer, etc. And in jobs such as: personal trainers, law enforcement, bodyguards security, boxers, or persons that uses punching/heavybags to further hone or improve their training and sports ability by changing the depth/distance and creating unanticipated movements because of the uncertainty of the movements of the objects hanging on the device to increase their awareness and agility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Bill Issak
  • Publication number: 20080214330
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for restricting the distance between a user's wrists is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a removable first wrist cuff with a first fastener for securing the first wrist cuff to a user's wrist and a first attachment member connected to the first wrist cuff. The apparatus also comprises a removable second wrist cuff with a fastener for securing the second wrist cuff to a user's wrist and a second attachment member connected to the second wrist cuff. An elastic member is attached to both first and second attachment members such that, in operation, a user's wrists are respectively encircled by said first and second wrist cuffs and the distance between said first and second wrist cuffs is limited by said elastic member. The apparatus may be used for athletic training such as football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, boxing, and weight lifting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew Mitchell Goebel
  • Publication number: 20080188360
    Abstract: An inflatable cushion bag for striking includes an outer wall and an inner wall that is positioned inside and longitudinally with the outer wall looped around the inner wall. A first radial wall is joined to each of and connects between the outer wall and the inner wall at a first end and is sealed so that free airflow is blocked at the first end. A second radial wall is joined to each of and connects between the outer wall and the inner wall at a second end and is sealed so that free airflow is blocked at the second end. At least one intermediate radial wall is placed longitudinally between the first radial wall and the second radial wall and transversely between the outer wall and the inner wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Yong S. Chu
  • Publication number: 20080139367
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a physical training device is provided to accommodate one or more athletes during support of a plurality of independent training scenarios for each athlete. The physical training device provides a plurality of training stations, where each training station may be specific to martial arts training activities, or may be generalized to facilitate training that is effective for a plurality of other sporting disciplines. The physical training device provides removable casters that facilitate maneuvering and reconfiguration of the physical training device. Lifting devices may also be configured along the bottom surface of the physical training device so as to provide a mechanism whereby the casters of the physical training device may be lifted off of the surface that is supporting the casters. Two or more physical training devices may be interconnected so as to provide a localized cluster of physical training devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Scott R. Cooper
  • Patent number: 7377883
    Abstract: A martial arts kicking apparatus has a base with a post hinged to the base so that the post can be raised or lowered. The post support arm is hinged to the base and attached to the post for supporting the post. The post may be a telescoping post and has an elongated telescoping arm attached to one end thereof. A kick stick support arm is attached to the elongated arm and a kick stick is magnetically attached to the kick stick support arm for separation from the kick stick support arm when receiving a kick of predetermined force so that a martial arts kicking apparatus can be used for practice or in the martial arts game. A means to vary the magnetic force holding the kick stick to the kick stick support arm may be a movable permanent magnetic movably mounted to the kick stick support to vary the distance between the magnet and the kick stick or can be an electromagnet having a variable magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen F. Blanton
  • Patent number: 7329210
    Abstract: A vertical training apparatus for allowing a user to practice striking and combinations of strikes against an opponent. The vertical training apparatus includes a stanchion member being designed for being coupled to a support surface whereby the stanchion member extends upwardly from the support surface. A plurality of target assemblies are adjustably coupled to the stanchion member. Each of the target assemblies is designed for being struck by the user to practice strikes. One of the target assemblies is designed for representing an upper torso of an opponent to allow the user to practice strikes against the upper torso of the opponent, the other of the target assemblies is designed for representing a lower torso of the opponent to allow the user to practice strikes against the lower torso of the opponent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Vincenzo Marano
  • Publication number: 20080026917
    Abstract: A dummy for use in teaching and training martial arts and self-defense principles includes a suspended from an overhead support center core member, the core member being filled with heavy blow impact absorbing material, the core member being enclosed with and serving as mounting for a suit, the suit being configured in the shape of a human body, having arms and legs, these being filled with impact absorbing material, a upper torso part of the suit and a suit nether region being filled with padding to bulk up the suit to provide it with enhanced human body look, the suit upper torso part being wrapped tightly encircling the within disposed core member and being secured in such tightly wrapped condition to prevent slippage or sliding of the suit on the core member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Frank Campana
  • Publication number: 20080015093
    Abstract: A movable joint for use in a sparring apparatus. The joint includes a first member and a second member. The first member has at least one ball bearing protruding therefrom. The second member has first and second indentations to releasably receive a portion of the at least one ball bearing therein. The at least one ball bearing is received by the first indentation when the joint is manipulated into a first position and the at least one ball bearing is received by the second indentation when the joint is manipulated into a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Don D. HELTON
  • Patent number: 7306464
    Abstract: A hammer head training target for enhancing the level of training by training realistically and effectively with a life-like target head. The inventive device includes a life-like resilient foam head having an integral oval-shaped handle and a core insert clamshell encasing that traps the handle in place. The head resembles the head of a human being with eye, ear, nose, mouth and temple features. An opening is provided in the back side of the head for access to the handle. The handle is oval in shape and is strategically located at the centroid of the head for optimum angle position for the trainer's hand. The handle is sandwich between the left-hand and the right-hand core insert encasings. The left-hand core insert captivates half of the handle structure. It contains half of the enclosure for protecting the hand during training. The right-hand core insert captivates half of the handle structure. It contains half of the enclosure for protecting the hand during training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Long's Striking Tiger Kenpo Karate, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond J. Long, Conrad F. Alfaro
  • Patent number: 7300388
    Abstract: A first horizontal member having a proximate end and a distal end, the distal end is adapted to be attached to a second substantially rigid member. An object assembly including an object located below the proximate end of the first horizontal member. A first line having a first segment extending substantially along a vertical axis defined through a center of the object assembly and coupled to the proximate end of the first horizontal member. The first line having a second segment extending substantially along the vertical axis below the object assembly and is coupled to a third substantially rigid member. The first line having a first end coupled to a top side of the object assembly and a second end coupled to a bottom side of the object assembly. A second line extends substantially perpendicular to the first line in a longitudinal direction substantially along a path of the object defining a horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: James I. Sams, III
  • Publication number: 20070249473
    Abstract: This invention discloses means to increase striking power by applying the principal of progressive selectable resistance to a boxing and martial arts strike training device that allows users to select and pre-determine resistance as appropriate for striking with various body weapons such as arms, hands and feet. More particularly, this invention discloses means having a pivotal mast element, having a striking pad affixed thereto, a fixed tension anchoring assembly, and means to incrementally increase or decrease resistance by use of either compression or expansion resistance means such as springs, bands and the like. Selective positioning of said springs, bands and the like, along the plane defined by said pivotal mast and tension anchoring assembly, enables the user to pre-select resistance at the striking surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Charles Thomas Robinson
  • Patent number: 7278957
    Abstract: A sports training device includes a body having at least one hitting surface sized and shaped so as to receive a punch or kick delivered by a user. A sound generator is carried by the body for generating an audible sound and includes a switch carried by the body for causing the generator to generate the sound in response to an impact created by the punch or kick. The switch is movable between first and second conditions such that the generator generates the sound when the switch is in the first condition and the generator does not generate the sound when the switch is in the second condition. The switch moves from the second condition to the first condition in response to the impact. The switch also has an impact threshold for moving the switch from the second condition to the first condition. The switch includes an adjustment device for adjusting the threshold of the switch, whereby the switch can be set at a desired sensitivity for causing the generator to generate the sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Malthuke Sungsoo Ghim
  • Patent number: 7244219
    Abstract: An exercise device and sparring apparatus that includes a supporting base, a biasing mechanism coupled to, and supported vertically above, the base, a shaft attached to the biasing mechanism, and an arm member disposed in substantially perpendicular arrangement with the shaft, with the arm member further including a cushion disposed upon a punching end of the arm member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Raymond A. Preciado
  • Patent number: 7226398
    Abstract: An apparatus for practicing art of attack and defense includes a base, an elastic force regulating set and a cylindrical member. The elastic force regulating set further includes a spring, a hollow cylinder and a Y-shaped hollow post. The hollow cylinder and the Y-shaped hollow post adjustably engage with each other with screw threads and distance between the hollow cylinder and the Y-shaped hollow post is capable of being regulated to create elastic force change for providing a specific elastic force needed by the user. The space in the base can be placed with a solid or injected liquid to offer steady center of gravity against being hit down. Further, the cylindrical member, the hollow cylinder and the Y-shaped hollow can be received in the base conveniently after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Han-Ming Fu
  • Patent number: 7223212
    Abstract: A device for use in assisting a person to stretch a targeted tissue in the body. The stretching device consists of a long, inelastic strap with a fixed loop at one end, and a connector on the other end. The connector has a fixed part and a movable part that, when connected together, form a second loop at the second end of the strap, of varying size. The device is used in combination with instructions that inform the user of the proper use of the device to stretch a targeted tissue in the body. Packaging of the device and the instructions together provides a convenient kit for use in stretching exercises for the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventors: Susan C. DiOrio, Stephen M. Sallada
  • Patent number: 7214169
    Abstract: A portable, fully adjustable punching bag exercise system is disclosed whereby a punching bag structure is releasably mounted to the waist of a user and is fully adjustable to any height or distance in front of the user for use in physical training. The punching bag is supported in any orientation via attachment to a spring means which is adjustable in order to control the speed or action of the bag to suit users of varying skill levels. A preferred embodiment also has an optional rebounding means that is fully adjustable for the further control of the effective speed or action of the bag by adjusting the maximum angular deviation of the bag relative to its support mechanism at which the bag is caused to bound back toward the user. Alternative embodiments include resistance straps which elastically couple the belt assembly to the user's hands in order to provide resistance to the punching motion for enhanced physical training and a multi-bag design which provides for enhanced dexterity training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventor: William W. Clayton
  • Patent number: 7207928
    Abstract: A multi-station martial arts practice device with multiple practice board supports with differing board orientations and a base non-permanent installation in a practice facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Wayne Arrington
  • Patent number: 7150700
    Abstract: A rotating punching assembly used in combination with a variety of punching bag types. The first embodiment of the invention attaches the rotating punching bag assembly to the top of a standing type of punching bag using common nuts and bolts. The rotating punching assembly has cushioned punching pads that revolve around the standing punching bag when struck. The second embodiment is also attached to the top of a standing punching bag, but is attached with a hook and loop fastener arrangement. The third embodiment pertains to the use of the rotating punching assembly with a hanging punching bag, with the assembly being encircled around the hanging punching bag. All three embodiments are designed to revolve around a punching bag and to improve the speed and coordination of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Inventors: Kurt A. MacKay, Anita M. MacKay
  • Patent number: 7131917
    Abstract: A football blocking and tackling dummy adapted with an electrically actuated rotatable torso that provides resistance during blocking drills thereby improving the effectiveness of the drills is disclosed. The football blocking dummy includes a base, and a blocking dummy pivotally connected to the base. The blocking dummy has an upper torso portion rotatably connected to a lower body portion connected to the base. The upper torso portion includes left and right pressure pad sensors that function, upon application of a force, to actuate rotation of the upper torso in a direction opposing the applied force. As a result, the football blocking dummy provides resistance to a force applied thereto, thus simulating the forces and reactions experienced when one football player applies force to an opposing player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Jimmy Spencer