From Connections Above And Below Patents (Class 482/89)
  • Patent number: 11844988
    Abstract: An attachment kit for a heavy bag includes a securing strap having a length between a first end and a second end and a securing mechanism that retains the securing strap about a perimeter of the heavy bag. The kit includes a plurality of connecting straps, each of the plurality of connecting straps having a length between a first connecting end and a second connecting end, wherein the first connecting end is positioned about the securing strap. The kit includes a tether having a top end and a bottom end, the top end couples to each of the second connecting ends of the plurality of connecting straps and a bottom end is couples to an anchor. When the securing strap is secured about a perimeter of the heavy bag and the tether is secured to the anchor, movement of a lower end of the heavy bag is limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Peyton Ventures, LLC
    Inventor: Cole Peyton
  • Patent number: 11406886
    Abstract: The punching bag having two sections is a physical training apparatus. The punching bag having two sections is adapted for use in training participants in combat sports. The punching bag having two sections presents a plurality of targets that are struck during training activities. The punching bag having two sections incorporates a plurality of punching bags, an internal fastener, and a harness. The internal fastener interconnect the plurality of punching bags. The harness limits the motion of a first punching bag selected from the plurality of punching bags relative to a second punching bag selected from the plurality of punching bags. Each of the plurality of punching bags forms a target selected from the plurality of targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventor: William Thomas
  • Patent number: 11395950
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable double end bag system includes a double end bag connected to a tether. The tether may be a continuous cord o two connected cords, and may be flexible or substantially fixed length. The double end bag includes an adjuster mechanism for selectively positioning the bag. A support, such as may be connected to a door or other upright fixture or as may be free-standing via a base, connects to and suspends the tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventors: Terry G. Jones, Brian Bates
  • Patent number: 10022605
    Abstract: A training device, including: at least two respective response target (7); at least two elastic holder cords (6), each holding said at least one respective response target, wherein each said elastic holder cord (6) is located, in a taut state, between at least one attachment point above a training area and a floor attachment, wherein said at least two holder cords (6) are placed at a distance from one another, with response targets (7) placed thereon, and are connected by a momentum coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Besil Ozkaya
  • Patent number: 9211465
    Abstract: A training bag attachment on a heavy boxing bag for training boxing techniques, specifically an upper cut that requires an elevated preferably suspended target. The upper cut training bag attachment provides for multiple independent target punching bags spaced around the heavy bag. The target punching bags are vertically adjustable and spaced to be outstanding from the mounting bag surface for use. An elastic retainer assembly provides for automatic resilient return displacement after impact, affording a user multiple continuously resetting targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Jon Lambrinos
  • Patent number: 9174108
    Abstract: A free standing training bag comprising a base with three legs and an upper body mounted atop the base, where the upper body has at least one striking surface suitable for use in martial arts training. Both the upper body and the base may be padded, allowing the free standing training bag to be used as a combat simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Century, LLC
    Inventors: Tibor Siklosi, Kurt Hafeken, Jeffrey Woodson
  • Patent number: 9050518
    Abstract: A free standing fight simulation workout machine has a counter area/element comprising a multi-head member having at least eight heads to promote physical fitness, and provide fight training and/or fight simulations. The machine comprises a main support structure including a mounting loop thereon for attaching a first s-hook connected to a first cord. A counter area/element including a top having a u-shaped loop thereon is provided for receiving a second s-shaped hook adapted to be attached to the first cord. A counter area/element is provided. The counter area/element comprises a multi-head member having eight heads. The multi-head member may further comprise a torso portion with arms that are constructed and arranged to provide different punch configurations, including hook punches, straight punches or uppercuts and uppercut type punches, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: Clarence V. Hall
  • Patent number: 9039548
    Abstract: A swing training device and system that includes a sequence of LED lights that are used to simulate the movement of a pitched ball along a horizontal line and act as a cue for initiating a swing. The swing training device will help develop visual skills by using the eyes to track a light source along a path to the ball such that a bat or striking object hits the ball at the same time the moving light intersects or passes over the ball. The light carrying cable is of a durable design so that the user may practice with the game used bat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: James I. Sams, III
  • Patent number: 9017227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Oscar Vargas
  • Patent number: 9017228
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Jeremy Hodges
  • Patent number: 8936536
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Detterberg Group ApS
    Inventor: Henrik Detterberg
  • Patent number: 8870717
    Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed having a main body including a material chamber formed therein. A flowable material is disposed within the material chamber and a level indicator is coupled to the main body. The exercise device is grasped by user. The flowable material and the level indicator provide sensory feedback to the user in respect of maintaining the exercise device in a substantially level position while in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Fitness Stability Dynamics, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Lee Pfitzer
  • Patent number: 8721505
    Abstract: Training equipment includes a punch bag suspended on a tensioned flexible resilient suspension cord between two vertically spaced apart fixed points, such as an overhead point and the floor. A pair of stop members limits sliding movement of the punch ball along the suspension cord. A bounce member is secured between the stop member(s) and the punch ball to impart unpredictability to the movement of the punch ball during horizontal and vertical displacement of the ball following a punch or a kick by a trainee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Brent Conarty
  • Publication number: 20140094350
    Abstract: This disclosure describes an apparatus and methods to support a punching bag, or a punching bag and rebound platform, within a doorway or other architectural opening. Mounting the apparatus does not involve modifying or altering the supporting architectural structures and surfaces (e.g., with screws, brackets, adhesives, etc.). Clamps are instrumental in safely securing the apparatus and stabilizing it for high-performance use of a plurality of punching bags. Adjustment mechanisms not only facilitate the mounting of the apparatus to a plurality of doorframes and other architraves but also accommodate the height and depth preferences of a user. In addition, a folding mechanism allows the apparatus to be compacted for storage or transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: JASON SAGALL
  • Patent number: 8678982
    Abstract: A height adjustable double end training ball apparatus for use in boxing, martial arts and other combat/fighting sports training. The double end training ball having an aperture that extends through the center of the ball and having openings at each end of the aperture on the surface of the ball; a cord having a length suitable to extend from an upper surface to a lower surface, such as a floor and ceiling, in a room where the double end training ball will be used, wherein one end of said cord is connected to the upper surface and the opposite end of the cord is connected to the lower surface; and a pair of restraining elements. The double end training ball is secured on the cord via the application of the restraining elements, such as clamps, at a position above and below the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Rene Pellot
  • Publication number: 20130065735
    Abstract: Training equipment includes a punch bag suspended on a tensioned flexible resilient suspension cord between two vertically spaced apart fixed points, such as an overhead point and the floor. A pair of stop members limits sliding movement of the punch ball along the suspension cord. A bounce member is secured between the stop member(s) and the punch ball to impart unpredictability to the movement of the punch ball during horizontal and vertical displacement of the ball following a punch or a kick by a trainee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Brent Conarty
  • 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: 20120252637
    Abstract: A height adjustable double end training ball apparatus for use in boxing, martial arts and other combat/fighting sports training. The double end training ball having an aperture that extends through the center of the ball and having openings at each end of the aperture on the surface of the ball; a cord having a length suitable to extend from an upper surface to a lower surface, such as a floor and ceiling, in a room where the double end training ball will be used, wherein one end of said cord is connected to the upper surface and the opposite end of the cord is connected to the lower surface; and a pair of restraining elements. The double end training ball is secured on the cord via the application of the restraining elements, such as clamps, at a position above and below the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Rene Pellot
  • Patent number: 8276351
    Abstract: A weight training exercise apparatus incorporates a handled bag to receive a weight bag containing a mass of granular material having a weight. The weight bag is formed with a sheet of flexible, pliant material, and has a bag chamber formed by and between a closed end and an opposed mouth and opposed closed sides formed by opposed hems formed in the sheet extending between the closed end of the weight bag and the mouth. The hems extend into the bag chamber, which is filled with the mass of granular material. The mouth is formed with primary and second seals to close the mouth to prevent granular material from spilling from the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Joshua A. Henkin
  • Patent number: 8109862
    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: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Inventor: Scott R. Cooper
  • Patent number: 8029421
    Abstract: A reactive punching bag device is provided. The reactive punching bag device includes a first telescoping pole and a second telescoping pole. The telescoping poles are via a center pole which may include at least one quick release hook. The connected pole assembly is connectable to a heavy punching bag, or any suitable bag, and provides a reactive obstacle to a trainee developing defensive and offensive skills. In addition, the heavy bag may include at least one attachment chain for hanging the heavy bag. The pole assembly may also include a first and second pole connectable to a center pole by elastic cord through the center of the poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffery Commeau
  • Patent number: 7862485
    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: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Giancarlos Luigi
  • Publication number: 20100323851
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Jeremy Hodges
  • Publication number: 20100248908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand-eye coordination training apparatus designed for all sports enthusiasts and martial artists seeking hand speed timing and accuracy. The apparatus offers unpredictable vertical and horizontal target movement, as well as instant adjustability to change the tension and height of the target. This allows the target to travel at varied heights, speeds and distances. The apparatus is effective in isolating the skill of hand eye coordination because it provides minimal resistance. The apparatus is completely portable and can be assembled in any environment in a matter of seconds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Gerard Ramsay-Matthews
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100179031
    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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Giancarlos Luigi
  • Patent number: 7678028
    Abstract: A marital arts training device comprising a barrier for creating a target zone. In a preferred embodiment, the martial arts training device includes: a barrier support; at least one barrier mounted to the barrier support for creating a target zone; and a target located within the target zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Williams B. Gore
  • Publication number: 20090247374
    Abstract: A striking apparatus mainly includes a base, a plastic rod body formed by way of blow molding, and a striking portion. The rod body is integrally and transversally extended to form a connection rod. A helical spring is disposed between the connection rod and the striking portion. The striking portion externally forced can rapidly restore to its original state by the restoring resilience of the helical spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Yi-Lin Chen
  • 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: 7416517
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a martial arts training device, a kit for assembling the device, and a method of using the device. The device includes a vertical elongate shaft supported by a rotary bearing, the rotary bearing supported by a base such that the shaft can rotate freely 360 degrees in either direction, the device including at least four arms, each arm extending out from the shaft at about a right angles thereto, the arms being located in spaced apart relationship both with respect to the length of the shaft and with respect to orientation around the shaft in a plane normal to the shaft, wherein each arm after a first arm has a predecessor arm along the shaft, and each arm after the first arm is rotated at least 60° with respect to its predecessor arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Donald W. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20080182729
    Abstract: A portable training device is provided for use by practicing kicking and/or punching techniques. The training device includes three sections which simulate an opponents head, torso and lower extremity regions. The device may be secured to a stationary object such as a wall or a stand. In addition, the device may be secured a sparring partner. Elastic cords may be used in securing the device to allow the various sections of the device to move relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Ziska, Steven A. Hamp
  • Publication number: 20080119335
    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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Giancarlo Luigi
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7238127
    Abstract: A limited contact boxing game and apparatus for playing the game includes a platform having an upper surface for supporting two individuals in a standing or crouched position. A platform is preferably in the shape of a square boxing ring and may be elevated and/or include a set of ropes surrounding the platform. The upper surface of the platform includes two or more spaced apart designated boundary areas of equal size and a tethered ball disposed in the space between the two designated areas. The tethered ball is adapted to be struck by each of the individuals toward the other in order to obtain a score by striking the individuals head or body or by causing the individual to step out of their designated boundary area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Inventor: Hussain Saleh Al-Harbi
  • Patent number: 7041039
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interactive boxing trainer which includes a main frame, a driving unit, a control unit, a pair of boxing gloves with a respective signal transmitter and a pair of shoes with a respective signal transmitter. The main frame contains a longitudinal slide rail, a lateral slide rail and a punched body. The driving unit moves the punched body on the longitudinal slide rail and the lateral slide rail. Moreover, the control unit is in connection with a plurality of signal receivers positioned at the upper and lower part of the main frame so as to receive signals sent by the signal transmitters on the boxing gloves and shoes. Therefore, the position, speed and travelling path of the boxing gloves can be detected and processed by the control unit which then commands the driving unit to move the punched body away from the approaching gloves and shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: Leao Wang, Peter Wu
  • Patent number: 6976945
    Abstract: A modified exercise apparatus is described which has adjustable attachments for speedbags, basketball rims and a horizontal footstand support bar. There are also basketball rim cords by which the user can face outwardly from the device, rest his or her upper body on the horizontal footstand support bar, and perform exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Edgar Lim
  • Publication number: 20040110607
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable boxing punching training bag with a cord running from its top through a pulley fastened either to a frame or ceiling and running thence to instructor's control handle and thence through another pulley fastened either to a frame or floor and thence back to the bottom of the punching bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Jose Crespo
  • Patent number: 6743157
    Abstract: A boxing training target is formed with a central, elongated, elastic bungee cord at its core. The elastic, bungee cord core line is encompassed within a plastic sheath that is surrounded by a resilient foam jacket having an outer diameter of between about one-half and six inches. The jacket extends over a length of at least about five feet of the core line in an area corresponding to the vertical level of the head, torso, and legs of an opponent. A sheath surrounds the jacket and has indicia thereon at different vertical levels. The elastic bungee cord is maintained in tension between an overhead support and a floor support. As blows are delivered to the target, the target quivers laterally thus necessitating good hand and eye coordination to repeatedly land blows upon the target. The vertically separated indicia provide different target areas for a boxer to vary the vertical level at which successive blows are delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Hackaday
  • Publication number: 20030125168
    Abstract: A boxing training target is formed with a central, elongated, elastic bungee cord at its core. The elastic, bungee cord core line is encompassed within a plastic sheath that is surrounded by a resilient foam jacket having an outer diameter of between about one-half and six inches. The jacket extends over a length of at least about five feet of the core line in an area corresponding to the vertical level of the head, torso, and legs of an opponent. A sheath surrounds the jacket and has indicia thereon at different vertical levels. The elastic bungee cord is maintained in tension between an overhead support and a floor support. As blows are delivered to the target, the target quivers laterally thus necessitating good hand and eye coordination to repeatedly land blows upon the target. The vertically separated indicia provide different target areas for a boxer to vary the vertical level at which successive blows are delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Hackaday
  • Publication number: 20020198085
    Abstract: A punching bag assembly includes an inflatable bladder unit, a skin layer covering the bladder unit, and a connecting unit. The connecting unit includes an anchoring block, at least a portion of which is buried between the bladder unit and the skin layer, and a fastening member having a head portion embedded in the anchoring block. The fastening member further has a threaded shank portion with a first end section connected to the head portion and a second end section projecting from the anchoring block so as to be disposed outwardly relative to the skin layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Wen-Ching Wang
  • Patent number: 6234940
    Abstract: A training bag designed to provide the user, a martial artist or boxer, with a training apparatus that simulates the response of a human body upon the execution of fighting techniques on the training bag and, thereby, enable the martial artist or boxer to practice and master the affects of those techniques on an opponent without injuring the opponent or themselves. The training bag comprises an inner core with a filler material and a filler covering material that provides the proper height and weight of a training bag. The training bag further comprises an outer core with an impact material and an outer covering material. The impact material provides the martial artist or boxer with the realistic sensation of contacting an opponent with the fighting techniques and the outer covering material covers the impact material and displays imprinted indicia, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: John Fotsis
  • Patent number: 5554088
    Abstract: A support for a martial arts and punching bag which has a base supported on legs. A mast is vertically adjustable with respect to a tube extending from the base. A horizontal arm extends from the mast and terminates at a coupling. A generally C-shaped bag suspension frame is adjustable with respect to the coupling so the height and angular position of the bag may be varied.In other embodiments, the suspension frame is attached to a carrier which is vertically adjustable by a ratchet mechanism. Shock absorbing and bag tensioning means may also be provided. The punching bag may be cylindrical or other shapes depending on the requirements of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Inventor: Milan Zlojutro
  • Patent number: 5470294
    Abstract: A baby exercise device comprising an elongated pole section including first and second pole members slidably connected to one another and securable in a fixed position by tightening a thumb screw device connected between the first and second pole members; and a butterfly bar, rotatably mounted on the pole section in a manner such that a lower section of the bar is positioned about eight inches above the floor. Each pole member includes a suction cup connector mounted at a distal end thereof in a manner to allow the sole section to be mounted between the floor and ceiling of a structure with one suction cup in contact with the ceiling and one suction cup in contact with the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: T&M Toys, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Ingram
  • Patent number: 5303695
    Abstract: A human free-flight launcher including a seat positioned within a tetrahedral frame and supported therein by elasticized cords which, upon retraction of the seat within the interior of the tetrahedral support frame, come under tension to cause the seat, upon its release, to be propelled forward launching the person seated therein into free-flight through an open face of the tetrahedral support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Noah Shopsowitz
  • Patent number: 5135445
    Abstract: A neck exercising apparatus (10) including an elongated support member (14) adapted to be suspended from a door (100) and operatively connected to a generally U-shaped leaf spring member (20) having a head rest member (30) movably attached to the outboard leg (22) of the spring member (20); wherein, the position of the head rest member (30) on the spring member (20) determines the amount of resistance provided by the spring member (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Inventors: Kim D. Christensen, Kent S. Greenawalt, C. F. Sunny Sporer, J. Forrest Moore