US3888481A
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Training and practicing apparatus for wrestling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-16
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Granted: 1975-06-10
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Expires: 1994-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for training wrestlers including a padded dummylike figure formed over a frame of which the arms and upper torso are spring biased to a certain position but which are movable to other positions. The training device is adapted to be resiliently mounted to a wall or other mounting framework.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edward Adams
- 👤 Carl Adams
- 👤 Ronald Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/34; A63B2244/00; A63B2244/10; A63B2244/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A wrestling practice device comprising: support means; a base member resiliently mounted to said support means; leg shaped members attached to said base and extending downwardly therefrom; a body section pivotally connected to said base member, said body member having a first position extending substantially vertically and a second position extending substantially horizontally; and means for biasing said body section to said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A wrestling practice device comprising: support means; a base member resiliently mounted to said support means; leg shaped members attached to said base and extending downwardly therefrom; a body section pivotally connected to said base member, said body member having a first position extending substantially vertically and a second position extending substantially horizontally; and means for biasing said body section to said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided on said wrestling practice device for padding said device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said leg shaped members extend outwardly as well as downwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein arm shaped members extend from the upper part of the body section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 4 wherein said arm members include means for resiliently biasing the arm shaped members to one position and allow movement of the arms to other positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 4 wherein said arm shaped members are connected to said body section by means of coil springs attached to said body member on one end thereof and to each said arm member respectively on the other end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for biasing said body section to said first position includes at least one tension spring connected at one end to said base member and at the other end to the upper portion of said body section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 7 wherein said tension spring is adjustable in force.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 8 wherein two additional tension springs are disposed on each side of the first said tension spring and each additional tension spring is connected to one end thereof to said base member and at the other end thereof to said body section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein stop means on said base member and said body section prevent said body section from pivoting beyond said first and second positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein the resilient mounting of said base member to said Support means comprises at least one shock absorber means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 11 wherein a compression spring is disposed around said one shock absorber.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 12 wherein the resilient mounting of said base member to said support means includes a plurality of identical shock absorbers and compression springs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
62 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 13 wherein all of said shock absorbers and compression springs are mounted at one end to a first plate and at the other end thereof to a second plate, respectively; and said resilient mounting further includes means for preventing said first and second plates from moving further than a predetermined distance from each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 14 wherein said preventing means includes two restraining rods slidably connected at each end thereof to said plates.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said pivotal mounting of said body section to said base member is substantially at same vertical level as said resilient mounting.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wrestling practice device as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient mounting of said base member to said support means is selectively pivotable along a horizontal axis.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-09 | 1978-12-09 | 1979-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-09 | 1982-12-09 | 1983-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-09 | 1986-12-09 | 1987-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |