Striking device for training in martial arts

Claim 2

A striking device for use by a trainee in the martial arts comprising: (A) cord means, (B) means for affixing the cord means near one end thereof to a support, (C) first and second target elements supported by the cord means at different distances from the support, the second target element being further from the support than the first target element, (D) first rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, (E) response elements mounted on opposite ends of the first rod means, at unequal distances from the cord means, (F) a third target element supported by the cord means at a greater distance from the support than is the second target element, (G) a second rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the second and third target elements, and (H) additional response elements mounted on opposite ends of the second rod means at unequal distances from the cord means.

Claim 3

A striking device according to claim 1 wherein the cord means comprises cord aligned in a single, substantially straight, line as it passes through the three target elements and the two rod means.

Claim 4

A striking device according to claim 1 wherein the cord means comprises a plurality of substantially straight cord segments, at least one of the cord segments being axially offset from another cord segment where they are supportively connected to one of the rod means.

Claim 5

A striking device according to claim 1 wherein the cord means comprises cord aligned in two substantially straight and parallel lines as it passes through the three target elements and the two rod means.

Claim 6

A striking device according to claim 1 wherein each rod means comprises: (A) an axle element having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, the axle element forming first and second hollow openings respectively extending from each end along the longitudinal axis and forming a third hollow opening extending through the axle element along the transverse axis, (B) first and second rod segments, each having one end thereof extending into and affixed in respectively the first and second opening and each having a second end for holding the response elements, and (C) bearing means affixed to the cord for holding the axle element pivotably in place as the cord passes through the third opening.

Claim 7

A striking device according to claim 1 wherein said response elements mounted on opposite ends of each of said rod means are of differing size.

Claim 8

A striking device according to claim 1 wherein said first and second rod means are pivotally mounted on said cord means.

Claim 9

A striking device according to claim 1 wherein there is further provided means for fixing the cord means near both ends thereof to suitable supports.

Claim 10

A striking device for use by a trainee in the martial arts comprising: (A) cord means, (B) means for affixing the cord means near at least one end thereof to a support, (C) first and second generally spherical target elements supported by the cord means at different distances from the support, the second target element being further from the support than the first target element, (D) first rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, (E) response elements mounted at opposite ends of the first rod means, (F) a third generally spherical target element supported by the cord means at a greater distance from the support than is the second target element, (G) a second rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the second and third target elements, (H) response elements mounted at opposite ends of the second rod means, (I) third rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, (J) fourth rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the second and third target elements, and (K) additional response elements mounted at opposite ends of the third and fourth rod means, each of said target elements having a diameter generally coextensive with a longitudinal axis of the cord means.

Claim 11

A striking device for use by a trainee in the martial arts comprising: (A) cord means, (B) means for affixing the cord means near at least one end thereof to a support, (C) first and second generally spherical target elements supported by the cord means at different distances from the support, the second target element being further from the support than the first target element, (D) first rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, (E) response elements mounted at opposite ends of the first rod means, (F) a third generally spherical target element supported by the cord means at a greater distance from the support than is the second target element, (G) a second rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the second and third target elements, (H) response elements mounted at opposite ends of the second rod means, (I) third rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, (J) fourth rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the second and third target elements, and (K) additional response elements mounted at opposite ends of the third and fourth rod means, each of said target elements having a diameter generally coextensive with a longitudinal axis of the cord means.

Claim 12

A striking device for use by a trainee in the martial arts comprising: (A) cord means, (B) means for affixing the cord means near at least one end thereof to a support, (C) first and second generally spherical target elements supported by the cord means at different distances from the support, the second target element being further from the support than the first target element, each of the target elements having a diameter generally coextensive with a longitudinal axis of the cord means, (D) first rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, (E) response elements mounted at opposite ends of the first rod means, (F) a second rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, and (G) additional response elements mounted at opposite ends of the second rod means.

Claim 13

A striking device for use by a trainee in the martial arts comprising: (A) cord means, (B) means for affixing the cord means near at least one end thereof to a support, (C) first and second generally spherical target elements supported by the cord means at different distances from the support, the second target element being further from the support than the first target element, each of the target elements having a diameter generally coextensive with a longitudinal axis of the cord means, (D) first rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, (E) response elements mounted at opposite ends of the first rod means, (F) a second rod means centrally supported by the cord means between the first and second target elements, and (G) additional response elements mounted at opposite ends of the second rod means.

Claim 14

A collection of parts adapted to be assembled into a striking device for use by a trainee in the martial arts, comprising: (A) cord means, (B) means adapted to affix the cord means near at least one end thereof to a support, (C) first and second target elements adapted to be supported by support means on the cord means at different distances from the support, the second target element being adapted to be placed further from the support than the first target element, (D) first rod means adapted to be centrally supported by rod support means on the cord means between the first and second target elements, and (E) response elements adapted to be mounted on opposite ends of the first rod means at unequal distances from the cord means, (F) a third target element adapted to be supported by support means on the cord means at a greater distance from the support than is the second target element, (G) a second rod means adapted to be centrally supported by rod support means on the cord means between the second and third target elements, and (H) additional response elements adapted to be mounted on opposite ends of the second rod means at unequal distances from the cord means.

Claim 15

A collection of parts adapted to be assembled into a striking device for use by a trainee in the martial arts, comprising: (A) cord means, (B) means adapted to affix the cord means near at least one end thereof to a support, (C) first and second target elements adapted to be supported by support means on the cord means at different distances from the support, the second target element being adapted to be placed further from the support than the first target element, (D) first rod means adapted to be centrally supported by rod support means on the cord means between the first and second target elements, and (E) response elements adapted to be mounted on opposite ends of the first rod means at unequal distances from the cord means, (F) a third target element adapted to be supported by support means on the cord means at a greater distance from the support than is the second target element, (G) a second rod means adapted to be centrally supported by rod support means on the cord means between the second and third target elements, and (H) additional response elements adapted to be mounted on opposite ends of the second rod means at unequal distances from the cord means.

Claim 16

A collection of parts adapted to be assembled into a striking device according to claim 11 wherein the rod support means comprises: (A) an axle element having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, the axle element forming first and second hollow openings respectively extending from each end along the longitudinal axis and forming a third hollow opening extending through the axle element along the transverse axis, (B) first and second rod segments, each having one end thereof adapted to extend into and be affixed in respectively the first and second opening and each having a second end adapted to hold the response elements, and (C) bearing means adapted to be affixed to the cord for holding the axle element in place as the cord passes through the third opening.