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US4095294A
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Soft punch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-21
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1997-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A system for preventing boxers from becoming discouraged by the force of blows received before they develop boxing technique to minimize the impact of blows, includes inflatable head gear with openings matched in proportion to the size of inflatable gloves, both headgear and gloves having additional safety featues to prevent accidental injury.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E. Winterbottom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/145; A63B71/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A punch softening system for boxing comprising: a proportionally and structurally matched set consisting of: a pair of inflatable boxing gloves and inflatable headgear having rib structure including a series of interconnected arcuate members defining vents therein, each inflatable boxing glove when inflated being larger than said vents and all said inflatable boxing gloves and inflatable headgear being of elastic material such as rubber causing elastic widening of all said inflatable boxing gloves and ribs on impact therebetween for preventing passage of a portion of an inflatable boxing glove through a vent during boxing, each inflatable boxing glove having a full double wall throughout including an inflatable cuff, each inflatable cuff having an inflation valve therein and each inflatable boxing glove having an internal thumb pocket therein; the inflatable headgear having means for tightening including inflation means at the rear thereof, and a foam cushion chin strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A punch softening system for boxing comprising: a proportionally and structurally matched set consisting of: a pair of inflatable boxing gloves and inflatable headgear having rib structure including a series of interconnected arcuate members defining vents therein, each inflatable boxing glove when inflated being larger than said vents and all said inflatable boxing gloves and inflatable headgear being of elastic material such as rubber causing elastic widening of all said inflatable boxing gloves and ribs on impact therebetween for preventing passage of a portion of an inflatable boxing glove through a vent during boxing, each inflatable boxing glove having a full double wall throughout including an inflatable cuff, each inflatable cuff having an inflation valve therein and each inflatable boxing glove having an internal thumb pocket therein; the inflatable headgear having means for tightening including inflation means at the rear thereof, and a foam cushion chin strap.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |