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Training apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-17
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Granted: 1996-04-02
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Expires: 2012-01-17
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method for the inspection of training in the martial arts. A simple, computer programable apparatus and method is provided for increasing training efficiency of athletes. The device may vary speed and direction to vary the rhythm and cadence of an athlete, and is capable of fast or slow speeds to keep pressing the athlete to operate at the limits of his aerobic conditioning.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E. Stephens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/20; A63B69/24; A63B69/244; A63B69/22; A63B69/224; A63B2244/00; A63B2244/10; A63B2244/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for automated training of an athlete, comprising: a frame, a wheel means rotatably supported by the frame, a hub, an outer substantially circular wheel portion, a plurality of spokes attached to said wheel means therebetween, means for driving said wheel means, means to control the movement of said wheel means, a plurality of punching bags attached to said spokes of said wheel means, said punching bags being configured to absorb blows from said athlete, a mat, said mat located below said wheel means by a distance suitable for said athlete to engage said punching bags.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for automated training of an athlete, comprising: a frame, a wheel means rotatably supported by the frame, a hub, an outer substantially circular wheel portion, a plurality of spokes attached to said wheel means therebetween, means for driving said wheel means, means to control the movement of said wheel means, a plurality of punching bags attached to said spokes of said wheel means, said punching bags being configured to absorb blows from said athlete, a mat, said mat located below said wheel means by a distance suitable for said athlete to engage said punching bags.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means to control the movement of said wheel means includes computer means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The training apparatus of claim 2, wherein said computer means is provided with one or more pre-programmed, reproduceable sequence of movements for said wheel means, said sequence having a start time, a stop time, and a selected sequence of movements, or pause in movement movement, therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The training apparatus of claim 3, wherein said reproduceable sequence of movements includes a sequence comprising forward movement and reverse movement of said wheel means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means to drive said wheel includes a variable speed drive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The training apparatus of claim 5, wherein said variable speed drive further comprises an electric motor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The training apparatus of claim 3, further comprising a counter display, said counter adapted to display, according to the time elapsed since initiating a pre-programmed sequence, the number of rounds elapsed in a simulated boxing match.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The training apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of said punching bags comprises a central stiff core.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The training apparatus of claim 8, wherein said stiff core comprises a metal pipe.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The training apparatus of claim 8, wherein said stiff core comprises a metal rod.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The training apparatus of claim 9 or claim 10, wherein said punching bag further comprises a first closed cell foam layer next to said core.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The training apparatus of claim 11, wherein said punching bag further comprises a plurality of air bladders adjacent to said closed cell foam layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The training apparatus of claim 12, wherein said punching bag further comprises a second closed cell foam layer outward from said air bladders.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The training apparatus of claim 1, wherein at lease one of said punching bags is affixed to said wheel means via spring means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The training apparatus of claim 1, wherein one or more of said punching bags further comprises a punch counting system, said system adapted to count the receipt by said bag of contact from said athlete.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The training apparatus of claim 15, wherein said punch counting system is pneumatic, and wherein contact from said athlete transmits an air pressure signal to pneumatic receiver.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said wheel means is suspended from said frame via bearing means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising stay rods means, said stay rod means radially positioned between said hub and said said circular wheel portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The training apparatus of claim 18, wherein said stay rod means further comprises an adjustable turnbuckle, so that said stay rod may be adjusted in length to true up said wheel to keep said circular wheel portion substantially circular.
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