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...that while attempting to develop a super strong glue, 3M employee Spencer Silver accidentally developed a glue that was so weak it would barely hold two pieces of paper together? However, his colleague Art Fry needed the glue. Fry sang with his church choir and marked the pages of his hymnal with small scraps of paper that often fell out. He used Silver's glue to hold the papers in place. Today we call this invention Post-it Notes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182401 | Hammer motion exercise device Embodiments herein include an impact-receiving member to receive an impact force imparted by a mass exerted by an exercise device user during a physical exercise workout session, a shock-absorbing mechanism to dissipate energy transferred from the mass exerted by th... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8057365 | Method and means for recording and displaying martial arts achievements A method for recording and displaying achievements on a martial arts belt is provided with a base member, which is removably or permanently coupled with the martial arts belt. A plurality of achievement indicators are provided to releasably engage the base member an... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052582 | Training and fitness apparatus The present invention provides for exercise apparatus which can comprise general fitness or self-defense training apparatus having a base member; means arranged to define a first elongate member and a second elongate member extending upwardly therefrom; the first el... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8029421 | Reactive punching bag device 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 i... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029422 | Martial arts striking device with flexible, non-force impact, relatively non-resistant contact, striking targets, and method of use A martial arts striking device and method of use that overcomes the relatively hard force impact and resistance disadvantages of all prior striking devices for martial arts, boxing, and physical fitness by allowing visibly targeted “non-force impact” (meaning re... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025612 | Martial arts practice dummy Several embodiments of martial arts practice assemblies are described involving variations spanning from apparatus permitting movement along a single translational axis and about a single rotational axis to an embodiment mounted on a robotic arm enabling translation... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021280 | Recreational/athletic training system and strike pod therefor A strike pod for use with an interactive recreational system includes a vibration conducting base, coupleable to a support frame of the interactive recreational system and being suitable to conduct vibration from one area of the pod to another. A strike receiving sh... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8002676 | Strikeable exercise apparatus The strikeable exercise apparatus provides several exercise benefits, all capable of being practiced indoors or out. The apparatus provides a plurality of bats and a plurality of hexagons, each of which may be padded. The bats' shapes are shaped to provide as much s... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7998035 | Kung fu training device A kung fu training device of the present invention mainly includes a base portion, a body portion and two arms. The body portion is disposed on the base portion. The body portion includes a vertical rod, a lateral rod and a wrapping element. The lateral rod is firml... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7993249 | Swing enhancement exercise device with resilient resistance A training and swing exercise device with resilient resistance is used as a training apparatus for developing greater power and strength at impact when striking a ball. The device provides impact resistance to a golfer, baseball player's, hockey player's, field hock... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7981009 | Collapsible training stand A training device, including a collapsible stand having a central support shaft and a plurality of legs. In a first position, the legs and central support member shaft collapse into each other. In a second position, the legs and central support shaft extend perpendi... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7959542 | Device for training a martial artist to kick A lightweight, portable device trains a martial artist to kick. A riser extends vertically from a base plate and can move pivotally and slidably in relation to the plate. An arm pivotally extends from the riser and supports a kicking pad that moves linearly along th... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7942791 | Device and method for holding striking targets for use in the practice of martial arts A board holding device for practicing a martial art and its associated method of use. The board holding device includes a framework that has a plurality of vertical rails. The vertical rails define sides of at least two striking planes. Connectors are disposed along... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7938759 | Freestanding athletic training apparatus and associated method A free standing athletic training apparatus includes a base section, a central post section, a swiveling arm section and a multi-section body. The central post section may be statically mated to the base section. The swiveling arm section may be rotatably attached t... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935034 | Clapping martial arts striking target Embodiments of the invention described herein pertain to a martial arts training device including a first paddle and a second paddle. Each of the first and second paddles have a proximal end and a distal end, the first and second paddles being coupled together at th... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7927259 | Body impact trainer system A punch pad assembly is provided. A plurality of support plates are coupled with respect to the punch pad assembly. A motor is provided. The motor operatively couples the support plates with respect to a trigger. In this manner the punch pad assembly may be reciproc... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927260 | Double-end punching and exercise bag A double-end punching and exercise bag assembly and cable where the bag is vertically adjustable by extending the cable through the bag assembly and providing clamp assemblies at both ends of the bag assembly each having collet-like radial spring fingers activated b... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7887467 | Whistling punching bag An improvement to a striking bag for boxing or martial arts practice, which provides aural feedback to the user, as to the accuracy of strikes. Compressible pneumatic targets (10-A, 10-B, 10-C) are mounted partially into the side of a striking b... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7867148 | Modular heavy bag with spindle support A heavy bag for boxing, martial arts, or other athletic practice, generally cylindrical in nature having a bottom, a cylindrical vertical side wall, and an open upper end subject with closure, there being positioned within the shell, a disk member adjacent the botto... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7857734 | Sports training system A sports training system includes a supporting structure, a first moving element supported by the supporting structure so as to be moveable relative to the supporting structure along a first path, a second moving element supported by the first moving element so as t... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7828701 | Kung fu training device A kung fu training device of the present invention includes a positioning portion, a body pole, a shoulder portion, two joint portions, two arm portions and several pins. Polygonal holes and corresponding polygonal poles are disposed on pivoting ends of the shoulder... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7824316 | Punching bag A punching bag is provided. The punching bag is positioned on a fixed pillar, and comprises a supporting frame, a foam layer, a force-bearing plate, and a punch pad. The supporting frame is attached and fastened to the fixed pillar. The foam layer is disposed on the... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7794370 | Exercise unit and system utilizing MIDI signals An exercise unit (20) and system (104) comprising a target (22) having at least one area (24) to be struck by a user and at least one sensor (26) located at the area (24) is disclosed. The sensor (26) generates an ele... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7789810 | Training tool for martial arts A martial-arts training tool and more particularly a hand-held strike target configured to resemble a human head. The training tool including: a hand grip located within the strike target and spanning an inner cavity therein; a support collar attached to the strike ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7785237 | Exercise machine and gripping component thereof An exercise machine having a frame, at least one resistance element supported by a frame and at least one gripping element a user interface and connected to at least one resistance element by means of at least one operating cable; the gripping element having at leas... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7727127 | Multi-station/ multi-functional martial arts device A board support assembly has a vertical axis. A plurality of training stations is attached to and extends radially from the board support assembly. One of the training stations includes interior and exterior plates. A pair of projections extends radially outwardly f... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7625319 | Interactive virtual personal trainer A virtual trainer system and method of using such a system is provided. The system can include an impact receiving body capable of being struck by a user and a plurality of illuminable impact sensors can be arranged thereon. A display unit can be operable to receive... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7559880 | Martial arts accessory apparatus The martial arts accessory apparatus provides a sturdy backdrop for target attachments. The slideably fitted inserts fit in a plurality of positions within the sleeves. Additionally, the cross brace provides slideable fit of the target structure verticals, thereby p... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7485075 | Interactive training device An apparatus is provided for an inflatable sound generating interactive training device for a trainee in martial arts. The apparatus includes an inflatable body, wherein an impact sensor switch is configured to generate audible sound via a speaker in response to a p... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7479094 | Recreational/athletic training system and strike pod therefor A strike pod for use with an interactive recreational system includes a vibration conducting base, coupleable to a support frame of the interactive recreational system and being suitable to conduct vibration from one area of the pod to another. A strike receiving sh... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7377883 | Martial arts kicking apparatus A martial arts kicking apparatus has a base with a post hinged to the base so that the post can be raised or lowered. The post support arm is hinged to the base and attached to the post for supporting the post. The post may be a telescoping post and has an elongated... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7357760 | Padded freestanding bag Freestanding bag or body with a support member, and a bag or body mountable upon the support member, has at least part of the support member provided with padding to receive a striking blow. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350785 | Test-cutting target for edged-weapons practice Improved targets suitable for cutting with an edged weapon are disclosed. In an embodiment the target is a prism made of polyethylene foam with a hole for receiving a peg and an external indicia alerting the practitioner of the depth of the hole and, thereby, what p... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331227 | Response measurement device A response measuring device that can be used in equipment for personal training or exercise routines. This device includes a cylinder block; a chamber formed in the cylinder block and having first and second ends; a piston mounted for movement and positioned in the ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329210 | Vertical training apparatus A vertical training apparatus for allowing a user to practice striking and combinations of strikes against an opponent. The vertical training apparatus includes a stanchion member being designed for being coupled to a support surface whereby the stanchion member ext... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316135 | Overmold frame for handcuff The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a unitized frame that is die stamped from a metal plate and which is overmolded with a polymer overmold. The bow and arcuate cheek arms engage a wrist of a person... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7308818 | Impact-sensing and measurement systems, methods for using same, and related business methods Impact-sensing and measurement systems are disclosed, especially for use in contact sports and related activities that involve exchanges of impacts or blows. The system generally includes at least one impact sensor, a controller, and a feedback device. The controlle... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309234 | Method and device for introducing state changes into athletic activities A device is described for introducing variation in athletic training and competitive events. This device maintains an internal state that occupies one of several allowed values. Depending upon the selected configuration, the device changes internal state at regular ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306464 | Hammer head training target A hammer head training target for enhancing the level of training by training realistically and effectively with a life-like target head. The inventive device includes a life-like resilient foam head having an integral oval-shaped handle and a core insert clamshell ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7300365 | Assembly for training hand/eye coordination An assembly for training the hand/eye coordination of an individual. The assembly comprises an unobstructed region where an individual maneuvers a training member through the unobstructed region. ... | 11/27/2007 |
