Simulated sparring apparatus and method
Patent 5048822 Issued on September 17, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 17, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 17, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTensioning type physical therapeutical treatment device Exercising device Punching bag and suspension system Punching bag support Patent #: 4911428 InventorApplicationNo. 583606 filed on 09/17/1990US Classes:482/7, Rate of movement482/87Specifically supportedExaminersPrimary: Apley, Richard J.Assistant: Crosby, D. F. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63B 069/00AbstractA simulated sparring partner apparatus and method for the training and exercising of a boxer, including a track, a target article such as a punching bag suspended from the track, a drive for moving the punching bag along the track, and control apparatus for controlling the speed and direction of movement of the carriage along the track. The drive may move the punching bag at various speeds and in either direction. Also, the drive may be programmable such that the punching bag follows a predetermined path at predetermined speeds. Alternatively, motion of the punching bag may be manual so as to allow a coach or trainer to control the motion of the bag. | |
