U.S. patent application number 14/282747 was filed with the patent office on 2015-02-26 for portable punching bag.
The applicant listed for this patent is Brian Anthony Pedone. Invention is credited to Brian Anthony Pedone.
Application Number | 20150057132 14/282747 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52480894 |
Filed Date | 2015-02-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150057132 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Pedone; Brian Anthony |
February 26, 2015 |
PORTABLE PUNCHING BAG
Abstract
An exercise device utilizing a punching bag and at least one
telescopic pole is provided. The punching bag may include an outer
covering and an internal compartment filled with a filler material.
The telescopic pole may include a first end and a second end. The
first end and the second end are configured to abut against a door
frame, securing the telescopic pole in between a doorway. The
punching bag is attachable to the telescopic pole.
Inventors: |
Pedone; Brian Anthony; (New
York, NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Pedone; Brian Anthony |
New York |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
52480894 |
Appl. No.: |
14/282747 |
Filed: |
May 20, 2014 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61867918 |
Aug 20, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/83 ;
29/428 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 69/34 20130101;
A63B 2225/09 20130101; Y10T 29/49826 20150115; A63B 21/0557
20130101; A63B 21/0414 20130101; A63B 21/0555 20130101; A63B 69/004
20130101; A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 21/1636 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/83 ;
29/428 |
International
Class: |
A63B 69/20 20060101
A63B069/20; A63B 69/00 20060101 A63B069/00 |
Claims
1. An exercise device comprising: a punching bag comprising an
outer covering and an internal compartment comprising a filler
material within; and at least one telescopic pole comprising a
first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second
end are configured to abut against a door frame securing the at
least one telescopic pole in between a doorway, wherein the
punching bag is attachable to the at least one telescopic pole.
2. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the at least one
telescopic pole comprises a first telescopic pole and a second
telescopic pole, wherein the punching bag is attachable to the
first telescopic pole and the second telescopic pole, and thereby
is suspended in between the first telescopic pole and the second
telescopic pole.
3. The exercise device of claim 2, further comprising at least one
elastic band comprising a first end with a first hook and a second
end with a second hook, wherein the at least one elastic band runs
through the punching bag and is attachable to the first telescopic
pole and the second telescopic pole.
4. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein the at least one elastic
band is two elastic bands crossing one another within the punching
bag, wherein each hook protrudes from each corner of the punching
bag.
5. The exercise device of claim 4, wherein the first telescopic
pole and the second telescopic pole each comprise two U-brackets
formed to receive and secure the hooks.
6. The exercise device of claim 4, wherein the punching bag
comprises: the outer covering comprising a front covering and a
rear covering, forming the internal compartment in between; a soft
layer of foam adjacent to the rear covering and comprising
crisscrossing channels, wherein the two elastic bands are disposed;
and a dense layer of foam sandwiched in between the soft layer of
foam and the front covering.
7. The exercise device of claim 6, wherein the front covering and
the rear covering are stitched together.
8. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the first end and the
second end of the telescopic pole each comprise substantially flat
ends substantially perpendicular to the telescopic pole.
9. The exercise device of claim 8, further comprising a padding
attached to each of the substantially flat ends.
10. A method of setting up an exercise device comprising:
suspending a first end and a second end of a first telescopic pole
against a door frame, thereby suspending the first telescopic pole
in between a doorway; suspending a first end and a second end of a
second telescopic pole against the door frame, thereby suspending
the second telescopic pole in between the doorway; securing a top
end of a punching bag to the first telescopic pole; and securing a
bottom end of the punching bag to the second telescopic pole.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S.
provisional application No. 61/867,918, filed Aug. 20, 2013, the
contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a punching bag and, more
particularly, to a punching bag that is suspended in between a
doorway.
[0003] A punching bag is a sturdy bag designed to be repeatedly
punched. A punching bag is usually cylindrical, and filled with
various materials of corresponding hardness. Punching bags may be
used to train for boxing, as well as a recreational exercise tool.
Currently, punching bags are heavy and difficult to setup in an
apartment or house. Further, the traditional heavy bag makes a lot
of noise while being used, whether the bag is mounted from the
ceiling via metal chains or supported by a heavy base filled with
water or sand. The bag hanging from the ceiling may make noise due
to swinging and the bag utilizing a base may make a lot of noise
due to sliding along the floor. The structural noise may disturb
other people living in a home or neighbors within an apartment.
[0004] As can be seen, there is a need for a more convenient and
quiet punching bag for home use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention, an exercise device
comprises: a punching bag comprising an outer covering and an
internal compartment comprising a filler material within; and at
least one telescopic pole comprising a first end and a second end,
wherein the first end and the second end are configured to abut
against a door frame securing the at least one telescopic pole in
between a doorway, wherein the punching bag is attachable to the at
least one telescopic pole.
[0006] In another aspect of the present invention, a method of
setting up an exercise device comprises: suspending a first end and
a second end of a first telescopic pole against a door frame,
thereby suspending the first telescopic pole in between a doorway;
suspending a first end and a second end of a second telescopic pole
against the door frame, thereby suspending the second telescopic
pole in between the doorway; securing a top end of a punching bag
to the first telescopic pole; and securing a bottom end of the
punching bag to the second telescopic pole.
[0007] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood with reference to
the following drawings, description and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention shown
in use;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the present
invention;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the present
invention;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the telescoping pole of FIG.
1 in a contracted state;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the telescoping pole of FIG.
1 in an expanded state; and
[0013] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The following detailed description is of the best currently
contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the
invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense,
but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general
principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is
best defined by the appended claims.
[0015] The present invention includes a punching bag with
resistance bands crisscrossed internally and hooked to telescoping
bars within any doorway. The present invention weighs a lot less
than a traditional punching bag and may weigh less than about 10
lbs. The structural noise is also non-existent. The present
invention allows for the same workout of a traditional bag, with
increased portability, decreased setup time, and without structural
noise.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 1 through 6, the present invention
includes an exercise device utilizing a punching bag 10 and at
least one telescopic pole 28. The punching bag 10 may include an
outer covering and an internal compartment filled with a filler
material. The telescopic pole 28 may include a first end and a
second end. The first end and the second end are configured to abut
against a door frame 34, securing the telescopic pole 28 in between
a doorway. The punching bag 10 is attachable to the telescopic pole
28.
[0017] The present invention may include a first telescopic pole 28
and a second telescopic pole 28. The punching bag 10 is attachable
to the first telescopic pole 28 and the second telescopic pole 28,
and thereby may be suspended in between the first telescopic pole
28 and the second telescopic pole 28. In certain embodiments, the
telescopic pole 28 may be telescoped in place by rotation, and may
extend due to internal springs. The telescopic pole 28 may be
rotated until the pole 28 sits firmly within the doorway.
[0018] In certain embodiments, the first end and the second end of
the telescopic pole 28 each includes a substantially flat end
substantially perpendicular to the telescopic pole 28. In certain
embodiments, a padding 32 is attached to each of the substantially
flat ends, thereby further securing the ends to the door frame
34.
[0019] The punching bag 10 of the present invention may include any
appropriate punching bag with an outer covering made of vinyl,
leather, and the like. The filling material may include, but is not
limited to, foam, sand, water, air, or any filling material that
may withstand repeated punching without harming the user.
[0020] The outer covering of the punching bag may include a front
covering 12 and a rear covering 14 forming an internal compartment
in between. In certain embodiments, the front covering 12 may be
made of vinyl, and the rear covering 14 may be a plastic plate. The
front covering 12 and the rear covering 14 may be attached to one
another via stitching 16. In certain embodiments, the front
covering 12 may display a logo.
[0021] In certain embodiments, the filling material may include
multiple layers of foam. For example, there may be a soft layer of
foam 20 and a dense layer of foam 18. The soft layer of foam 20 may
be adjacent to the rear covering 14 and the dense foam 18 may be
sandwiched in between the soft layer of foam 20 and the front
covering 12.
[0022] In certain embodiments, the punching bag 10 may be suspended
to the telescopic poles 28 by elastic bands 22. In certain
embodiments, the resistance bands 22 may include a rubber coating
or may include springs with a rubber coating. The present invention
may include at least one elastic band 22 having a first end with a
first hook 24 and a second end with a second hook 24. The hooks 24
may include a rubber coating. The elastic band 22 may run through
the punching bag 10 and the hooks 24 may releasably attach to the
telescoping poles 28.
[0023] In certain embodiments, there may be two elastic bands 22.
The two elastic bands 22 may cross one another within the punching
bag 10. In such embodiments, the soft layer of foam 20 may include
crisscrossing channels to house the elastic bands 22 within the
punching bag 10. The punching bag 10 may be square shaped, and the
hooks 24 may protrude from each corner of the punching bag 10 and
may attach to the telescopic poles 28. In certain embodiments, the
telescopic poles 28 may include U-brackets 30 formed to receive and
secure the hooks 24.
[0024] A method of making the present invention may include the
following. A piece of dense foam may be cut into a square shape
roughly the size of 12'' by 12''. A piece of soft foam may be cut
into a square shape roughly the size of 12'' by 12'' and glued onto
the back of the dense foam. Channels may be cut within the soft
foam to create an X shape. One resistance band with metal hooks may
be laid into the one diagonal channel and another resistance band
with metal hooks may be laid on top into the second diagonal
channel. This creates resistance bands in a crisscross fashion
resting inside on the soft foam. A plastic back plate may be glued
onto the back of the soft foam and then the vinyl material may be
stretched across the entire structure and is sewn together with the
stitching. The bag may now be a square shape roughly the size of
12'' by 12'' and has the resistance band hooks sticking out the
four corners of the bag. The telescoping aluminum bars are created
by having two bars within each other with springs inside each of
the bars. Foot plates may be attached to the ends of the
telescoping aluminum bars. Welded U-shaped brackets may be attached
to each of the telescoping aluminum bars to secure the hooks
within.
[0025] A method of using the present invention may include the
following. A user may setup the first telescoping aluminum bar by
first positioning the pole around their height level and then
rotating it in place until the foot plates are sitting firmly
against the door frame. The user may then attach the top two
resistance band hooks to the U-shaped brackets on the telescoping
pole. The user may then position the second telescoping pole just
below the bottom resistance band hooks coming out the bottom of the
bag. The user may then rotate the telescoping pole until the foot
plates sit firmly against the door frame. The bottom resistance
band hooks may then be pulled slightly and hooked onto the
U-brackets of the bottom telescoping bar.
[0026] It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing
relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that
modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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