Multi Position Freestanding Training Bag

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cross Reference.

[0001] Not Applicable.

Field of the Invention.

[0002] This invention relates generally to a training bag, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a multi position freestanding training bag.

Description of the Related Art.

[0003] Training bags are frequently used in martial arts training. Heavy bags typically hang from the ceiling, while free standing bags are typically on stands or weighted bases. Both are typically used for upright training. Grappling dummies are typically used for ground work, as they generally cannot stand upright independently.

[0004] Current heavy bags require home installation and attachment to ceiling joists. Current freestanding bags require assembly and the addition of weights. All current punching bags are functionally limited to specialized conditioning and training.

[0005] Traditional freestanding bags have limitations in light of today's diversifying martial arts interests and emerging trends in conditioning, cardio, instruction, and technique development. Market demands are evolving at home and in schools as multi-disciplines have become mainstream. Mixed martial arts has become a more prevalent sport, and overall training styles, as well as other forms of martial arts training, such as cage fitness and cardio kickboxirig, have led to a need for greater flexibility in a freestanding bag.

[0006] Based on the foregoing, it is desirable to provide a bag that effectively serves all martial arts disciplines, including boxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling. It is further desirable to provide a bag that requires no assembly and no installation. A training bag having the features as set forth in the preamble of claim 1 is known from document US 2005/0187043.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In general, in a first aspect, the invention relates to a training bag comprising; a bag, where the bag has an elongated shape with a first end and a second end; and a base with a top and a bottom, where the bag removably attaches to the top of the base at the second end of the bag. The bag may comprise a foam cylinder, and may have a vinyl cover. The base may be cylindrical and may have a larger diameter than the bag and a shorter height than the bag. The base may be pre-filled with sand, the amount of which may be adjustable. The bottom of the base may be flat, and/or may be capable of deforming during use due to the sand in the base.

[0008] The base has a strap attached to a side of the base, where the strap has two ends and is attached to the base at both ends, forming a loop, The base may additionally or alternately have a strap attached to a side of the base, where the strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle and is attached to the base at both ends and at the middle, forming a first loop between the first end and the middle and a second loop between the second end and the middle. The middle of the strap may be attached to the base at a higher level than the first end or the second end, such that the first loop angles downward from the middle to the first end and the second loop angles downward from the middle to the second end.

[0009] The bag may attach to the base via grommets and lacing. Additionally or alternately, the bag may attach to the base via hook and loop material. The training bag may further comprise a ring of hook material extending upward from the base such that the bag fits within the ring, where the ring has hooks projecting radially outwardly therefrom. A ring of loop material may extend downwardly from the bag near the second end of the bag such that the ring of loop material covers the ring of hook material of the base when the bag is in place within the ring of hook material of the base, where the ring of loop material has loops projecting radially inwardly therefrom such that the loops of the ring of loop material of the bag may engage with the hooks of the ring of hook material of the base to removably attach the bag to the base. The bag may further comprise a cover and the ring of loop material may be attached to the cover.

[0010] The ring of loop material of the bag may have hooks projecting radially outwardly therefrom. A plurality of tabs of loop material may extend upward from the base adjacent the ring of hook material, where the tabs have loops projecting radially inwardly therefrom, such that the loops of the tabs may engage the books of the ring of loop material of the bag when the ring of loop material of the bag is in place engaged with the ring of hook material of the base. The training bag may further comprise a flap extending downwardly from the bag adjacent the ring of loop material of the bag such that the flap covers the plurality of tabs of the base, the ring of loop material of the bag, and the ring of hook material of the base when the bag is in place removably attached to the base.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0011] 

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the multi position freestanding training bag;

Figure 2 is a front view of the multi position freestanding training bag;

Figure 3 is a back view of the multi position freestanding training bag;

Figure 4 is a left side view of the multi position freestanding training bag;

Figure 5 is a right side view of the multi position freestanding training bag;

Figure 6 is a top view of the multi position freestanding training bag;

Figure 7 is a bottom view of the multi position freestanding training bag;

Figure 8 is a perspective cut away view of the bottom of the multi position freestanding training bag showing how the bag attaches to the base; and

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the bottom of the multi position freestanding training bag showing an alternate option for attaching the bag to the base.

[0012] Other advantages and features will be apparent from the hollowing description and from the claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The devices and methods discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific manners in which to make and use this invention and are not to be interpreted as limiting in scope.

[0014] While the devices and methods have been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be noted that many modifications may be made in the details of the construction and the arrangement of the devices and components without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. It is understood that the devices and methods are not limited to the embodiments set forth herein for purposes of exemplification.

[0015] In general, in a first aspect, the invention relates to a multi position freestanding training bag. The multi position freestanding training bag comprises a bag 1 and a base 2, as seen in Figures 1 through 8. The bag 1 may have a cylindrical shape and may attach at its lower end to the base 2. The bag 1 may be filled with foam or other appropriate material, and may have a vinyl cover 3.

[0016] The base 2 may likewise have a cylindrical shape, and may generally have a slightly larger diameter and a substantially shorter height than the bag 1. The base 2 may include a material used to provide additional weight and stability, such as, but not limited to, sand, lead, marbles, and/or other appropriate material. The bag 2 may be pre-filled with the material. The amount of such material in the base 2 may be adjustable by the user; this allows the user to change the functional properties and rebounding of the training bag. If the user prefers a discipline that utilizes more throws, he or she may choose to lighten the base 2, while a user that prefers more standing kicks may choose to add weight to the base 2. The base 2 may be made of vinyl, which enables quiet operation and protects floors and mats from damage. The base 2 may have a flat bottom, or the bottom may be rounded. If the base 2 is filled with sand or other malleable material, the base 2 may have a dynamic geometry such that the sand keeps the base 2 in contact with the floor when the bag 1 is struck, independent of the inherent shape of the base 2. This enables dynamic lateral movement while the center of gravity of the training bag stays low (essentially flat) and constant for the base 2, regardless of geometry, allowing the training bag to easily rebound, with or without help, to a vertical position. Varying the properties of the sand, including the volume, concentrations, and how tightly packed it is, may allow alternation of the rebounding properties of the training bag.

[0017] The base 2 has one or more straps 4 and 5 attached thereto, which may serve as inserts for feet during sit-ups and allow easy movement of the multi position freestanding training bag. Specifically, the base 2 may have a single loop strap 4 attached to one side, where strap 4 is attached to the base at both ends 6 and 7, creating a single loop; and a double loop strap 5 attached to the opposite side, where strap 5 is attached at both ends 8 and 9 and at its middle 10, creating two loops. The double loop strap 5 may attach at its middle 10 at a higher point than the point at which its ends 8 and 9 attach, such that the two loops angle downward away from the middle 10.

[0018] The bag 1 may attach to the base 2 via hook and loop material. The base 2 may have an upwardly projecting ring of material 11 into which the base 2 fits. The ring 11 may be hook material, with the hooks projecting outwardly therefrom. The bag I may have a downwardly projecting ring of material 12, where the ring 12 is hook and loop material with hooks projecting outwardly therefrom and loops projecting inwardly therefrom. The ring 12 on the bag 1 may attach to the ring 11 on the base 2 via the hooks on the ring 11 and the loops on the ring 12, such that the ring 12 covers the ring 11. The base 2 may have a plurality of upwardly projecting tabs 13 adjacent the ring 11. The tabs 13 may be loop material, with the loops projecting inwardly therefrom. With the ring 12 on the bag 1 in place covering the ring 11 on the base 2, the tabs 13 may attach to the ring 12 via the hooks on the ring 12 and the loops on the tabs 13, such that the ring 12 is sandwiched between the ring 11 and the tabs 13. The ring 12 may have a flap 14 adjacent the ring 12 that folds over the tabs 13 when they are in place attached to the ring 12, covering the tabs 13, ring 12, and ring 11.

[0019] Alternately or additionally, the hag 1 may attach to the base 2 via grommets 14 and racing 15, as shown in Figure 9.

[0020] The weight and shape of the base 2 allow a user to strike the bag 1, and the bag 1 return to its upright position. The bag 1 may also lay flat for mixed martial arts conditioning and technique training. Unlike traditional grappling dummies, which do not stand upright independently, the multi position freestanding training bag may stand upright for a wide range of standing take-down drills, including double-leg takedowns, hip toss, leg sweeps, and throws.

[0021] The multi position freestanding training bag may be used for multiple disciplines, including boxing, mixed marital arts, wrestling, jujutsu, cage fitness, cardio kick boxing, etc. The multi position freestanding training bag may be used in homes, schools, or gyms, or other appropriate venues. The multi position freestanding training bag has a 95% strike zone, may be sold fully assembled, requires no installation, may be used for multiple disciplines, and provides instant gratification and convenience. The multi position freestanding training bag may be used for all standing strikes, high and low, as well as for ground work. The multi position freestanding training bag may be used as a heavy bag for a boxing workout, may provide a sparring experience, may provide dynamic strike reaction similar to a speed bag, and allows for ground work, providing a full body workout.

[0022] Whereas, the devices and methods have been described in relation to the drawings and claims, it should be understood that other and further modifications, apart from those shown or suggested herein, may be made within the scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A training bag comprising:

a bag where the bag has an elongated shape with a first end and a second end and

a base with a top and a bottom, where the bag removably attaches to the top of base at the second end of the bag, characterised in that the base has a strap attached to a side of the base, where the strap has two ends and is attached to the base at both ends, forming a loop.

2. The training bag of Claim 1 where the bag comprises a foam cylinder.

3. The training bag of Claim 1 where the bag comprises a vinyl cover.

4. The training bag of Claim 1 where the base is cylindrical and has a larger diameter than the bag and a shorter height than the bag.

5. The training bag of Claim 1 where the base is pre-filled with sand.

6. The training bag of Claim 5 where the amount of sand in the base is adjustable.

7. The training bag of Claim 5 where the bottom of the base is capable of deforming during use due to the sand in the base.

8. The training bag of Claim 1 where the bottom of the base is flat.

9. The training bag of Claim 1, where the strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle and is attached to the base at both ends and at the middle, forming a first loop between the first end and the middle and a second loop between the second end and the middle.

10. The training bag of Claim 9 where the middle of the strap is attached to the base at a higher level than the first end or the second end, such that the first loop angles downward from the middle to the first end and the second loop angles downward from the middle to the second end.

11. The training bag of Claim 1 where the bag attaches to the base via grommets and lacing.

12. The training bag of Claim 1 where the bag attaches to the base via hook and loop material.

13. The training bag of Claim 12 further comprises a ring of hook material extending upward from the base such that the bag fits within the ring, where the ring has hooks projecting radially outwardly therefrom.

14. The training bag of Claim 13 further comprising a ring of loop material extending downwardly from the bag near the second end of the bag such that the ring of loop material covers the ring of hook material of the base when the bag is in place within the ring of hook material of the base, where the ring of hoop material has loops projecting radially inwardly therefrom such that the loops of the ring of loop material of the bag may engage with the hooks of the ring of hook material of the base to removably attach the bag to the base.

15. The training bag of Claim 14 where the bag comprises a cover and where the ring of loop material is attached to the cover.

16. The training bag of Claim 14 where the ring of loop material of the bag has hooks projecting radially outwardly therefrom, the training bag further comprising a plurality of tabs of loop material extending upward from the base adjacent the ring of hook material, where the tabs have loops projecting radially inwardly therefrom, such that the tabs may engage the hooks of the ring of loop material of the bag when the ring of loop material of the bag is in place engaged with the rings of hook material of the base.

17. The training bag of Claim 16 further comprising a flap extending downwardly from the bag adjacent the ring of loop material of the bag such that the flap covers the plurality of tabs of the base, the ring of loop material of the bag, and the ring of hook material of the base when the bag is in place removably attached to the base.

Ansprüche

1. Trainingssack, der Folgendes aufweist:

einen Sack, wobei der Sack eine längliche Form mit einem ersten Ende und einem zweiten Ende hat, und

eine Basis mit einem oberen Teil und einem unteren Teil, wobei der Sack am zweiten Ende des Sacks abnehmbar am oberen Teil der Basis angebracht ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basis einen an einer Seite der Basis angebrachten Riemen hat, wobei der Riemen zwei Enden hat und an beiden Enden an der Basis angebracht ist, so dass er eine Schlaufe bildet.

2. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Sack einen Schaumstoffzylinder aufweist.

3. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Sack einen Vinylbezug aufweist.

4. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Basis zylindrisch ist und einen größeren Durchmesser als der Sack und eine kürzere Höhe als der Sack hat.

5. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Basis mit Sand vorgefüllt ist.

6. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 5, wobei die Sandmenge in der Basis regulierbar ist.

7. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 5, wobei der untere Teil der Basis sich während des Gebrauchs aufgrund des Sands in der Basis verformen kann.

8. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei der untere Teil der Basis flach ist.

9. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Riemen ein erstes Ende, ein zweites Ende und eine Mitte hat und an beiden Enden und an der Mitte an der Basis angebracht ist, so dass zwischen dem ersten Ende und der Mitte eine erste Schlaufe gebildet wird und zwischen dem zweiten Ende und der Mitte eine zweite Schlaufe gebildet wird.

10. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 9, wobei die Mitte des Bands auf einer höheren Höhe als das erste Ende oder das zweite Ende an der Basis angebracht ist, so dass die erste Schlaufe von der Mitte nach unten zum ersten Ende abgewinkelt ist und die zweite Schlaufe von der Mitte nach unten zum zweiten Ende abgewinkelt ist.

11. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Sack über Ösen und Verschnürung an der Basis angebracht ist.

12. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Sack über Haken- und Schlaufenmaterial an der Basis angebracht ist.

13. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 12, der ferner einen Ring aus Hakenmaterial aufweist, der sich von der Basis nach oben erstreckt, so dass der Sack in dem Ring sitzt, wobei der Ring davon radial nach außen vorstehende Haken hat.

14. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 13, der ferner einen Ring aus Schlaufenmaterial aufweist, der sich von dem Sack nahe dem zweiten Ende des Sacks so nach unten erstreckt, dass der Ring aus Schlaufenmaterial den Ring aus Hakenmaterial der Basis bedeckt, wenn der Sack in den Ring aus Hakenmaterial der Basis eingesetzt ist, wobei der Ring aus Hakenmaterial davon radial nach innen vorstehende Schlaufen hat, so dass die Schlaufen des Rings aus Schlaufenmaterial des Sacks mit den Haken des Rings aus Hakenmaterial der Basis in Eingriff kommen können, um den Sack abnehmbar an der Basis anzubringen.

15. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 14, wobei der Sack einen Bezug aufweist und wobei der Ring aus Schlaufenmaterial an dem Bezug angebracht ist.

16. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 14, wobei der Ring aus Schlaufenmaterial des Sacks davon radial nach außen vorstehende Haken hat, wobei der Trainingssack ferner mehrere Stücke aus Schlaufenmaterial aufweist, die sich an den Ring aus Hakenmaterial angrenzend von der Basis nach oben erstrecken, wobei die Stücke davon radial nach innen vorstehende Schlaufen haben, so dass die Stücke mit den Haken des Rings aus Schlaufenmaterial des Sacks in Eingriff kommen können, wenn der Ring aus Schlaufenmaterial des Sacks mit den Ringen aus Hakenmaterial der Basis in Eingriff aufgesetzt ist.

17. Trainingssack nach Anspruch 16, der ferner eine Patte aufweist, die sich an den Ring aus Schlaufenmaterial des Sacks angrenzend so von dem Sack nach unten erstreckt, dass die Patte die mehreren Stücke der Basis, den Ring aus Schlaufenmaterial des Sacks und den Ring aus Hakenmaterial der Basis bedeckt, wenn der Sack abnehmbar an der Basis angebracht aufgesetzt ist.

Revendications

1. Sac d'entraînement comprenant :

un sac où le sac a une forme allongée avec une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité et

une base avec un haut et un bas, où le sac est fixé de façon amovible au haut de la base au niveau de la seconde extrémité du sac, caractérisé en ce que la base présente une sangle fixée à un côté de la base, où la sangle présente deux extrémités et est fixée à la base aux deux extrémités, en formant une boucle.

2. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1, où le sac comprend un cylindre en mousse.

3. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1 où le sac comprend une enveloppe de vinyle.

4. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1 où la base est cylindrique et présente un diamètre plus grand que le sac et une hauteur plus courte que le sac.

5. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1 où la base est préremplie de sable.

6. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 5 où la quantité de sable dans la base est ajustable.

7. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 5 où le bas de la base est apte à se déformer durant l'utilisation en raison du sable contenu dans la base.

8. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1 où le bas de la base est plat.

9. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1 où la sangle présente une première extrémité, une seconde extrémité et un milieu et est fixée à la base aux deux extrémités et au milieu, en formant une première boucle entre la première extrémité et le milieu et une seconde boucle entre la seconde extrémité et le milieu.

10. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 9 où le milieu de la sangle est fixé à la base à un niveau plus haut que la première extrémité ou la seconde extrémité, de sorte que la première boucle coude vers le bas à partir du milieu jusqu'à la première extrémité et la seconde boucle coude vers le bas à partir du milieu jusqu'à la seconde extrémité.

11. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1 où le sac est fixé à la base au moyen de passe-fils et de lacets.

12. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 1 où le sac est fixé à la base par une matière de fixation auto-agrippante.

13. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 12 comprenant en outre un anneau de matière à crochets qui s'étend vers le haut à partir de la base de sorte à ce que le sac tienne à l'intérieur de l'anneau, où l'anneau présente des crochets faisant saillie radialement vers l'extérieur de celui-ci.

14. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 13 comprenant en outre un anneau de matière à crochets s'étendant vers le bas à partir du sac à proximité de la seconde extrémité du sac de sorte que l'anneau de matière à boucles couvre l'anneau de matière à crochets de la base lorsque le sac est en place à l'intérieur de l'anneau de matière à crochets de la base, où le sac est en place à l'intérieur de l'anneau de matière à crochets de la base, où l'anneau de matière à boucles présente des boucles faisant saillie radialement vers l'intérieur de celui-ci de sorte que les boucles de l'anneau de matière à boucles du sac puissent s'engager avec les crochets de l'anneau de matière à crochets de la base pour fixer de façon amovible le sac à la base.

15. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 14 où le sac comprend un couvercle et où l'anneau de matière à boucles est fixé au couvercle.

16. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 14 où l'anneau de matière à boucles du sac présente des crochets faisant saillie radialement vers l'extérieur de celui-ci, le sac d'entraînement comprenant en outre une pluralité d'ergots de matière à boucles s'étendant vers le haut à partir de la base adjacente à l'anneau de matière à crochets, où les ergots présentent des boucles faisant saillie radialement à partir de ceux-ci, de sorte que les ergots puissent s'engager dans les crochets de l'anneau de matière à boucles du sac lorsque l'anneau de matière à boucles du sac est en place en position engagée dans les anneaux de matière à crochets de la base.

17. Sac d'entraînement de la Revendication 16 comprenant en outre un rabat s'étendant vers le bas à partir du sac adjacent à l'anneau de matière à boucles du sac de sorte que le rabat couvre la pluralité d'ergots de la base, l'anneau de matière à boucles du sac et l'anneau de matière à boucles de la base lorsque le sac est en place de façon amovible fixé la base.

Drawing