IP Library Granted Patent US 8,894,552
Granted Patent B2
US 8,894,552 · App. 13/247,675 · Granted Nov 25, 2014

Strap for adapting a heavy bag to model real-life situations for training

Inventors: Matt Peter Wilson (Windham, NH); Bryan Paul Wilson (Windham, NH)
A63B69/004A63B69/20A63B2209/10
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,894,552
App. No.
13/247,675
Granted
Nov 25, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

An attachment for a heavy bag to use while practicing power striking techniques in ground fighting. The attachment may be used on a bag that is hanging, resting on a free-standing base, or on a bag that has been removed from the hanger or base.

Claims (26)

1. A device comprising:

a suspended heavy bag for enabling a person to practice punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing the heavy bag;

at least two belts being disposed parallel to one another, said belts being adapted for encompassing an outer surface of the suspended heavy bag; each belt comprising:

a first end and a second end;

a fitting at the first end; and

a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners at the second end;

at least two straps, each strap having a first strap end and a second strap end;

wherein the first strap end of each strap is attached to the first belt;

wherein the second strap end of each strap is attached to the second belt;

at least two handles securely stitched to at least one of the at least two belts and;

wherein the at least two straps enable the person to exert a force to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two handles is perpendicular to the at least two belts.

3. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two handles enables the person to exert a force thereon to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.

4. A device comprising:

a heavy bag for enabling a person to practice punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing the heavy bag;

at least two belts being disposed parallel to one another, said belts being adapted for encompassing an outer surface of the heavy bag; each belt comprising:

a first end and a second end;

a fitting at the first end; and

a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners at the second end;

at least two straps, each strap having a first strap end and a second strap end;

wherein the first strap end of each strap is attached to the first belt;

wherein the second strap end of each strap is attached to the second belt;

at least two handles securely stitched to at least one of the at least two belts and;

wherein the at least two straps enable the person to exert a force to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.

5. The device of claim 4 , wherein each of the at least two handles is perpendicular to the at least two belts.

6. The device of claim 4 , wherein each of the at least two handles enables the person to exert a force thereon to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.

Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61469956 · Mar 31, 2011
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